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ArentFox Schiff LLP

Real Estate

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ArentFox Schiff LLP

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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.

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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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  • ArenFox Schiff represented SBLP Senior Living Fund, a private equity fund focused exclusively on senior living, in the refinancing of two senior living communities.

Strengths

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  • ArentFox Schiff is able to resolve very complex issues on time and under budget.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Kimberly Wachen
    Kimberly Wachen

    Kimberly Wachen

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

    • An outstanding real estate and leasing lawyer with sound judgement.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
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  • Thomas Castiello
    Thomas Castiello

    Thomas Castiello

    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 an excellent lawyer. He's a tough negotiator who is smart and understands the issues.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
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  • David M. Martin
    David M. Martin

    David M. Martin

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

    • David is an experienced, dedicated and responsive attorney who understands our business.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
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  • Kenneth Jacob
    Kenneth Jacob

    Kenneth Jacob

    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.

    • Ken is extremely knowledgeable.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
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