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Allen Matkins

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

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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

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Allen Matkins maintains a strong reputation across the state of California for its deep real estate expertise. The firm is 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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Allen Matkins advised Prometheus Real Estate Group in the joint venture recapitalization of four multifamily projects located in Northern California with a combined value of $1.151 billion.

Strengths

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  • The firm provides outstanding service but also bring a great commercial perspective on the market.

    Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Anton N Natsis
    Anton N Natsis

    Anton N Natsis

    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.

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  • Dean Pappas
    Dean Pappas

    Dean Pappas

    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 a very talented attorney and also keenly focused on meeting his clients' needs and expectations.

      Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
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  • Jeffrey Chine
    Jeffrey Chine

    Jeffrey Chine

    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.

    • Jeff is a key partner for us in complicated matters.

      Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
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  • Jennifer Sung
    Jennifer Sung

    Jennifer Sung

    Jennifer Sung is recognized for her work advising clients including institutional investors, REITs and developers in relation to complex real estate transactions.

    • She is thoughtful and practical in her approach and highly tuned into her client's needs.

      Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
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  • Gary McKitterick
    Gary McKitterick

    Gary McKitterick

    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.

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  • John Tipton
    John Tipton

    John Tipton

    John Tipton is regularly called upon to advise investors and landowners on a wide range of transactional matters, including acquisitions and leases.
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  • David Stone
    David Stone

    David Stone

    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.
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  • Marc D Young
    Marc D Young

    Marc D Young

    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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