David J. Arbus

David J. Arbus

Real Estate Law
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About David

Dave Arbus is a real estate associate in the Washington, D.C., office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Dave represents clients in a wide range of commercial real estate matters and joint ventures, including the acquisition, disposition, development, and financing of real estate. He advises private equity firms, public companies, public and private REITs, sponsors and operators.

Dave Arbus is a real estate associate in the Washington, D.C., office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Dave represents clients in a wide range of commercial real estate matters and joint ventures, including the acquisition, disposition, development, and financing of real estate. He advises private equity firms, public companies, public and private REITs, sponsors and operators.

Dave Arbus is a real estate associate in the Washington, D.C., office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Dave represents clients in a wide range of commercial real estate matters and joint ventures, including the acquisition, disposition, development, and financing of real estate. He advises private equity firms, public companies, public and private REITs, sponsors and operators.

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Yuki Nakamura

Jan 04, 2026

Exceptional Communication and Responsiveness Throughout Our Deal

I worked with Dave Arbus on a complex commercial property acquisition in D.C., and his communication was outstanding. He consistently responded to emails within hours, even on weekends, and explained...

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Omar Hassan

Jan 04, 2026

Deep Expertise in Real Estate Joint Ventures Saved Our Project

Dave's knowledge of commercial real estate law is truly impressive. Our firm engaged him for structuring a multi-party joint venture to develop a mixed-use property. He navigated intricate partnership...

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Anastasia Kowalski

Jan 04, 2026

Secured a Favorable Settlement in a Contentious Disposition Dispute

Facing a difficult dispute during the sale of our office building, Dave Arbus achieved an excellent settlement that exceeded our expectations. The buyer attempted to renegotiate terms after due dilige...

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Lakshmi Patel

Jan 04, 2026

Compassionate Guidance During a Stressful Financing Process

As a first-time sponsor seeking financing for a development project, I felt overwhelmed by the legal complexities. Dave showed genuine understanding and patience throughout the process. He took time t...

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Henrik Johansson

Jan 04, 2026

Utmost Professionalism in a High-Stakes Acquisition Transaction

Dave Arbus represented our private equity firm in acquiring a portfolio of retail properties, demonstrating exceptional professionalism. From initial due diligence to closing, he maintained meticulous...