ArentFox Schiff is highly regarded for its real estate capabilities, particularly in representing major clients in complex national and international property transactions and financing. The firm’s real estate practice group brings extensive experience in advising capital providers, developers, owners, lenders, and REITs in a broad range of transactions, including financing, joint ventures, leasing, development, acquisitions, and dispositions in both single and multi-asset portfolios. The practice group has expertise in all real estate asset classes and is specifically regarded for its strong presence in Washington DC, New York, and California. Based in the firm’s Washington DC office, Thomas Castiello serves as the firm’s real estate practice group leader, supporting the firm’s commercial real estate practice while also having specific expertise in helping public charter schools in their real estate requirements. Castiello is supported by David Martin and Kimberly Wachen, both also based in the firm’s Washington DC office. Martin is particularly recognized for his finance practice, while Wachen acts as the co-chair of the firms hospitality industry group.
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Key clients
- DLC Management Corporation
- Fannie Mae
- Harbert South Bay Partners
- SBLP Senior Living Fund I, LP
Work highlights
Advised DLC Management Corporation in the acquisition and related financing of a portfolio of nine shopping centers located in California and Washington.
Advised Harbert South Bay Partners, LLC in its role as developer and asset manager of the James senior living community in Irvine.
Advised SBLP Senior Living Fund I, LP in the refinancing of two senior living communities in Pennsylvania and California.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Thomas Castiello
Other key lawyers
David Martin; Kimberly Wachen