Real Estate & Land Use

SOPHISTICATED, CREATIVE SOLUTIONS

The commercial real estate market is complex and ever-changing.  In many local markets, property values are uncertain.  It is imperative that those involved with commercial real estate transactions consult an experienced attorney who can come up with sophisticated, creative solutions that are tied to the realities of the local market.

Silicon Valley Law Group, located in one of the most dynamic real estate markets in the country, serves several core groups:

• Large Corporations (public and private) - We handle all real estate needs, including leasing, acquisitions, sales, development, land use and financing.
• Developers (local and national) - We assist with all aspects of projects, including entitlements, financing and joint ventures.
• Real Estate Investors (institutional and non-institutional) - We assist in sales, financing, syndications, acquisitions and leasing.
• Contractors (residential and commercial) - We assist in preparing construction contracts and advising on contractors' license law, loan transactions, bankruptcy proceedings and myriad day-to-day operational issues.
• Brokers - We routinely facilitate broker licensing, listing agreements, disclosure requirements and dispute resolution.

OVERVIEW OF SERVICES

We advise our clients on a variety of real estate issues and transactions: 

• Purchases & Sales - including negotiating and documenting purchases and sales of land, office buildings, apartment buildings and shopping centers; transfer and other tax issues; disclosure requirements and due diligence.
• Real Estate Finance & Syndication - including the formation of limited partnerships and limited liability companies, federal and state securities law compliance, commercial loans, deeds of trust and joint ventures.
• Commercial Leasing - including negotiating and drafting leases as well as handling lease disputes, assignments and landlord-tenant issues.
• Broker-Related Transactions - including broker licensing, listing agreements, disclosure requirements and dispute resolution.
• Real Estate Workouts - including forbearance arrangements, debt restructuring, equity participation and refinancing.

LAND USE

Silicon Valley Law Group represents clients in the practical and legal aspects of entitling land for an intended use.  Our attorneys counsel clients on the land use requirements for almost any prospective use.  We determine what is needed to comply with the law and then negotiate the appropriate permits or variances.  We litigate land use cases in both the trial and appellate courts.

We handle matters involving the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Endangered Species Act, conditional use permits, variances, development agreements, cooperation agreements, entitlements for development projects, development permits, general plan amendments, and zoning applications and permits.

If you have questions about Real Estate & Land Use law, call us 408-573-5700 or email us at info@svlg.com