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Allen Matkins is best known for representing clients in the real estate industry and clients for whom real estate is an important part of their business success. Specific work includes purchase and sale, joint ventures, capital markets, commercial finance, environmental, land use, construction, tax, and real estate litigation.

Key clients include: Global real estate managers, REITs, private equity companies, financial institutions, life insurance companies and Fortune 100 technology companies. For example, the firm is real estate counsel for 56% of the largest global real estate managers and 80% of the largest global private equity companies. (based on lists produced by Institutional Real Estate, Inc. and Private Equity Real Estate, respectively). 

Key types of work: Known for complex acquisitions/dispositions, joint ventures, financing, leasing and development in the office, industrial, retail and multifamily sectors. 

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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use - California

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What the Team is Known For

Allen Matkins maintains a strong reputation across the state of California for its deep real estate expertise. Particularly noted for its strength in highly sophisticated leases, acquisitions and dispositions. Recognized in the market for representing developers, the firm has additional expertise in related areas, including joint venture transactions, land use approvals and commercial finance and tax issues.

Work Highlights

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  • Allen Matkins represented TMG Partners in the sale of an office tower in Oakland, California for $892 million.

Strengths

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"Allen Matkins is a great team, highly respected and responsive."

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"The team does a great job simplifying complicated legal issues so business people can make the most informed decision."

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"Allen Matkins has a deep bench and they are always able to respond when we need them."

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Notable Practitioners

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Anton N Natsis
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Anton N Natsis
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Band 1
Chair of the firm's real estate department Anton Natsis is highly sought after to represent clients in leases, purchases and sales, and joint ventures. He offers particular expertise in acting for real estate investors, private equity firms and REITs.
"Anton has a lot of great clients and does great things. He is a terrific lawyer."
"He is a top notch lawyer."
"He has a strong reputation, especially in leasing."
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Dean Pappas
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Dean Pappas
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Band 1
Dean Pappas is highly sought after for his experience handling acquisitions and joint ventures relating to mixed-use development and residential projects. His clients include real estate developers, investors and private equity organizations.
"Dean is super strong on complex matters."
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Jeffrey Chine
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Jeffrey Chine
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Band 2
Jeffrey Chine represents clients in contentious land use matters and provides guidance on entitlement proceedings. He is well versed in the handling of environmental-related litigation in both state and federal courts.
"Jeffrey is terrific and a go-to guy for land use matters."
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Gary McKitterick
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Gary McKitterick
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Band 4
Gary McKitterick is well regarded for his counseling of clients such as developers and technology companies on a broad range of real estate matters, including acquisitions, lease transactions and design and construction agreements.
"Gary always 'sees the whole field' and helps us to understand risks and how to navigate them."
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Jennifer Sung
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Jennifer Sung
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Jennifer Sung is recognized for her work advising clients including institutional investors, REITs and developers in relation to complex real estate transactions.
"Jennifer is very responsive."
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John Tipton
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John Tipton
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Band 4
John Tipton is regularly called upon to advise investors and landowners on a wide range of transactional matters, including acquisitions and leases.
"John is efficient and has a range of expertise."
"He is a terrific attorney and a highly attentive, trusted advisor."
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David Stone
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David Stone
5
Band 5
David Stone is a well-regarded lawyer who advises clients such as investors, asset managers and developers on a range of commercial real estate transactions.
"David consistently delivers exceptional results in everything he touches."
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Marc D Young
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Marc D Young
5
Band 5
Marc Young has vast experience handling a broad range of real estate matters, with particular expertise in advising borrowers and lenders on financing transactions.
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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
Jeffrey Chine
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Jeffrey Chine
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Anton N Natsis
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Anton N Natsis
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Band 1
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Dean Pappas
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Dean Pappas
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Band 1
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Gary McKitterick
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Gary McKitterick
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Band 4
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Jennifer Sung
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Jennifer Sung
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Band 4
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John Tipton
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John Tipton
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David Stone
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David Stone
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Marc D Young
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Marc D Young
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Band 5
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