Well-known for advising on large development projects, including major stadia and arenas, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP‘s California-based land use and zoning department advises cities and government entities, developers, lenders and venture partners, owners and project proponents on all aspects of developments deals and also assists its clients with achieving entitlements to transform various properties. The practice is co-led by Mary Murphy in San Francisco and Ben Saltsman in Los Angeles. Murphy has vast experience advising on public and private partnerships and historic rehabilitation projects, while Saltsman is successful in obtaining land use entitlements for major real estate development projects and also advises institutional investors and lenders on development-related matters. Based in Los Angeles, Amy Forbes focuses on land use planning issues, especially at the administrative level. Other key members of the team in San Francisco include Allison Kidd, who primarily advises on real estate transactions, and Neil Sekhri, who is well-equipped to act on a variety of land use issues, including development agreements and entitlements.

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'The depth of experience is unsurpassed. Particularly when it comes to CA land use.'
'Amy Forbes' ability to cut through the noise and find what is truly important is remarkable. Amy's writing ability is clear, concise and leaves no question to the reader as to what the message is.'
'Ben Saltsman is great.'
'Love the woman-led team I worked with and their extensive knowledge of entitlements in CA.'
'Mary Murphy is a developer's advocate in so many ways and understands what makes projects move forward.'