Ranking tables
Real Estate | USA
California: Northern
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Band 2
Band 3
Camarin Madigan Perkins Coie LLP4 Years Ranked
Clay Gantz Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP4 Years Ranked
Dustin Calkins Goodwin8 Years Ranked
Jacobus Machalow Greenberg Traurig, LLP6 Years Ranked
Michael Polentz Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP4 Years Ranked
Rachel B Horsch Pillsbury4 Years Ranked
Scott Buser Mayer Brown LLP4 Years Ranked
Stephen I Berkman Paul Hastings LLP9 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPReal Estate2024 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP 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.
1 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPReal Estate2024 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP 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.
Band 2
2 Paul Hastings LLPReal Estate2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedPaul Hastings LLP 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.
Band 3
3 ArentFox Schiff LLPReal Estate2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedArentFox Schiff LLP's has a growing presence in the California real estate market. The team advises on a wide variety of matters, including acquisitions, developments and leasing. Its client base includes those in the hospitality, sports and automotive industries.
3 Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLPReal Estate2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedCoblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP has 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.
3 DLA Piper LLP (US)Real Estate2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedDLA Piper LLP (US) 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.3 Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLPReal Estate2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedManatt Phelps & Phillips LLP 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 LLPReal Estate2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedPerkins Coie LLP 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.
3 PillsburyReal Estate2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedPillsbury 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.