Christopher R. Froeb

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• Boston Business Journal

  Boston landlords are ready to fight the city on building values

  Boston partner and Affordable Housing & Real Estate practice leader Chris Froeb is quoted in this article, which discusses downtown Boston commercial real estate assessments and landlords’ willingness to apply for property tax abatements. Chris discusses the evolving sentiment among landlords and that this issue is front of mind for the firm’s clients.

  Jan 4, 2024
• New England Real Estate Journal

  Fallon joins Nixon Peabody’s real estate practice as a partner in Boston

  This article highlights the NP arrival of Boston Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Kristen Fallon. The article also quotes Boston partner and AHRE practice leader Chris Froeb and Boston Office Managing Partner Jim Vallee.

  Oct 27, 2023
• Law360

  Nixon Peabody gains threat response pro from Massachusetts DHS

  This article covers the NP arrival of Director of National Security and Resiliency Jeanne Benincasa Thorpe, noting her previous role as Massachusetts Undersecretary for Homeland Security. The article also quotes Boston Office Managing Partner Jim Vallee and Boston partner and Affordable Housing & Real Estate practice leader Chris Froeb.

  Sep 29, 2023
• Law360

  Nixon Peabody adds REIT partner

  The following article highlights Boston Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Kristen Fallon’s arrival to NP. Kristen is quoted in the Law360 article, which also quotes Boston partner and Affordable Housing & Real Estate practice leader Chris Froeb and Boston Office Managing Partner Jim Vallee.

  Sep 7, 2023
• Bloomberg Law

  Nixon Peabody adds real estate partner Kristen Fallon in Boston

  The following article highlights Boston Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Kristen Fallon’s arrival to NP. Kristen is quoted in the Law360 article, which also quotes Boston partner and Affordable Housing & Real Estate practice leader Chris Froeb and Boston Office Managing Partner Jim Vallee.

  Sep 7, 2023
• Boston Business Journal

  He’s got a hand in real estate, hockey, and film production

  Boston partner and Affordable Housing & Real Estate practice leader Chris Froeb is quoted in this article profiling Sam Slater, managing partner for NP client Tremont Asset Management LLC. Chris talks about Sam’s involvement in all aspects of a deal.

  May 16, 2023
• Connect CRE

  2022 Lawyers in Real Estate Awards

  Boston partner Chris Froeb, leader of the firm’s Affordable Housing & Real Estate practice, is profiled in this article as a recipient of the publication’s “2022 Lawyers in Real Estate Awards” for the Boston & New England region. Attorneys were selected for excelling in their practices and their contributions to the community.

  Dec 6, 2022
• Boston Business Journal

  Nixon Peabody names Jim Vallee managing partner in Boston

  This article highlights the appointment of Jim Vallee as managing partner of the firm’s Boston office, mentioning his military service and details of his time on Beacon Hill as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. The article also quotes Managing Partner and CEO Steve Zubiago and mentions former Boston office managing partner Chris Froeb, and his selection to lead the firm’s Affordable Housing & Real Estate practice.
  July 25, 2022
• Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

  Promotions

  This column features Boston partner Chris Froeb’s selection as leader of the firm’s Affordable Housing & Real Estate practice. The article mentions Chris’ previous role as Boston office managing partner.
  July 22, 2022
• New Hampshire Business Review

  Legal briefs

  This roundup of legal industry news includes the selection of Boston partner Chris Froeb to lead the firm’s nationally recognized Real Estate practice.
  July 14, 2022
• Bloomberg Law

  Wake up call

  The following article highlights the selection of Boston partner Chris Froeb to lead the firm’s nationally recognized Real Estate practice. The Law360 article also includes a quote from PFIRE department head Michael Goldman noting that Chris will build on the many successes of former PGL, Long Island Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Denise Pursley.
  July 14, 2022
• Law360

  Nixon Peabody announces new real estate practice leader

  The following article highlights the selection of Boston partner Chris Froeb to lead the firm’s nationally recognized Real Estate practice. The Law360 article also includes a quote from PFIRE department head Michael Goldman noting that Chris will build on the many successes of former PGL, Long Island Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Denise Pursley.
  July 13, 2022
• Boston Business Journal

  Here's how Massachusetts businesses are celebrating Juneteenth

  This article, highlighting how several prominent Boston-area businesses are recognizing Juneteenth, quotes Boston office managing partner Chris Froeb on the importance of the holiday and NP’ s plans to close the firm’ s offices.
  June 17, 2022
• The Boston Globe

  As labs replace offices across Greater Boston pushback is mounting from wary neighbors

  This article, focusing on the rapid growth of biotech labs in Greater Boston and the conversion of office space to labs, quotes Boston co-office managing partner Chris Froeb, of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate group, for his outlook on how officials should listen to local concern and find solutions that will avoid the risk of losing jobs to other regions.
  Oct 26, 2021
• Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

  Go To Lawyers: Commercial real estate

  This special feature highlights Boston co-office managing partner Chris Froeb, of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate group, as a “go to” commercial real estate attorney in the state.
  June 28, 2021
• NJBiz

  Joint Venture Buys Jersey City Affordable Apartment Portfolio for $127M

  This article mentions the firm for representing Hudson Valley Property Group LLC in its partnership with Nuveen Investments for the purchase of a 412-unit affordable apartment portfolio in Jersey City. The deal team included New York partner Aaron Yowell and strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen, Boston partner Chris Froeb, and Washington, D.C. partner Susanna Mitchell, all of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate group.
  Oct 22, 2020
• Affordable Housing Finance

  Hudson Valley Property Group and Nuveen Acquire New Jersey Portfolio

  This article mentions the firm for representing Hudson Valley Property Group LLC in its partnership with Nuveen Investments for the purchase of a 412-unit affordable apartment portfolio in Jersey City. The deal team included New York partner Aaron Yowell and strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen, Boston partner Chris Froeb, and Washington, D.C. partner Susanna Mitchell, all of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate group.
  Oct 21, 2020
• Real Estate Weekly

  Nuveen JV buys 400-unit affordable apartment portfolio

  This article mentions the firm for representing Hudson Valley Property Group LLC in its partnership with Nuveen Investments in the purchase of a 412-unit affordable apartment portfolio in Jersey City. The deal team included New York partner Aaron Yowell and strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen, Boston partner Chris Froeb, and Washington, D.C. partner Susanna Mitchell, all of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate group.
  Oct 13, 2020
• Law360

  Law360 names attorneys who moved up the firm ranks in Q4

  This roundup of attorneys promoted to firm management in the fourth quarter of 2019 features Boston Office Co-Managing Partners Kathleen Ceglarski Burns and Chris Froeb.
  Jan 14, 2020
• Reuters Legal

  Career Tracker

  This roundup of personnel moves in the legal industry highlights the promotions of Complex Commercial Disputes partner Kathleen Ceglarski Burns and Affordable Housing and Real Estate partner Chris Froeb to co-OMPs of the Boston office.
  Nov 12, 2019
• Boston Globe

  Developers Cool to Downtown Boston Sites the State Sees as Hot Properties

  Boston real estate partner Chris Froeb is quoted in this article for his view on why the state has struggled to sell two pieces of prime real estate in downtown Boston.
  Feb 22, 2018
• Banker & Tradesman

  Swedish investor pays $64.25M for South Boston apartment tower

  Boston real estate partner Christopher Froeb and associate Christina Ricotta are mentioned as counsel representing the buyer in the sale of a South Boston, Massachusetts apartment building.
  Dec 20, 2016
• Boston Business Journal

  Boston business leaders react to news of President-elect Donald Trump

  This article is a roundup of Boston-area business leaders’ reactions to the outcome of the U.S. presidential election. Boston Real Estate partner Chris Froeb comments on the impact the Trump administration may have on the Boston real estate community.
  Nov 9, 2016
• Banker & Tradesman

  Swedish Investor Adds To Cambridge Multifamily Portfolio

  Boston real estate partner Christopher Froeb and associate Christina Ricotta are mentioned in this article representing Akelius US LLC in its acquisition of Forest Court Apartments in Massachusetts.
  Oct 4, 2016
• Banker & Tradesman

  Swedish Investor Acquires South Boston Properties for $169M

  This coverage notes Akelius Residential AB’s purchase of two properties in South Boston. Real Estate partner Chris Froeb and Real Estate associate Christina Ricotta are noted as Akelius’ counsel.
  Oct 16, 2015
• Boston Business Journal

  People on the Move

  This coverage notes that Boston Real Estate attorney Chris Froeb has been elected to the firm's partnership.
  Feb 4, 2014