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Allen Matkins Allen Matkins is a law firm with over 250 attorneys, founded with deep roots in real estate.

Allen Matkins, a law firm with over 250 attorneys, was founded with deep roots in real estate and has leveraged that foundation to grow and build prominent litigation, corporate, tax, labor and employment, land use, and environmental practices allowing us to partner with clients across myriad industries and markets. For more than 45 years, Allen Matkins has worked with clients drawn to us by our r

eputation for market leading solutions, pragmatism, exemplary quality, approachability, and our unparalleled network of contacts and connections in business and government. For more information about Allen Matkins please visit www.allenmatkins.com.

Citizen suits have long been a powerful tool for environmental enforcement, but could constitutional challenges change t...
09/02/2026

Citizen suits have long been a powerful tool for environmental enforcement, but could constitutional challenges change that?

In his latest California Stormwater Defense blog post, Allen Matkins Senior Counsel Garrett Jansma examines emerging challenges to citizen suits under the Clean Water Act and what they could mean for the future of private environmental enforcement. Read the full blog here: 👉 https://hubs.li/Q04wk2MT0

We talked to industry leaders about how to get things built in California at the 2026 California Infill Summit in Los An...
08/31/2026

We talked to industry leaders about how to get things built in California at the 2026 California Infill Summit in Los Angeles. Allen Matkins Partner Marty Akerblom led a panel on the latest infill legislation updates alongside Louis Mirante of the Bay Area Council, Dave Rand of Rand Paster Nelson, Brian Hanlon of California YIMBY, Meea Kang of the Council of Infill Builders, and Colin Parent of Circulate Planning & Policy. The Summit convened industry leaders for a practical conversation about what it takes to make infill projects pencil, get permitted, get powered up, open their doors, and keep projects moving forward without unnecessary delays.

08/31/2026

Where do the best investment opportunities hide? Sometimes, in plain sight.

In this episode of AUM — Stories & Strategies, Alain R'bibo sits down with Gavriel Kahane, managing partner at ARKHOUSE, to explore his path from New York real estate to investment banking, private equity, public markets, and activism.

🎙️Tune in as Gav shares his perspective on identifying mispriced opportunities, understanding what an asset is truly worth, and having the conviction to act when others remain on the sidelines. https://hubs.li/Q04v_x4H0

We're excited to introduce the California Stormwater Defense blog, a new resource that breaks down California’s complex ...
08/27/2026

We're excited to introduce the California Stormwater Defense blog, a new resource that breaks down California’s complex stormwater rules into practical, plain‑language guidance for operators, developers, property owners, consultants, and in‑house counsel.

In the latest post, Allen Matkins Senior Counsel Garrett Jansma outlines what industrial facilities should prepare for as California heads into a potential El Niño year, and the stormwater compliance risks that accompany it. 🔗Read it here 👉 https://hubs.li/Q04vBhN80

It was an insightful discussion at yesterday’s California Commercial Real Estate Outlook event, featuring perspectives d...
08/27/2026

It was an insightful discussion at yesterday’s California Commercial Real Estate Outlook event, featuring perspectives drawn from the Allen Matkins/UCLA Anderson Forecast California Commercial Real Estate Survey. Moderator and Senior Counsel Adam B. Korn led an engaging conversation with Partners Spencer B. Kallick and Julie Hoffman, along with Alexander Cameron of BXP, covering investor expectations, development pipelines, capital markets pressures, and the shifting dynamics influencing leasing and demand across the state.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. For more insights, visit us here: https://hubs.li/Q04vB1hT0

08/24/2026

According to Spike Whitney of Bridgeway Real Estate Partners, a 40% jump in construction costs is directly impacting landlords’ ability to lease high‑quality office product. Those rising costs are a major factor behind today’s capital dislocation, reshaping how owners and investors navigate the market.

More insights: https://hubs.li/Q04sbFtz0

We are thrilled to announce that 76 Allen Matkins lawyers across 17 practice areas were recognized in the 2027 edition o...
08/20/2026

We are thrilled to announce that 76 Allen Matkins lawyers across 17 practice areas were recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers in America®, including corporate, real estate, land use, environmental, natural resources, litigation, tax, and bankruptcy. Of those recognized, 51 were named “Best Lawyers,” and 25 were recognized as “Ones to Watch.” In addition, Matthew Fogt (Land Use and Zoning Law, Orange County), Jeffrey Chine (Land Use and Zoning Law, San Diego), and Valentine Hoy (Litigation - Real Estate, San Diego) earned "Lawyer of the Year" rankings.

Congratulations to our lawyers on this achievement!

See the full list in the link below in the comments.

08/20/2026

Adam Lurie of Bridgeway Real Estate Partners says leasing is being shaped by both landlord capability and tenant expectations. Tenants want top‑tier buildings and landlords who can execute leases. View more insights: https://hubs.li/Q04sbHlh0

💧California water rights holders should be preparing now for major updates to the State Water Resources Control Board’s ...
08/18/2026

💧California water rights holders should be preparing now for major updates to the State Water Resources Control Board’s water diversion measurement and reporting framework. In this article, Allen Matkins lawyers Tara Paul and Laura Tepper outline the immediate steps to take, followed by a deeper breakdown of the revised rules. 🔗 https://hubs.li/Q04tv4Br0

08/18/2026

President and Managing Partner of Republic Urban Properties, Michael Van Every, notes that SB 79 is already supporting transit‑oriented development. Affordable housing continues to be a strong business plan, and a proposed $12B state bond could accelerate production.

See more insights in the Summer 2026 Allen Matkins/UCLA Anderson Forecast California Commercial Real Estate Survey: https://hubs.li/Q04sbyWk0

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