Real Estate
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 1
Contact number
+1 202 942 5000Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Arnold & Porter represented the Washington Housing Conservancy in the purchase of the Loree Grand apartment community, a 212-unit complex located at 250 K Street, NE, Washington, DC.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The A&P team is a trusted and reliable adviser for our complex real estate financing transactions. They have continually demonstrated their superior competence and capability in tackling complex matters."
"Arnold & Porter brings deep knowledge of real estate and tax matters to our transactions."
"The team at Arnold & Porter demonstrates a superior grasp of the nuances and technical aspects of our business."
"The A&P team is a trusted and reliable adviser for our complex real estate financing transactions. They have continually demonstrated their superior competence and capability in tackling complex matters."
"Arnold & Porter brings deep knowledge of real estate and tax matters to our transactions."
"The team at Arnold & Porter demonstrates a superior grasp of the nuances and technical aspects of our business."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Goodwin's esteemed practice sees him regularly handle real estate acquisitions, developments and leases for a range of prominent clients.
"Michael is a leading authority on ground lease structures and real estate financing."
"Michael is the best real estate transactional attorney that I have worked with in my career. He is levelheaded, business-oriented, deeply knowledgeable and very shrewd."
"Michael is a key partner to our firm, understanding our business and guiding us through legal challenges and opportunities."
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 understands the legal and business issues at a high level. She is proactive, consultative, responsive and a pleasure to work with."
"Amy brings significant comfort to us as we execute on time-sensitive real estate transactions."
"Amy is an extremely competent lawyer and also has the important ability to balance the legal side of matters with my company's business considerations and requirements."
Carey Smith offers experience handling transactional real estate matters for joint ventures, developers and investors. He has a noted real estate tax specialty.
"Carey has an exceptional knack for problem solving. His knack for simplifying complex legal matters is a rare and invaluable skill."
"He's so smart I don't have to worry as much. He'll pull me in when he needs it, gets along with other attorneys and drafts complex concepts in a fast and succinct way."
Jennifer Perkins is widely considered a go-to adviser on complex leasing matters for both tenants and landlords.
"Jennifer is one of the best retail leasing attorneys I have worked with. She is knowledgeable, responsive and great to work with."
"A superb lawyer. I appreciate her negotiation style, both legal and business-minded."
Kenneth Schwartz has a broad transactional practice which includes the sale and acquisition of land, ground leases and financings.
"When dealing with Ken, we know we are extremely well represented. He has total command over the subject matter and is a very good negotiator."
Matthew Kirsch is well known for his expertise across the real estate space. He typically acts on behalf of real estate owners and developers.
"Matthew has the ability to navigate complex issues and tie seemingly unrelated concepts together."
"The reason I keep going back to them to do all my transactional work is because of Matthew."
Ranked Lawyers at
Arnold & Porter
District of Columbia