Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP advises lenders and borrowers on all types of real estate financing across asset classes, including public-private infrastructure projects. James Rishwain leads the broader real estate practice from Los Angeles, while San Francisco-based Noa Clark regularly represents investors and private equity funds in fund formations, acquisitions, financing, and development. Also in San Francisco, Rachel Horsch advises on transactional real estate matters, and in San Diego, Steven Hamilton handles the structuring, negotiation, and closing of real estate and commercial leasing deals. Northern Virginia-based James Bobotek guides clients on the development and construction of commercial properties. Nellie Camerik and Pej Razavilar joined in August 2025 from Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, bringing extensive experience in complex, high-value transactions.
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Testimonials
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- 'I would say this firm is exceptionally deep with quality legal counsel. The partners ensured I was treated with the utmost attention and care.'
- 'With James Bobotek, I always feel like I have an upper hand because he has a complete grasp of the real estate issues I encounter. When we do encounter issues with the opposing counsel, he is able to find compromise language that does not appear to drastically change my risk. He is able to describe complex legal jargon in layman's terms which makes business decisions easier to evaluate.'
Key clients
- Hyundai Steel
- Shorenstein
- Weller Development Company and MAG Partners
- Colorado Public Employee’s Retirement Association (CoPERA)
- San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District
- JBG SMITH Properties
- Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
- URWLD
- Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E)
- Corem Property Group AB
Work highlights
Represented property developer SKS Partners in connection with the acquisition of 350 California Street, a 22-story, 297,600-square-foot glass-and-stone tower located in San Francisco's Financial District.
Representing URWLD, the first-of-its-kind, highly immersive active lifestyle destination, boasting 15 adventure sports and experiences in one indoor facility.
Represented Great Eagle Holdings’ U.S. subsidiary, Pacific Eagle Holdings, in refinancing the New York Langham Hotel, a 322-room luxury establishment.
Practice head
James Rishwain
Other key lawyers
Noa Clark; Rachel Horsch; Steven Hamilton; James Bobotek; Nellie Camarik; Pej Razavilar