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Amy Rifkind is a member of the firm's Real Estate practice and is resident in its Washington, D.C. office.  Ms. Rifkind's experience spans all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, with a particular focus on public-private partnerships, real estate development and corporate real estate matters.  She has significant experience in the area of government real estate, including the procurement, administration, transfer and financing of GSA leases.  Her practice includes construction, term loan, and securitized financings. She also regularly handles purchases, dispositions, leases, ground leases, build-to-suits and joint ventures

Amy Rifkind is a member of the firm's Real Estate practice and is resident in its Washington, D.C. office.  Ms. Rifkind's experience spans all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, with a particular focus on public-private partnerships, real estate development and corporate real estate matters.  She has significant experience in the area of government real estate, including the procurement, administration, transfer and financing of GSA leases.  Her practice includes construction, term loan, and securitized financings. She also regularly handles purchases, dispositions, leases, ground leases, build-to-suits and joint ventures

Mindy J. Spector, Weil’s General Counsel and a partner in the Complex Commercial Litigation practice group, was honored as a Kate Stoneman Project “Trailblazer” at a reception last night. The Kate Stoneman Project recognizes women lawyers who have served as trailblazers for all women in the legal profession.

Mindy J. Spector, Weil’s General Counsel and a partner in the Complex Commercial Litigation practice group, was honored as a Kate Stoneman Project “Trailblazer” at a reception last night. The Kate Stoneman Project recognizes women lawyers who have served as trailblazers for all women in the legal profession.

Sidley partner Debra Pole is featured in the cover story of the January 2013 edition of The American Lawyer magazine. The story focuses on the representation Ms. Pole and a group of women trial lawyers provided to Baxter Healthcare Corporation in the company’s defense of 15,000 product liability claims surrounding its breast implant litigation, work that led to the lawyers becoming “household names in the products liability bar.”

Sidley partner Debra Pole is featured in the cover story of the January 2013 edition of The American Lawyer magazine. The story focuses on the representation Ms. Pole and a group of women trial lawyers provided to Baxter Healthcare Corporation in the company’s defense of 15,000 product liability claims surrounding its breast implant litigation, work that led to the lawyers becoming “household names in the products liability bar.”

Ashurst advised Aberdeen Immobilien Kapitalanlagegesellschaft mbH (Aberdeen) on its acquisition of 237 rental apartments and a nursery in Frankfurt am Main. Hochtief Solutions AG is the seller of the apartments of the Lahn'sche Höfe project in Frankfurt's Gallus quarter.

Ashurst advised Aberdeen Immobilien Kapitalanlagegesellschaft mbH (Aberdeen) on its acquisition of 237 rental apartments and a nursery in Frankfurt am Main. Hochtief Solutions AG is the seller of the apartments of the Lahn'sche Höfe project in Frankfurt's Gallus quarter.

Miriam Buhl, Pro Bono Counsel at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, received the John Mulhern Solidarity Award in recognition of her commitment to fair housing and public service at the Churches United For Fair Housing’s 10th Anniversary Awards Dinner on February 20, 2013.

Miriam Buhl, Pro Bono Counsel at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, received the John Mulhern Solidarity Award in recognition of her commitment to fair housing and public service at the Churches United For Fair Housing’s 10th Anniversary Awards Dinner on February 20, 2013.