The real estate transactions and finance team at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP frequently handles matters for a range of clients. The practice has broad experience and advises on work related to the retail, technology, office, multifamily, and affordable housing sectors. In the retail space, the team handles numerous shopping center acquisitions and dispositions, as well as retail space redevelopments. The team is led by Anita Famili, based in the Los Angeles office, who brings extensive experience representing a range of clients on issues such as financing, development, leasing, and investment-related transactions. Based in the San Francisco office, Tara Shabahang leads the firm’s borrower-side finance practice, while in New York, Ted Hunter works with clients across the East Coast.
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Key clients
- Avanath Capital Management, LLC
- Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield
- Lowe Enterprises, Inc.
- Benefis Health System
- Jay Paul Company
- Urban Catalyst
- Los Angeles Museum of Art (LACMA)
- Equity Resource Investments LLC
- Verbhouse, Inc.
- Samsung
Work highlights
- Represents Avanath Capital Management in its acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and loan modifications for multifamily properties throughout the US.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Tara Shabahang
Practice head
Anita Famili
Other key lawyers
Tara Shabahang; Ted Hunter