LAWYER PROFILE

Michael Barker

USA 2026

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Real Estate: Finance

New York

10 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Michael Barker, a real estate partner, has a broad range of experience in mortgage, mezzanine, construction and other financings, development and construction projects, domestic and foreign acquisitions, joint ventures and other real estate investment transactions involving commercial, residential, retail and hospitality properties. His diverse client list includes lenders, developers, owners and institutional investors.

Career

Mr. Barker joined the Firm in 2006 and became a partner in 2008. He is chair of Fried Frank's Diversity Committee.

Personal

The College of Law, JD, 1991; University of Sussex, BA, 1990

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Real Estate: Finance - New York

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Michael Barker regularly acts as lender's counsel to investors on a range of complex transactional matters. He offers substantial expertise in acquisitions and dispositions and complex financings, among other things.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Michael is a smart guy who is very deal-oriented and he is a good problem-solver.
Real Estate: FinanceChambers Guide to the USA
Michael is a pleasure to work with and talk to.
Real Estate: FinanceChambers Guide to the USA
Michael has great market knowledge.
Real Estate: FinanceChambers Guide to the USA