Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP‘s real estate team is consistently engaged by clients to cover a range of engagements, acting for a varied roster including real estate developers, government entities, and international investors. The team advises on transactions and development projects involving all asset classes, including commercial office buildings, mixed-use developments, hotels, shopping centers, and malls, as well as single-family and multifamily developments. Rachel Horsch leads the team from San Francisco, with extensive experience advising clients on developments, acquisitions, and joint ventures and navigating planning and land use issues. In New York, Andrew Weiner focuses on the hospitality and REIT spaces, with clients including funds, family offices, and universities.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Andrew Weiner is the best of breed. His deep level of knowledge, understanding, and experience in the real estate industry is commendable.’
  • ‘The level of attention and professionalism of Andrew Weiner to every client matter is unprecedented.’

Key clients

  • Weller Development Company
  • JBG Smith

Work highlights

Advised real estate development firms, Weller Development Company and MAG Partners, in connection with the Baltimore Peninsula development.
Practice head

Rachel Horsch

Other key lawyers

Andrew Weiner; James Bobotek