James Rishwain
USA Guide 2024
Band 4 : Real Estate
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James Rishwain, an accomplished Pillsbury Real Estate partner, is a preeminent legal adviser to global market leaders, Fortune 100 companies and corporate boards.
Mr. Rishwain has served more than a decade as Pillsbury’s global chair and CEO. Before becoming the firm’s chair and CEO, he served for a decade as the global leader of the firm’s real estate practice. Mr. Rishwain presently serves as the leader of Pillsbury’s Real Estate and Construction Industry Team, with real estate and construction as core elements of the firm’s strategic focus. He also offers strategic counsel to global developers, investors, lenders and property owners who set the pace in their industries. Leveraging his deep knowledge of capital markets and real estate, he advises on investments and acquisitions, development, finance, joint ventures, leasing, exchanges, multifamily tax-exempt bond transactions, syndications and REITs. His real estate transaction work has earned him distinction as the California Lawyer of the Year and a Deal of the Year award.
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James Rishwain offers significant experience in a wide range of real estate matters, including advising on acquisitions and financings in relation to multi-family and office development projects. He is active across a range of sectors such as sports and tourism.
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"James stands out for his efficiency and his amazing business acumen."
"James stands out for his efficiency and his amazing business acumen."