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Paul Hastings LLP

REITs

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Paul Hastings LLP

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REITs - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Paul Hastings has a well-regarded REIT team with the capacity to advise a broad client base, which includes underwriters and REIT managers. It is particularly adept at advising on equity and debt securities offerings, drawing on a deep well of capital markets expertise within the firm. It regularly handles substantial transactions as well as corporate governance issues.

Work Highlights

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  • Paul Hastings advised publicly-registered, non-traded REIT Nuveen Farmland REIT in its $3 billion continuous offering of common shares.

Strengths

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  • Paul Hastings always has someone with expertise in every area that we have needed. They are incredibly responsive and always provide thoughtful advice.

    REITs respondentUSA
  • Paul Hastings is carving out a space for itself in the REITs industry. We found them to be easy to work with and very client-friendly.

    REITs respondentUSA
  • Paul Hastings are very smart and very knowledgeable in the REITs space. They have a nice demeanor and good negotiation skills.

    REITs respondentUSA
  • Paul Hastings' team is highly communicative and responsive, with a good understanding of our business and industry trends.

    REITs respondentUSA
  • They are business-savvy, experienced, very knowledgeable, solutions-oriented and fast.

    REITs respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Christopher Mangin Jr
    Band 1Christopher Mangin Jr

    Christopher Mangin Jr

    Christopher Mangin is experienced in providing counsel to REITs and private equity sponsors on a host of matters, including M&A and capital market offerings.
    • Chris is responsive and knowledgeable on REIT-related tax rules. He has lots of experience working across a broad spectrum of clients, meaning he has great market knowledge.

      REITs respondentUSA
    • Chris is really excellent and highly regarded.

      REITs respondentUSA
  • Band 2Kerry Johnson
    Band 2Kerry Johnson

    Kerry Johnson

    Kerry Johnson frequently handles M&A and securities offerings involving publicly traded REITs.
    • Kerry was a pleasure to work with – knowledgeable, responsive and very practical.

      REITs respondentUSA
    • Kerry is thoughtful and solution-oriented – very good at responding quickly and using her wide knowledge base.

      REITs respondentUSA
    • Kerry is very thoughtful and detailed.

      REITs respondentUSA
    • Kerry is smart, level-headed, creative and easy to work with.

      REITs respondentUSA
  • Band 4Scott Chase
    Band 4Scott Chase

    Scott Chase

    Scott Chase is an up-and-coming lawyer who regularly advises on a range of REIT transactions, including public offerings and M&A.
    • Scott is a good, cooperative lawyer.

      REITs respondentUSA
    • I trust no one for guidance and advice like I trust Scott.

      REITs respondentUSA
    • Scott is a very practical, smart guy – great to work with.

      REITs respondentUSA

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