Ranking tables

Real Estate | USA

California: Northern

This section covers corporate matters related to real estate, including M&A of large real estate holding companies, complex fund and REIT transactions, private equity and public securities. These real estate lawyers are distinct from pure corporate lawyers in that they typically come from a real estate background, have an understanding of the underlying asset and do aspects of `dirt law` real estate for their clients. The structuring and transactional advice provided to REITs (real estate investment trusts) impacts on our real estate tables.

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Band 1
  1. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
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    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Real Estate
    2023 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher offers a premier service with expertise covering all aspects of real estate, including joint ventures, financing and land use. The firm is especially renowned for its representation of leading real estate lenders, in addition to private equity firms and investors, often in transactions employing complex debt and equity financing structures.
  2. Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
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    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
    Real Estate
    2023 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe advises on all aspects of acquisitions and dispositions, usually handling landmark real estate assets and portfolios in the hospitality, office, retail and multifamily sectors. Clients include major national and international investors, as well as an impressive roster of clients in the technology sector.
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Band 2
  1. DLA Piper LLP (US)
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    DLA Piper LLP (US)
    Real Estate
    2023 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    DLA Piper is capable of advising across a wide range of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leases and financing. The firm frequently represents foreign investors breaking into the California real estate market. Clients include financial institutions and high-profile developers. The firm is familiar with a variety of specialized property classes, from transport and utility infrastructure to tech campuses and hotels.
  2. Paul Hastings LLP
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    Paul Hastings LLP
    Real Estate
    2023 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Paul Hastings undertakes highly sophisticated acquisitions, dispositions and developments across California, including providing advice on joint ventures and real estate financing. Clients include household-name technology companies and the team is much sought after by private equity companies. Offers notable additional expertise in land use matters.
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Band 3
  1. Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP
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    Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP
    Real Estate
    2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass is a prominent real estate practice offering particular strength in obtaining land use, zoning and environmental approvals for development projects. With an especially strong presence in the Bay Area, the firm counts notable healthcare, technology and real estate investment companies among its clients. It is recommended for sales and purchases, leases, financings and joint ventures.
  2. Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP
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    Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP
    Real Estate
    2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Manatt Phelps & Phillips handles diverse real estate and land use matters across the country, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing and development projects. It is also adept at structuring equity and debt financing transactions. Experienced advising on matters involving public utilities and shopping centers, the firm works closely with its corporate, government relations and environment teams to tackle multidisciplinary issues.
  3. Perkins Coie LLP
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    Perkins Coie LLP
    Real Estate
    2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Perkins Coie is a highly regarded real estate and land use practice providing advice on all phases of a development project. The firm is also experienced at representing public agencies in relation to contentious land use proposals. Clients include leisure and hospitality corporations, as well as shopping center operators. It also offers experience advising on environmental aspects of projects, including CEQA compliance and water quality regulations.
  4. Pillsbury
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    Pillsbury
    Real Estate
    2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman 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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    Shartsis Friese LLP
    Real Estate
    2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Shartsis Friese advises clients on a range of real estate matters, including the acquisition, financing, development and leasing of properties such as shopping centers, multifamily property and industrial projects. The firm also advises technology companies and corporate users in relation to corporate campuses and office buildings. The team works closely with the firm's litigation group to handle property disputes.