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Latham & Watkins LLP

Real Estate

USA Guide 2026 : California: Southern

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Latham & Watkins LLP

Rankings

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Real Estate - California: Southern

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Latham & Watkins LLP earns strong market endorsement for its land use expertise. The lawyers also handle sophisticated corporate and finance transactions for significant clients within the real estate industry. The firm is highly experienced in taking on work from REITs, as well as developers, investors and other critical real estate players.
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Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins LLP advised SoCalGas on the environmental, regulatory, permitting and other strategic considerations in relation to its Angeles Link project.

Strengths

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  • They think holistically and comprehensively so the most effective path forward can be achieved.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • George Mihlsten
    George Mihlsten

    George Mihlsten

    George Mihlsten continues to be a popular choice for clients seeking advice on regulatory issues and offers significant expertise in development projects in the media and hospitality sectors.

    • His expertise and ability to solve complex and unique issues is remarkable.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
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  • Hilary Shalla-Strong
    Hilary Shalla-Strong

    Hilary Shalla-Strong

    Hilary Shalla-Strong is increasingly recognized for her work advising on transactional real estate matters such as the acquisition and financing of portfolios. Her practice spans a range of sectors, including logistics, senior living and data centers.

    • She is really aware of the pitfalls and risks and helps us understand everything.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
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  • Maria P Hoye
    Maria P Hoye

    Maria P Hoye

    Maria Hoye showcases excellent experience assisting clients with entitlement approvals for real estate development projects.

    • Her capacity to manage multiple issues and timelines is endless.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
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California: Southern

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