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Goodwin’s Global Real Estate Industry Group is distinctive in that it represents clients across the life cycle of real estate investments. Our distinctive team of lawyers in California practice on local, national and international levels.
Our key strengths include: Real Estate Investment Management, Joint Ventures (including Real Estate Fund Recapitalizations), Hospitality & Leisure, REIT M&A, Acquisitions, Sales, Mortgage and Mezzanine Financings, Preferred Equity, Leasing, Real Estate Development and Real Estate Workouts.
We deploy an integrated approach to our practice by structuring our real estate group to include the numerous specialties required for complex real estate transactions. For example, in addition to our traditional real estate lawyers, our real estate group is comprised of corporate lawyers who have an expertise in securities, M&A, IPOs and REITs; tax lawyers with expertise in corporate, partnership, REIT and other related tax matters; ERISA experts; and fund formation experts specializing in the formation of investment funds.
While the strength of our specialty practices is a significant resource to clients, our lawyers are proud of our pro bono achievements, partnering with an array of community-based organizations throughout California to help those in need, including the Al Wooten Jr. Heritage Center, LA Represents, and Habitat for Humanity.
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Goodwin advised an affiliate of its client, Essex Property Trust, in connection with the acquisition of a multi-family apartment project.
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The team has wide-ranging knowledge of best practices and market terms, the ability to see legal positions from varying perspectives and apply a programmatic approach to complicated matters.
The team possesses thorough knowledge of real estate law, have a strong attention to detail on documents and a transaction orientated style of getting things done.
The team at Goodwin have a great business sense, the willingness to step up to hit tight timeframes, careful attention to documents and fight hard for their clients.
The team has wide-ranging knowledge of best practices and market terms, the ability to see legal positions from varying perspectives and apply a programmatic approach to complicated matters.
The team possesses thorough knowledge of real estate law, have a strong attention to detail on documents and a transaction orientated style of getting things done.
The team at Goodwin have a great business sense, the willingness to step up to hit tight timeframes, careful attention to documents and fight hard for their clients.
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A very good, all around real estate lawyer who puts his clients first.
Chauncey is always available, extremely thoughtful and practical in his recommendations.
Chauncey epitomizes what legal counsel should be. He is technically brilliant, knowledgable about the market, totally responsive and his highest priority is serving us and a long-term relationship.
Dustin is very strong and was able to connect with our team and find a creative solution.
Dustin is one of the best in the business.
Dustin will help you be creative and structure things, he can do a lot more than your average lawyer and look ahead.
Alex Jacobs co-chairs the firm's Real Estate Joint Ventures and Real Estate Finance & Restructurings practice. He is best known for his expertise in representing investors in acquisitions, developments, mortgage loans and negotiating joint venture agreements.
Alex is smart, practical, knows the issues and is very assertive in protecting our interests.
I was really impressed by his demeanor, professionalism, expertise and communication.
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Diana Brummer
Head of Department
John Ferguson
Head of Department