DLA Piper announced a significant expansion of its Real Estate practice with the addition of Devan Popat as a Partner in its Los Angeles office. This strategic move aims to further strengthen the firm’s real estate capabilities, both regionally and globally.
Devan Popat brings extensive experience in complex real estate transactions. He specializes in advising investors on sophisticated joint ventures, guiding clients through all stages of development projects from acquisition to financing, and representing lenders in various real estate finance transactions. His notable work includes counseling a firm in a US$250 million student housing joint venture.
Popat’s addition underscores DLA Piper’s commitment to strategic growth within its Real Estate practice, which already boasts over 200 lawyers in the United States and more than 500 professionals worldwide. The firm’s Real Estate practice is recognized as a global leader, offering comprehensive services to major investors, owners, developers, and lenders across all property types and transactional complexities.
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“With a sophisticated practice that includes both equity and credit transactions and assets located throughout the US, Devan is a perfect fit for our global real estate platform. His addition to our group will enhance our ability to continue to provide best-in-class service for our clients investing in California and throughout the country.”
Bryan Connolly, US Chair of the firm’s Real Estate practice
“Devan is a highly regarded real estate transactional lawyer, and his addition to our Los Angeles office will provide significant value to our clients both in California and throughout the US.”
Jerry Neuman, head of the firm’s California Real Estate practice
