Frederick R. Ruehr (Rühr), J.D., Ll.M. Email & Phone Number

United States

Currently providing legal counsel to Blue Polymers, LLC, a joint venture between Republic Services, Inc. and Ravago, for the development of a network of facilities dedicated to producing 100% post-consumer recycled products. This involves navigating complex legal landscapes and facilitating collaboration between industry leaders. Advise on legal strategies to support the joint venture's goals, aligning legal considerations with business objectives for sustainable and commercially viable outcomes. Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality while collaborating with key stakeholders to navigate complex legal issues and achieve successful project outcomes. Draft and negotiate MOUs, NDAs, SaaS agreements, international equipment purchase agreements, and construction contracts for four new recycled plastic production facilities, ensuring compliance with international regulations and mitigating associated risks.

Provided mission critical support through LMI's Infrastructure, Energy & Environment group to DHS U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in the areas of capital program guidance, real estate acquisition and leasing, remote video surveillance infrastructure development, and funding and budget preparation. Managed the lease procurement processes in accordance with the General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Regulations authorized under GSA Delegation of Authority. Solicited and reviewed proposals for “fair and reasonable” leasing of tactical surveillance and communications tower sites. Prepared cost market analysis of real property rental evaluations supporting fair and reasonable leasing rates. Initiated and coordinated environmental review of each leasing action in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

Delivered customer focused legal support to the largest residential real estate brokerage in the United States with $28.6 billion in sales in 2018. Responsibilities included litigation management and regulatory compliance. Ensured regulatory compliance with federal and state laws pertaining to real estate brokerage offices. Advised brokers and agents regarding legal issues pertaining to real estate transactions. Aligned business and leasing strategies for all business units. Managed the company's entire 3M s.f. commercial and retail real estate portfolio. Evaluated sites, market conditions, comparables, and financials. Negotiated letters of intent, facilitated the acquisition and disposition of properties, and drafted leases, amendments, assignments, SNDAs, estoppels, construction contracts, and related documents. Worked collaboratively with the Accounting, Construction, Property Management, and Risk Management departments. Established and maintained industry relationships.

Provided a wide range of legal services, including business and tax planning, entity formation, investment due diligence, dispute resolution and litigation. Structured, drafted, and negotiated a variety of commercial transactions, including operating agreements, joint venture and partnership agreements, purchase and sale agreements, commercial, retail, and telecom leases, licenses, construction contracts, consulting, employment, and vendor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and estate planning documents. Assisted InSite Wireless Group, LLC in its recapitalization efforts, securing a $280M equity investment from Macquarie Infrastructure Partners. Managed commercial construction projects for Mastri Construction, LLC for clients including Buchanan Partners, Electronic Warfare Associates, Paramount Builders, Inc., and Prince William County, Virginia.

Reston, Va, Us

Sole East Coast Counsel for a leading technical services company, offering a broad range of expertise in defense modernization, intelligence, homeland security, logistics and product support, health and life sciences, space and earth sciences and global commercial services. Responsible for the organization’s National Capitol, Northeast United States, and Canadian real estate portfolios consisting of approximately 12 million square feet of owned and leased facilities with an operating budget in excess of $145M. Duties included strategic planning, government contracting, mergers and acquisition due diligence, portfolio asset management, site selection of office, lab, warehouse, manufacturing, and SCIF space, broker management, commercial lease negotiation and administration, space planning, and landlord-tenant dispute resolution. Provided legal counsel to the organization’s various business units in response to Federal Government RFPs.Additional Experience in the Retail, Housing, Telecommunications, and Trucking Industries.

Master Of Laws (Ll.M.), Taxation & Certificate In Estate Planning

Executive Certificate In Financial Planning, Financial Planning

B.A., German

Juris Doctor, International & Comparative Law

Summer Program, International & Comparative Law

Summer Program, International & Comparative Law