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Christopher Mangin Jr

Christopher Mangin Jr

USA 2026

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Paul Hastings LLP
 Paul Hastings LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

REITs: Tax

USA - Nationwide

8 years ranked

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Practice Areas

Chris Mangin is a Washington, D.C.-based partner in the Tax practice of Paul Hastings. Chris is widely recognized as a leading authority on tax matters relating to real estate investment trusts (REITs), real estate funds and real estate partnerships.

Consistently ranked in Band 1 by Chambers USA, Chris advises REITs, real estate companies and private equity sponsors on IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, financings, real estate fund formations, qualified opportunity zone funds, take-private transactions, dispositions, spin-offs, recapitalizations and issues under the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act. His clients have included Bluerock Homes Trust, Highwoods Properties, NorthStar Realty Finance, TPG RE Finance Trust and WPT Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust.

Chris regularly speaks at conferences on matters relating to REIT taxation. Prior to law school, he spent three years as a certified public accountant at Big Four accounting firms.

Professional Memberships

National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts; American Bar Association Tax Section

Personal

University of Virginia School of Law, J.D.

Wake Forest University, M.S.A., B.S.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

REITs: Tax - USA - Nationwide

Band 1
Individual Editorial
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.
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Strengths

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  • 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: TaxChambers Guide to the USA

  • Chris is really excellent and highly regarded.

    REITs: TaxChambers Guide to the USA

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