For more than 45 years, Allen Matkins has worked with clients drawn to us by our reputation for market leading solutions, pragmatism, exemplary quality, approachability, and our unparalleled network of contacts and connections in business and government.
Founded with deep roots in real estate, the firm has leveraged that foundation to grow and build prominent litigation, corporate, tax, labor and employment, land use, and environmental practices, which allow us to partner with clients across myriad industries and markets.
From coast to coast, we offer clients holistic legal solutions with the global reach of a large firm, combined with the lean efficiency of a smaller team. We hire the best legal talent, cultivate and shape our people, and work together to create value not only for our firm, but for the collective success of our clients.
Allen Matkins is best known for representing clients in the real estate industry and clients for whom real estate is an important part of their business success. Specific work includes purchase and sale, joint ventures, capital markets, commercial finance, environmental, land use, construction, tax, and real estate litigation.
Key clients include: Global real estate managers, REITs, private equity companies, financial institutions, life insurance companies and Fortune 100 technology companies. For example, the firm is real estate counsel for 56% of the largest global real estate managers and 80% of the largest global private equity companies. (based on lists produced by Institutional Real Estate, Inc. and Private Equity Real Estate, respectively).
Key types of work: Known for complex acquisitions/dispositions, joint ventures, financing, leasing and development in the office, industrial, retail and multifamily sectors.