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Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

USA Guide 2026 : California


Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP

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Manatt’s Real Estate practice is one of the largest in the state of California. Working out of Manatt’s Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orange County and Palo Alto offices, as well as a rapidly growing presence in New York, its 35+ real estate lawyers and professionals are exclusively dedicated to handling some of the most complex and significant real estate transactions. This past year, the firm’s real estate group has engaged in more than 200 new real estate matters, totaling more than $3 billion in acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, financings, developments and leases. From land use and environmental counseling to real estate litigation and real estate capital markets, Manatt offers its real estate industry clients an integrated team of legal and real estate professionals with experience in all aspects of the commercial real estate ecosystem.   

In addition to proficiently handling real estate transactions, Manatt provides a wide array of other legal and consulting services to real estate industry clients. From land use and environmental counseling to real estate litigation and corporate, the real estate team continues to tackle multidisciplinary issues for its clients, including navigating complex distressed assets, receiverships and workout matters.

Clients (6)

  • Jay Paul Company
  • The Macerich Co.
  • PIMCO (Pacific Investment Management Co.)
  • TH Real Estate Investments LLC (fka TIAA)
  • Lowe Enterprises
  • Facebook, Inc.

Industries (20)

  • Banks
  • Charities / Not for Profit
  • Chemicals
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Government
  • Healthcare
  • Insurance
  • Media
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Transportation
  • Travel & Leisure
  • Utilities

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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use - California

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP handles diverse real estate and land use matters across the country, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing and development projects. It is also adept at structuring equity and debt financing transactions. It is experienced advising on matters involving public utilities and shopping centers, and works closely with its corporate, government relations and environment teams to tackle multidisciplinary issues.

Work Highlights

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  • Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP represented Samsung Electronics America in multiple transactions that allowed the launch of three new Samsung Experience Stores across New York, Minnesota and California.

Strengths

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  • The firm provides an excellent level of service regardless of the level of difficulty.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Susan K Hori
    Band 1Susan K Hori

    Susan K Hori

    Susan Hori is highly regarded for her expertise in handling CEQA compliance issues, as well as advising clients on obtaining land use approvals and entitlements. Her recent experience includes advising clients on residential and industrial development projects.
  • Band 3Victor De la Cruz
    Band 3Victor De la Cruz

    Victor De la Cruz

    Victor De la Cruz leads the firm's land use group and represents clients such as developers, institutions, corporations and individuals on a wide variety of land use matters. He has notable expertise covering entitlements and related litigation.
  • Band 4Clay Gantz
    Band 4Clay Gantz

    Clay Gantz

    Clay Gantz handles a range of acquisitions, developments and financings. His broad client base includes real estate owners, developers and investors.
  • Band 5Anita Famili
    Band 5Anita Famili

    Anita Famili

    Anita Famili has a well-regarded real estate transaction and financing practice. She is frequently sought out for advice by a wide range of clients including owners, lenders, developers and investors.

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