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08.10.16

1031 Alternatives to Explore During CA’s Real Estate Boom

Law360 quoted Manatt’s Michael Polentz, co-chair of the firm’s real estate practice, for an article about California real estate firms’ struggle to find properties that will allow them to apply 1031 like-kind exchanges, which are used to pass capital gains tax obligations to new ...


08.08.16

Advice for Closing Real Estate Deals

Law360 quoted Manatt’s Grace Winters, an associate in the firm’s real estate practice, for advice on how to avoid some of the situations that could derail a real estate deal.“Real estate lawyers should not hesitate to consult other legal experts — such as environmental, tax ...


06.15.16

Legal 500 Ranks Manatt Practices in National 2016 Guide

Manatt has received seven national practice area rankings in the newly released 2016 edition of The Legal 500 United States, published on June 15, 2016. Additionally, three Manatt partners—Linda Goldstein, Robert Belfort and Linda Tiano—were recognized as "Leading Lawyers" in ...


05.27.16

Manatt Practices Recognized in Chambers USA 2016

Manatt has been recognized as a top-ranked law firm by Chambers USA. The rankings highlight ten practices and 25 lawyers in the 2016 list of America’s leading lawyers for business, in addition to being recognized as a noted firm in the areas of Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance ...


04.20.16

Hallem, Hori, Wilson Among CA's Top Women Lawyers

In its April 20, 2016 edition, the Daily Journal recognized Manatt partners Timi Hallem, Susan Hori and Donna Wilson as Top Women Lawyers in California for 2016. Only 100 lawyers statewide were named to the annual Top Women Lawyers list.Hallem, a partner in the firm's Real Estate and Land Use ...


03.25.16

RE Forum Features Manatt-led $2.3B Macerich Deal

Real Estate Forum recognized Manatt's Tom Muller, co-chair of the firm's Real Estate and Land Use practice, and partner Anita Famili in its annual Deals and Dealmakers list for their representation of Macerich in its sale of minority stakes in select shopping centers for $2.3 ...


12.17.15

Tips on Closing Year-End Deals

Law360 interviewed Manatt's Michael Polentz, co-chair of the firm's Real Estate and Land Use practice, for an article on how to steer clear of common mistakes to help ensure real estate deals get done well and on time.Law360 reports that real estate lawyers face considerable pressure in the ...


11.02.15

Practices Ranked Among Top in Nation by U.S. News

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers released the 2016 “Best Law Firms” rankings, with Manatt earning seven Tier 1 national rankings and 25 Tier 1 metropolitan designations in the sixth edition. In addition, the firm has been named “Law Firm of the Year” in ...


09.28.15

CA Sees Increase in Condo Projects

Law360 interviewed Manatt's Michael Polentz, co-chair of the firm's Real Estate and Land Use practice, for an article on the rise of condo projects in California.Law360 reports that developers had been hesitant to build or convert to for-sale units partly because of their added risk, but ...


09.01.15

The Enforceability of Confidentiality Agreements

Manatt's Tom Muller, co-chair of the firm's Real Estate and Land Use practice, discussed with GlobeSt.com how enforceable confidentiality agreements within letters of intent are in the beginning stages of a real estate deal.Muller told GlobeSt.com that most real estate deals begin with a ...