Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP has a strong presence in Texas and its real estate finance practice covers construction loans, joint ventures, and refinancings for its diverse clientele. Leadership is shared between three partners: Rachel Horsch from San Francisco, Caroline Harcourt from New York, and Steven Hamilton from San Diego. Horsch and Harcourt regularly advise on acquisitions and dispositions while commercial real estate specialist Hamilton focuses on structuring and closing construction loans. Adam Weaver in Houston is also recommended.
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Key clients

  • Weller Development Company
  • JBG Smith
  • Federal Realty Investment Trust
  • MRP Realty
  • Nimes Capital
  • SKS Partners
  • CoremKelly AB
  • Prima Capital Advisors
  • Great Eagle Holdings
  • Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

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 inSan Francisco'sFinancial District.
Represents URWLD, the first-of-its-kind, highly immersive active lifestyle destination, boasting15 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.

Lawyers

Practice head

Rachel Horsch; Caroline Harcourt; Steve Hamilton

Other key lawyers

Andy Weiner