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 2

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 Prologis in connection with the San Francisco Gateway project.

Strengths

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The team are extremely qualified to handle complex land use issues and problems.

Real Estate respondent
USA

We have found Coblentz to be extremely knowledgeable in land use matters, very responsive and great at assisting us in our strategic decision making to get projects approved in a timely manner.

Real Estate respondent
USA

The team has a deep understanding of land use law, significant experience and deep relationships within the jurisdictions that we work in, which helps us achieve desired results.

Real Estate respondent
USA

The team are extremely qualified to handle complex land use issues and problems.

Real Estate respondent
USA

We have found Coblentz to be extremely knowledgeable in land use matters, very responsive and great at assisting us in our strategic decision making to get projects approved in a timely manner.

Real Estate respondent
USA

The team has a deep understanding of land use law, significant experience and deep relationships within the jurisdictions that we work in, which helps us achieve desired results.

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.

A first rate real estate lawyer. He is one of the best.

Alan is very bright and responsive who has also incorporated legal technology into his practice.

Alan is a pleasure to work with, he is very knowledgeable.

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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 really well-known and very highly regarded in the industry.

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