Real Estate
USA Guide 2024 : California: Southern
Band 3
Contact number
+1 213 896 2400Chambers Review
Holland & Knight LLP has expertise in obtaining land use, zoning and environmental approvals for significant development projects. Adept at financing and executing a variety of real estate transactions, the firm has additional expertise in EB-5 and tax-exempt bond financing. Its clients include REITs and local governments, and the firm has a particularly strong offering in relation to public finance and municipal bond matters.
Work Highlights
- Holland & Knight LLP assisted Century Communities of California in the acquisition of entitlements for two residential communities in Jurupa Valley.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Holland & Knight has incredible relationships with clients. They're super responsive and always willing to go the extra mile."
"The team's knowledge and awareness of commercial real estate and the issues is excellent."
"The lawyers have deep experience on the topics and are commercial."
"Holland & Knight has incredible relationships with clients. They're super responsive and always willing to go the extra mile."
"The team's knowledge and awareness of commercial real estate and the issues is excellent."
"The lawyers have deep experience on the topics and are commercial."
Notable Practitioners
Jennifer Hernandez is highly regarded for her extensive experience in the real estate space. She advises clients on entitlement issues and CEQA compliance, as well as handling land use matters.
"Jennifer is well respected."
Susan Booth is well regarded for her handling of real estate transactions, including sales, acquisitions and financings. She represents clients in transactions involving a range of assets, including data centers, office buildings and multifamily developments.
"Susan is a very strong lawyer."
Stevens Carey is renowned in the market for his extensive experience handling real estate matters, including acquisitions and joint venture transactions.
"He is a really tremendous joint venture lawyer and knows so much about it."
Tamsen Plume has significant experience securing project entitlements and advising clients on due diligence during acquisitions. She also handles leases, investments and sales relating to mixed-use projects and office development projects.
"Tamsen is a valuable member of the Holland & Knight team, providing support and sophisticated input to our efforts."
"Tamsen is very knowledgable. She does a fantastic job thinking through strategies and she goes the extra mile."
Chelsea MacLean is developing a strong reputation within permitting and entitlement work. She has acted in connection with various high profile Northern California development projects.
"Chelsea MacLean provides timely, valuable advice and insight into complex issues."
"It is a pleasure to work with Chelsea and she adds real value."
Daniel Golub represents a variety of developers, public agencies and non-profit organizations in relation to the land use approvals process. He also has significant experience litigating cases under state housing production and streamlining laws.
Douglas Praw heads the firm's West Coast real estate practice and represents clients in a range of commercial real estate matters, including acquisitions, development and financings. He has particular expertise in advising clients in relation to public finance transactions.
"Douglas is very practical and collaborative."
Ranked Lawyers at
Holland & Knight LLP
California
California: Southern