Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe is rated for its ‘very deep bench of talented and capable partners’ whos all encompassing expertise covers the full gamut of the real estate sector. The department, which is steered by Randolph Perry in Los Angeles, is known to advise educational institutions, technology start-ups, financial services entities, real estate portfolios, and domestic banks. Perry is described as an ’efficient transactional attorney’ who is equipped to assist clients with joint ventures, due diligence, and leasing issues. Alongside him, Gerald Walsh is noted for his strength in both acquisition and financing matters. Jonathan Roheim, who is based in San Francisco, stands out for ‘his calm, disciplined approach under pressure’. He has repeatedly represented Zephyr Partners on significant redevelopment initiatives in San Diego. Katherine Jones is a hospitality real estate specialist based in Seattle. She leverages a wealth of transactional and regulatory expertise to act in key multi-jurisdictional portfolio acquisitions. Peter Bergan, who practices in Seattle, is developing a strong reputation in the data centre space, having frequently represented clients in the negotiation of build-to-suit leases.