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Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
Real Estate

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What the team is known for
Solid capabilities across a range of commercial real estate transactions. Areas of expertise include acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures and leasing. Works with landlords, tenants, borrowers and lenders, among others.
Strengths
A client says: "They have some of the brightest minds and the hardest-working people in the business. They have vast experience with complex transactions but remain relatable to their clients."
Another comments: "The firm's strengths lie in complex negotiation. They do really well negotiating with aggressive landlords and are good with government officials."
Work highlights
Represented Tishman Speyer on the leasing of Wiley's new 166,000 square foot headquarters at 2050 M Street in DC.
Notable practitioners
Franz Rassman is sought out by clients for his depth of experience in high-value real estate matters involving leases, acquisitions, sales and developments.
"A very good and very sophisticated lawyer."
"A very good and very sophisticated lawyer."
Valerie Kelly expertly handles a wide variety of real estate transactions for a client base which includes developers, investors and tenants.
"She is a great business partner and a super smart attorney. She's the go-to person for complex negotiation, and she's gives top-notch, timely, and thoughtful responses."
"She is a great business partner and a super smart attorney. She's the go-to person for complex negotiation, and she's gives top-notch, timely, and thoughtful responses."
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Real Estate
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

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801 17th St, NW
Washington, DC
District of Columbia
USA
20006

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District of Columbia
Real Estate
Franz R Rassman
Band 1Valerie Kelly
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