Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP, Real Estate

About

Provided by Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP

Coblentz has built a reputation as the ‘go-to’ firm in California for both high-profile projects as well as nuts-and-bolts real estate counsel. The firm’s real estate practice is second to none, guiding clients through the complex land use approval process, as well as leasing, financing, joint ventures, conservation, and purchases and sales. The firm’s deepest roots are in real estate law, and the individual attorneys in the practice are the most skilled, experienced, and innovative in the field. The firm represents top-tier industry and community leaders who have shaped the Bay Area, including the San Francisco Giants’ Oracle Park, the San Francisco 49ers’ Levi’s Stadium, Uber Technologies, the California Academy of Sciences, the Exploratorium, and Sutter Health/CPMC, as well as The Carlyle Group, LendLease, and Brookfield Properties, among others.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - California: Northern

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP has a prominent real estate practice offering particular strength in obtaining land use, zoning and environmental approvals for development projects. With an especially strong presence in the Bay Area, the firm counts notable healthcare, technology and real estate investment companies among its clients. It is recommended for sales and purchases, leases, financings and joint ventures.

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Work Highlights

Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP represented Lane Partners on all aspects of land use and development for a 2.8 million square foot transit-oriented office/life science project in South San Francisco.

Strengths

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"Coblentz has significant bench depth and brings the latest market information and legal strategies to the table."

Real Estate respondent
USA

"The team has the depth, skill set and bandwidth to handle extremely complex projects. The firm has always been extremely responsive, efficient and helpful in every respect."

Real Estate respondent
USA

"The team at Coblentz is very experienced, intelligent and thoughtful about their approach."

Real Estate respondent
USA

"Coblentz has significant bench depth and brings the latest market information and legal strategies to the table."

Real Estate respondent
USA

"The team has the depth, skill set and bandwidth to handle extremely complex projects. The firm has always been extremely responsive, efficient and helpful in every respect."

Real Estate respondent
USA

"The team at Coblentz is very experienced, intelligent and thoughtful about their approach."

Real Estate respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Alan C Gennis

Band 2

Alan Gennis is recognized for his significant experience handling real estate transactions, such as acquisitions and joint ventures. He also advises on entitlements and due diligence, including providing counsel on mixed-use and office development projects.

"Alan is a great real estate transactional attorney."

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Harry O'Brien

Band 3

Harry O'Brien is well respected for his handling of a wide spectrum of real estate matters, ranging from land use to transactional issues. He has significant experience advising clients on acquisitions, entitlements and CEQA compliance.

"Harry is amazing, he is an expert in his area and we enjoy working with him."

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