Department profile

Real Estate
USA Guide 2026 : California: Southern
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Work Highlights
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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP represented Breakthrough Properties on its acquisition of a premier three-building Class A life science campus in San Diego for $160 million.
Strengths
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The firm has strong attention to detail, a refined understanding of complex concepts and is good at risk avoidance planning for clients.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Misty M Sanford
Misty Sanford has a strong reputation for her substantial experience advising developers, investors and REITs on real estate matters. She acts on joint ventures, financings and sales. She is incredibly bright, responsive and intelligent.
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Band 5 
Band 5 
Karen A Lorang
Karen Lorang has a varied practice that spans advising both developers and investors in relation to large-scale development projects. She offers additional expertise advising on financing transactions. Karen is smart, thoughtful and a very good negotiator.
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Ranked Individuals at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP (2)
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP has rankings in the following guides
Band 5 Band 4 Band 4 USA 2026
Practice area: Real Estate
Location: California: Southern
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