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Pillsbury

Real Estate

USA Guide 2026 : California: Southern

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Real Estate - California: Southern

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Pillsbury is home to a skilled real estate group with the ability to handle a variety of mandates, including acquisitions, development deals, design and construction agreements and lease negotiations. The firm represents developers, investors and other companies across the state of California and is also adept at handling matters relating to public-private partnerships and affordable housing projects.

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Work Highlights

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  • Pillsbury represented PG&E in the relocation of its headquarters from San Francisco to Oakland, consisting of a sale of the San Francisco building and the entry into a lease with a purchasing option for the Oakland property.

Strengths

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  • The firm is able to pull in resources effectively from the broader firm, which is helpful across a variety of difficult negotiations.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • James Rishwain
    James Rishwain

    James Rishwain

    James Rishwain offers significant experience in a wide range of real estate matters, including advising on acquisitions and financings in relation to multi-family and office development projects. He is active across a range of sectors such as sports and tourism.
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  • Noa Clark
    Noa Clark

    Noa Clark

    Noa Clark is increasingly recognized for her work representing a wide variety of clients, including developers, owners and investors, in a range of development projects.

    • She is able to communicate our commercial objectives in a clear and concise manner and is an excellent sounding board when evaluating complicated situations.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
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  • Rachel B Horsch
    Rachel B Horsch

    Rachel B Horsch

    Rachel Horsch heads the firm's real estate group and regularly advises clients including developers, investors and owners in connection with all aspects of real estate transactions.
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  • Steven Hamilton
    Steven Hamilton

    Steven Hamilton

    Steven Hamilton operates a respected lender-oriented real estate finance practice based in San Diego. He works across a range of asset classes such as retail, housing and warehousing.

    • Steve is proactive and provides high-quality work product.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
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Ranked Individuals at Pillsbury (4)

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California: Southern

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