Paul Hastings LLP

Paul Hastings LLP advises REITs and underwriters on a broad range of capital markets and transactional matters, including IPOs, ATM programs, note offerings, preferred equity financings, debt offerings, and acquisitions. Key partners include Frank Lopez in New York, Colin Diamond in New York and Houston, and Eric Sibbitt in San Francisco. Boston-based Scott Chase advises public and private REITs on IPOs, follow-on offerings, bond offerings, corporate governance, and M&A. Chicago-based Kerry Johnson focuses on REIT capital markets transactions and M&A, representing issuers, underwriters, and boards. Washington DC-based Chris Mangin joined the firm in January 2025 and advises REITs, sponsors, and underwriters on tax matters arising in IPOs, financings, joint ventures, and strategic transactions.