ArentFox Schiff is regularly engaged by a variety of clients, spanning lenders, developers, borrowers, and investors involved in major real estate projects on a nationwide basis. With a large team based in the financial center, the New York real estate team is at the forefront of the intersection between real estate and finance, representing banks, insurance companies, and private debt funds. The team is led by Thomas Castiello, based in the Washington DC office, who acts as the chair of the firm’s national practice, working on transactions that focus on both developers and institutional equity players. Also supporting from the Washington DC office are Kimberly Wachen and Kenneth Jacob, with expertise in the hospitality sector and the senior living and retail sectors respectively.
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Testimonials
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- 'The firm has strong leasing and construction practices. This enables them to provide full service for our real state needs.'
- 'Ken Jacob is an exceptional attorney both from a technical expertise standpoint and in managing complex negotiations.'
- 'The AFS team is extremely knowledgeable about all things RE, JV, and financing matters. They have my full trust and have protected us well while also understanding the business side of our transactions.'
- 'Kimberly Wachen has a strong grounding in market terms for clients like us. She is excellent at negotiating suitable outcomes.'
Key clients
- DSC Partners
- Blackstone/Longview Senior Housing
Work highlights
Advised DSC Partners on the financing of a portfolio of industrial and office properties located in Lanham, MD.
Advised Blackstone/Longview Senior Housing on multiple sales of senior living facilities, including the sale of Serento Casa in Los Angeles, CA, and Serento Rosa in Orange County, CA, each a continuing care retirement community.
Lawyers
Practice head
Thomas Castiello
Other key lawyers
Kenneth Jacob; Kimberly Wachen