Real Estate

"Clients appreciate the group’s full-service approach and valuable working relationships within the real estate market: 'Whether it is legal or lobbying or just knowing who to talk to, these lawyers put us in touch with the right people and we are able to build new business relationships,' reported one."

—Chambers USA 2009

Paul Hastings has the strongest real estate practice of any international law firm—founded on the collective strength of more than 170 lawyers who advise clients on the purchase and sale of real property in every market. Real estate law has been a mainstay of our firm since we opened for business.  

We represent some of the largest and best-known developers, financial institutions, opportunity funds, real estate operating companies, pension funds and advisors. We cover all areas of real estate finance, sales and acquisitions, private equity real estate funds, development, hotels and hospitality, leasing, synthetic leasing, joint ventures, partnerships and limited liability companies as well as every area of bankruptcy and restructuring of real estate portfolios. Our environmental, planning, construction and real estate litigation expertise is extensive as is our experience in debt, equity and hybrid investments.