Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP fields a large practice, with a deep bench experienced in all aspects of commercial real estate law. The group works hand-in-hand with a wide range of clients, including many industry leaders, handling all facets of real estate transactions to help develop major city skylines. The team has experience advising across multiple asset classes, including office and mixed-use developments, multifamily housing, and residential and retail projects. The leadership team is based in the firm’s New York office, with department chair Jonathan Mechanic routinely advising developers, owners, investors, and lenders on all aspects of their real estate transactions. Deputy co-chairs Michael Werner and Laurinda Martins are also in New York with expertise in construction financings, developments, debt restructurings, and large-scale acquisitions and joint ventures respectively, while Alexander Sutherland represents developers, lenders, owners, and institutional investors in a variety of commercial real estate transactions. Valerie Kelly, who is based in the Washington office, regularly represents prominent private and public commercial real estate investors and developers. In New York, Robert Sorin is a key contact.
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- 'They are focused, motivated, and hungry to get the best deal but also manage time/money. Each is a pleasure to deal with. Michael Werner is always someone I can rely on to help in any situation.'
- 'Superior real estate transaction expertise.'
Key clients
- Atlas Capital Group, LLC
- Blackstone Real Estate Advisors
Work highlights
Acted as counsel to Blackstone Inc. in connection with its agreement to expand and extend its global headquarters lease 345 Park Avenue, which is owned by Rudin Management.
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Practice head
Jonathan Mechanic; Laurinda Martins; Michael Werner
Other key lawyers
Franz Rassman; Alexander Sutherland; Valerie Kelly; Robert Sorin