Arnold & Porter, Real Estate | Chambers USA Profile

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Real Estate - District of Columbia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Arnold & Porter is a strong choice for sophisticated developments, acquisitions and commercial leases. It is capable of handling all property classes, with a particular focus on office buildings and commercial headquarters. The team maintains particular strength in debt and equity financing of real estate and is also noted for its adroit counsel on real estate transactions involving federal government interests. The firm often advises on development transactions for nonprofits, colleges and universities.

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Work Highlights

Arnold & Porter represented CoreSite in the acquisition of the Denver Gas and Electric Building, carrier hotel and meet-me room facility in downtown Denver, Colorado.

Strengths

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They offer practical, actionable legal advice.

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The Arnold & Porter team is capable of handling the most complex commercial real estate assignments in an efficient and effective manner.

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They offer practical, actionable legal advice.

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The Arnold & Porter team is capable of handling the most complex commercial real estate assignments in an efficient and effective manner.

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael Goodwin

Senior Statespeople

Michael Goodwin's esteemed practice sees him regularly handle real estate acquisitions, developments and leases for a range of prominent clients.

Michael has a unique ability to simplify even the most complex matters and distil them down to a few key points.

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Amy B Rifkind

Band 1

Amy Rifkind has experience in the acquisition, sale and leasing of office properties, and offers notable experience handling matters relating to government real estate.

Amy is extremely skilled, responsive and creative.

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Carey W Smith

Band 3

Carey Smith offers experience handling transactional real estate matters for joint ventures, developers and investors. He has a noted real estate tax specialty.

Carey is an amazing lawyer, combining a steel trap mind with an unflappable demeanor and expertise in both real estate and tax.

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Jennifer Perkins

Band 3

Jennifer Perkins is widely considered a go-to adviser on complex leasing matters for both tenants and landlords.

Jennifer is terrific.

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Kenneth Schwartz

Band 3

Kenneth Schwartz has a broad transactional practice which includes the sale and acquisition of land, ground leases and financings.

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Jon Boswell

Band 4

Jon Boswell enjoys a growing reputation for his expertise in real estate transactions. He expertly advises clients on acquisitions, financing and restructuring matters.

Jon is very talented and very good at communication

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