Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
USA Guide 2024 : California
Band 3
Contact number
+1 310 228 3700About
Provided by Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sheppard Mullin has one of the longest-serving, largest, most diverse and experienced full-service departments of any AmLaw 100 firm in California. Sheppard Mullin offers the rare combination of nationally recognized acquisition and joint venture, public-private development, finance (public and traditional), common interest development, special servicer and leasing lawyers. We represent developers, owners, and investors (including REITs, some of the country’s largest private equity funds, and pension funds). We help clients acquire, finance, develop and dispose of real property assets and portfolios in markets across the country, serving all sectors, including multifamily, institutional, energy, hospitality, and healthcare.
Chambers Review
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP can boast a well-respected real estate practice with a respected bench of experienced practitioners who provide high quality advice on leases, joint ventures, financings and acquisitions. The firm offers expert counsel for clients such as developers, real estate firms and investors and also advises clients on compliance with environmental and land use issues.
Work Highlights
- Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP represented Public Storage in the real estate due diligence for its acquisition of a large property portfolio worth $2.2 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is up to speed on important legal issues affecting our industry and has outstanding depth."
"Sheppard Mullin's insight is practical and invaluable."
"The lawyers are terrific and their ability to be competent problem solvers is nothing short of spectacular."
"The team is up to speed on important legal issues affecting our industry and has outstanding depth."
"Sheppard Mullin's insight is practical and invaluable."
"The lawyers are terrific and their ability to be competent problem solvers is nothing short of spectacular."
Notable Practitioners
Pamela Westhoff is regularly called upon to handle transactions relating to mixed-use development projects. She advises on portfolio acquisitions, leases, joint ventures and dispositions.
"Pamela is very strong with a diverse practice."
Jack Rubens is an experienced land use attorney with expertise in CEQA matters. He has significant experience in handling complex land use lawsuits.
"Jack is a consummate professional and a pleasure to work with. We greatly value having him on our legal team."
Nancy Scull offers wide-ranging experience in real estate matters, including advising on acquisitions and regulatory compliance.
"Nancy is an excellent attorney."
Ranked Lawyers at
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
California
California: Southern
Members
Provided by Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Anna Dorros
Michael Leake
Head of Department
S. Keith Garner
Head of Department
Timothy Reimers