Expansion of DLA Piper's Real Estate Practice in LA due to the addition of Devan Popat
DLA Piper, a global leader in comprehensive real estate services, has expanded its Real Estate practice with the addition of Devan Popat as a Partner in its Los Angeles office. This move is expected to enhance the group's ability to provide best-in-class service for clients investing in California and throughout the country.
Popat, a seasoned real estate transactional lawyer, specializes in a broad range of real estate transactions. He advises investors and sponsors on complex development projects, guiding them through all stages from acquisition to financing. His expertise extends to both equity and credit transactions, representing lenders such as debt funds and insurance companies in various real estate finance transactions.
Notably, Popat served as lead counsel in a $250 million joint venture involving student housing between a U.S. investment firm and a South Korean investment manager. His extensive experience in complex real estate transactions, particularly in sophisticated joint ventures, makes him a perfect fit for DLA Piper's global real estate platform.
Jerry Neuman, head of the firm's California Real Estate practice, considers Popat a highly regarded real estate transactional lawyer. Neuman believes that Popat's addition to the office will provide significant value to clients both in California and throughout the U.S. Bryan Connolly, US Chair of the firm's Real Estate practice, echoes this sentiment, stating that Popat's sophisticated practice aligns perfectly with the firm's strategic growth within its Real Estate practice.
With over 200 lawyers in the U.S. and more than 500 professionals worldwide, DLA Piper's Real Estate practice is well-equipped to deliver comprehensive legal services across all property types and transaction complexities. Popat's partnership at the firm further strengthens its capabilities, providing advanced real estate legal services in California and nationally.
In summary, Devan Popat's arrival at DLA Piper marks a significant step forward for the firm's Real Estate practice. His expertise in complex joint ventures and real estate finance transactions will undoubtedly benefit clients across the country.
[1] DLA Piper Press Release, "DLA Piper Expands Real Estate Practice with Devan Popat in Los Angeles," [link to press release]
[2] Law360, "DLA Piper Hires Real Estate Partner Devan Popat in LA," [link to Law360 article]
[3] The Recorder, "DLA Piper Hires Real Estate Partner Devan Popat in LA," [link to The Recorder article]
- Devan Popat's extensive experience in complex real estate transactions, including intricate joint ventures and various real estate finance transactions, will aid clients in investing in California and nationwide.
- As a seasoned real estate transactional lawyer, Popat advises investors and sponsors on intricate development projects, offering guidance from acquisition to financing, thereby leveraging his expertise in equity and credit transactions.
