Real Estate
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 3
Chambers Review
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP has solid capabilities across a range of commercial real estate transactions. Its areas of expertise include acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures and leasing. The team works with landlords, tenants, borrowers and lenders, among others.
Work Highlights
- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP acted as counsel to Citadel in connection with a ten-year master lease of 585,000 sq ft of office space at 350 Park Avenue, as well as a master lease of 390,000 sq ft of office space at 40 East 52nd Street.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Fried Frank manage complex matters well; they have the ability to advise us on market points, risks and agreements. They are exceptional."
"We look to the Fried Frank team for all of our transactions in the DC area that require 'next-level' attention to detail and expertise."
"When they negotiate a position in whatever arrangement we're working on, people value their input."
"Fried Frank manage complex matters well; they have the ability to advise us on market points, risks and agreements. They are exceptional."
"We look to the Fried Frank team for all of our transactions in the DC area that require 'next-level' attention to detail and expertise."
"When they negotiate a position in whatever arrangement we're working on, people value their input."
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.
"Franz is a deal maker's dream attorney."
"He is a strong lawyer with great business acumen."
Valerie Kelly expertly handles a wide variety of real estate transactions for a client base which includes developers, investors and tenants.
"Valerie is a great attorney; she is crisp, engaging and a pleasure to work with."
"Valerie has the skills to balance thoughtfulness with hard-nosed advocacy when required."
"She has a graceful demeanor in negotiating skill points and escalating conversations in a good manner."