ArentFox Schiff LLP, Real Estate | Chambers USA Profile

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Provided by ArentFox Schiff LLP

ArentFox Schiff provides full-service legal counsel to businesses in a wide range of industries. We are recognized nationally for its work representing capital investors, developers, owners, lenders, and REITs in real estate finance, joint venture, leasing, development and acquisition and disposition matters on both an individual asset and portfolio basis, in virtually all asset classes. We combine legal skill with business acumen to tailor a transaction to each client’s specific needs.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - District of Columbia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

ArentFox Schiff LLP houses a comprehensive real estate team encompassing acquisitions, development, leasing and other aspects of portfolio management for national real estate owners and operators. The firm also offers services in tax-exempt bond financing and new market credits. The team acts for leading lenders, developers, borrowers and investors, and possesses a fine reputation for its work in both the senior living and the leisure and hospitality arenas.

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Work Highlights

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ArentFox LLP represented Harbert South Bay Partners, LLC in the $64.36 million development of a senior living facility in San Clemente, CA, including a construction financing of $39.57 million.

Strengths

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"The firm takes on complex and high-value work. They are timely, considerate and do a good job dealing with the different parties."

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"ArentFox are fantastic - client-oriented and on top of everything."

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"Excellent multidisciplinary team approach to handle complex real estate development projects involving joint venture, financing, tax structuring and securities issues."

Real Estate respondent
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"The firm takes on complex and high-value work. They are timely, considerate and do a good job dealing with the different parties."

Real Estate respondent
USA

"ArentFox are fantastic - client-oriented and on top of everything."

Real Estate respondent
USA

"Excellent multidisciplinary team approach to handle complex real estate development projects involving joint venture, financing, tax structuring and securities issues."

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USA

Notable Practitioners

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Richard Newman

Senior Statespeople

Richard Newman's respected practice primarily focuses on complex real estate financing matters.

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Thomas Castiello

Band 2

Thomas Castiello is the firm's real estate practice leader. He represents developers and investor clients in a range of real estate transactions, and offers noted expertise acting for DC charter schools.

"Thomas is a pleasure to work with. He is super responsive, very quick and efficient."

"Thomas's counsel and pragmatism have been invaluable to the growth of our success."

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David M. Martin

Band 3

David Martin represents lender and investor clients who benefit from his longstanding experience handling complex real estate transactions.

"David is true counsel - providing strategic guidance and legal expertise."

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Kimberly Wachen

Band 3

Kimberly Wachen is frequently called upon to represent clients from the hospitality and senior living sectors in a range of real estate matters.

"Kimberly is extremely knowledgeable about the space. She has a large scope and broadness in the area."

"She is very knowledgeable regarding general real estate development, financing and hospitality."

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Kenneth Jacob

Band 4

Kenneth Jacob's real estate practice regularly sees him represent clients active in the senior living and retail sectors in debt financing and transactional matters.

"Kenneth is an absolute ace on all matters related to complex real estate mortgage financing."

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Lewis Goss II

Band 4

Lewis Goss comes recommended for his expertise advising corporate clients on real estate transactions. He is well versed in acquisitions, joint ventures and financings.

"Lewis is fantastic."

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