Tannenbaum, Fred
“I highly recommend Fred. Over the years Fred has guided us through numerous negotiations. He’s a good friend to us and has our utmost confidence.” Board Chair of a technology company“We think the world of Fred. He's been instrumental to our success.” Managing Partner of a global real estate investment firm“I cannot adequately express my appreciation for all of [Fred’s] support, guidance and friendship [he has] shown over the years…I am constantly amazed by [his] intellect, humor and plain common sense.” Founder and CEO of competitive local exchange carrier“He does a great job. I cannot expect a better outcome.” Founder of leading private equity fund“[Fred] amazes me with his creativity – I think his new nickname should be the innovator given these innovative solutions.” Founder of a private equity fund“You have handled this transaction and all of the fun nuances as we hoped you would. You were the perfect choice for us.” Principal at a private equity real estate investment company“We want to thank you for all your insight, counsel, tireless efforts and responsiveness over the past four years. It has been an adventure. You have been terrific to work with and we appreciate all that you have done.” Consulting and construction management firm“Thank you, and your firm, for a job well done. You have worked very diligently and have done a fantastic job. It’s really something special to be able to rely on people of your caliber especially when a transaction is as important as this one. We’ve relied on your expertise, but more importantly we trusted your friendship. Working with you is fin – you’re amazing souls, with good-natured and witty personalities.” President and CEO of a tech company“Fred is a brilliant lawyer and investor who has his own entrepreneurial streak, shown by creating business groups traveling to Israel and meeting with various entrepreneurs and investors there.” Managing Partner of an executive membership company“Fred is a brilliant and practical lawyer, and I recommend him highly.” Managing Partner of a corporate development company“Fred is a master at corporate law and simplifying complex deals. Even better, he’s a closer.” Investment banker at middle market Chicago firm “Fred is a brilliant lawyer. I use him on all my deals in the States.” Partner in law firm in Munich“What a terrific lawyer. I love the guy…nothing romantic, just very refreshing to say about a lawyer.” Founder and CEO of international real estate syndicator“You can always get a good lawyer. Fred is a businessman who happens to have a law degree.” Founder and CEO of telecommunications carrier“In my mind, I view [Fred] as some crazy combination of Sean Connery, Oprah and the Energizer Bunny. I know this is weird but [Fred’s] blend of deep competence and extreme empathy and 24/7availability is unique.” CEO of alternative energy parts manufacturer“Fred is not only a great friend but one of the most brilliant and innovative minds in law I have met, and one of the most humble I had the pleasure of collaborating with.” Inventor of orthopedic surgical devices“Fred does a great job as always, with tireless efforts and great business insights.” Founder and partner in syndicator of various domestic and international investments“I work intimately with two of Fred’s clients and they each say that, not only is Fred a great lawyer and counselor, but that he trusts Fred with his life! That’ pretty amazing.” Senior wealth counselor at major worldwide firm“Wow, Fred's amazing. I am going to use him for everything I can use him for.” Founder and CEO of a national coaching company“We were really impressed with your contributions on our deal.” Head Managing Director of an oil and gas private equity fund“Fred has worked as outside counsel for three of my companies and is a great business lawyer. Practical, fast, thoughtful.” Founder and CEO of an e-commerce telemedicine company“Fred is not only the best lawyer that I have ever met but also, and more important, a very good friend.”A leading corporate lawyer in Lisbon“We would have never gotten to the finish line without you – thanks!” Head of merger and acquisitions for a leading national communications tower company “Your original advice to stay out of the litigation could not have been better.At the end of the day, there really wasn’t much there, and we save a tremendous amount of time and money staying on the sidelines. I could not be more thankful or appreciate anymore.” Founder & CEO, one of nation's top senior housing and healthcare capital providers"Fred is also my lawyer – one of the brightest corporate experts you’ll ever meet. My experience with a lot of M&A and corporate lawyers is – great on the law, not much practical business savvy and certainly not strategic to the deal. Fred is the rare combination of smart, strategic – and kind. Just a mensch." Founder and CEO of a global interim executive placing company
