Strategic counsel for complex assets, ambitious enterprises & lasting legacies
Los Angeles Counsel

Legal strategy for what matters most.

Sophisticated counsel for individuals, companies and institutions navigating consequential transactions, complex real estate, business growth, tax strategy and the preservation of wealth.

01 Business-minded
legal counsel
02 Transactional &
advisory depth
03 Long-term
client relationships
Built for sophisticated clients
Private Capital Property Owners Entrepreneurs Investors Growing Companies
Counsel beyond the document

Your legal position is part of your strategy.

The most consequential legal decisions rarely exist in isolation. A property transaction can affect financing, tax, governance, succession and the future value of an entire enterprise.

Sohn Law Group is designed around that reality. We bring together real estate, business and corporate, tax, and estate-planning perspectives so that legal advice can serve the broader objective — not simply the immediate transaction.

Our clients include high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, investors, property owners, management companies, emerging companies and established businesses seeking counsel for matters where the details have significant economic consequences.

Whether you are acquiring an asset, negotiating a sophisticated lease, structuring a joint venture, raising capital, developing property, acquiring a company, establishing governance or protecting family wealth, our role is to help you understand the legal landscape and act with greater clarity.

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Core capabilities

Counsel built around complexity.

Sophisticated matters often cross traditional practice-area boundaries. Our capabilities are structured to give clients a coordinated legal perspective across the life of an investment, company or family enterprise.

01 / REAL ESTATE

Real Estate

Strategic counsel for owners, investors, developers, operators and property companies across the full life cycle of commercial and residential real estate.

  • Commercial Leasing
  • Joint Ventures & Equity Investments
  • Acquisitions & Dispositions
  • Development & Land Use
  • Construction Transactions
  • Multifamily & Residential
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02 / BUSINESS

Business & Finance

Business-minded legal advice for companies, founders, investors and executives navigating formation, growth, capital, transactions and governance.

  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Corporate Governance
  • Emerging Companies & Venture Capital
  • Private Equity Investments
  • Compliance & Risk
  • Business & Corporate Tax
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03 / LEGACY

Wills, Trusts & Estates

Thoughtful planning for individuals and families seeking to organize wealth, preserve assets and establish a durable framework for the future.

  • Wills & Revocable Trusts
  • Irrevocable Trust Planning
  • Asset Protection Strategies
  • Business Succession
  • Wealth Transfer Planning
  • Estate & Gift Tax Planning
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Sector experience

Legal insight for the assets that shape value.

Real estate and business decisions become more sophisticated as capital, operations, regulation and long-term strategy intersect. Our counsel is designed for precisely those situations.

01 — FEATURED

Commercial Real Estate

Counsel for owners, investors, developers, operators and property companies pursuing transactions where structure, timing and economics matter.

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02

Shopping Centers
& Retail

Leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, redevelopment and operating arrangements.

03

Office

Commercial leasing, ownership structures, investments, repositioning and transaction strategy.

04

Residential
& Multifamily

Multifamily acquisitions, development, ownership, financing and strategic transactions.

05

Hospitality
& Leisure

Hotel, resort, leisure and hospitality-related real estate and business transactions.

06

Data Centers

Real estate, development, infrastructure, leasing and investment considerations for technology-intensive assets.

07

Industrial
& Logistics

Industrial properties, logistics facilities, leasing, acquisitions and development transactions.

08

Biotech
& Life Sciences

Strategic counsel for companies, investors and property stakeholders operating in life-sciences environments.

09

Land Use

Entitlements, zoning, development approvals, land use regulations, development agreements and strategies for navigating complex regulatory processes.

Real Estate

From acquisition to exit. Structure the deal. Protect the value.

Counsel for entrepreneurs, closely held companies, emerging businesses, investors and established enterprises navigating formation, growth, financing, governance, acquisitions and strategic change.

01

Commercial Leasing

Negotiation and structuring of sophisticated office, retail, industrial, hospitality and mixed-use leases, amendments, assignments and related agreements.

02

Joint Ventures & Equity

Structuring relationships among property owners, developers, investors, sponsors and capital partners, including governance and economic arrangements.

03

Development & Land Use

Counsel for acquisitions, development structures, entitlements, land-use matters, development agreements and related contractual arrangements.

04

Acquisitions & Dispositions

Legal strategy for purchases, sales, due diligence, title and entity structuring, closing mechanics and post-closing considerations.

05

Construction Transactions

Agreements and legal structures supporting development, construction, ownership and project relationships.

06

Multifamily Housing

Counsel for multifamily investors, owners and developers across acquisitions, development, partnerships and operational structures.

Business & Finance

Build the business. Protect the enterprise.

Business counsel for founders, investors, executives and established companies navigating formation, financing, growth, transactions, governance and strategic change.

01

Mergers & Acquisitions

Counsel through acquisitions, dispositions, strategic combinations, transaction structuring, diligence and closing.

02

Corporate Governance

Governance frameworks, operating agreements, board and ownership matters, compliance and ongoing corporate legal strategy.

03

Emerging Companies

Formation, founder arrangements, commercial contracts, financing, equity matters and legal infrastructure for growing companies.

04

Venture Capital

Legal counsel surrounding fundraising, equity structures, investor relationships and company-side transaction considerations.

05

Private Equity

Counsel for investors and businesses addressing acquisitions, investments, governance and complex ownership structures.

06

Business & Corporate Tax

Strategic coordination around entity structures, transactions, investments, ownership and tax-sensitive business decisions.

Wills, Trusts & Estates

Preserve what you've built. Plan what comes next.

Estate planning designed around family objectives, business interests, real estate holdings, wealth transfer and long-term stewardship.

PRIVATE WEALTH & LEGACY

A durable legal framework for the next generation.

Thoughtful estate planning can coordinate personal wealth, business interests, real property and family objectives into a cohesive plan.

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01 Wills & Revocable Trusts
02 Irrevocable Trust Planning
03 Wealth Transfer Strategy
04 Business Succession Planning
05 Estate & Gift Tax Planning
06 Family Wealth Structures
Strategic advisory

Legal counsel that sees the whole board.

The strongest legal strategy starts before the document is drafted. We help clients identify the issues that matter, evaluate available structures and understand the legal considerations surrounding important decisions.

01

Structure

Clarify ownership, governance, transaction architecture, risk allocation and the legal relationships that support the underlying business objective.

BUILD THE FRAMEWORK
03

Execute

Translate the strategy into carefully negotiated agreements, coordinated legal work and practical implementation designed around the client's objectives.

MOVE WITH CLARITY
Why clients engage us

Sophisticated matters deserve sophisticated thinking.

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Business-minded counsel

Legal analysis informed by the commercial realities, economics and objectives surrounding the matter.

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Integrated perspective

Real estate, corporate, tax and estate-planning considerations can be evaluated as connected pieces of a larger strategy.

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Direct communication

Clear explanations, practical options and focused communication designed to make complex legal issues easier to navigate.

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Long-term perspective

Counsel that can remain relevant as a business grows, an investment evolves or a family's priorities change.

The engagement

A deliberate process. A clear path forward.

01

Understand

We begin by understanding the people, assets, business objectives, relationships and circumstances surrounding the matter.

02

Analyze

We identify material legal considerations, potential structures, contractual issues and strategic questions that deserve attention.

03

Advise

We explain the relevant considerations and work with the client to determine an approach consistent with the client's objectives.

04

Execute

We put the selected strategy into practice through drafting, negotiation, coordination and ongoing legal support.

Client perspective

Counsel designed around trust.

Sophisticated legal relationships are built on communication, discretion, responsiveness and a clear understanding of the client's objectives.

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Managing a complex national portfolio of shopping centers requires the responsiveness and understanding of the realities of institutional real estate ownership. With a focus on practical, commercially focused advice, Sohn Law Group has distinguished itself as an exceptional legal partner across our national portfolio - whether navigating complex regulatory matters, preparing our portfolio for sale, or managing investment transactions. Their firm provides a rare combination of sophisticated legal judgment, deep industry knowledge, and a practical understanding of the commercial considerations that drive institutional real estate.
- Westfield Corporation
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Real estate, capital, business and family planning often belong in the same conversation.
- Bowers Family Trust
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Complex real estate investments require more than legal expertise. They require business judgment, strategic perspective, and a partner who understands the full picture to achieve the best outcome for the investment.
- Starwood Capital Partners

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Insights

Thinking ahead is part of the counsel.

Practical perspectives on real estate, business, corporate strategy, tax considerations and wealth planning.

Real Estate 01

Structuring a Real Estate Joint Venture: Key Legal Considerations for Investors

Ownership, governance, capital contributions, distributions, decision-making and exit provisions can materially shape the relationship between real estate investment partners.

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Wills, Trusts & Estates 02

Estate Planning for Business Owners: Connecting Wealth, Ownership & Succession

Business interests can represent a significant portion of family wealth. An estate plan should account for ownership, control, liquidity and succession objectives.

Plan for what comes next ↗
Business & Finance 03

What Founders Should Consider Before Accepting Outside Investment

Capital can accelerate growth, but financing documents can also establish governance rights, economic arrangements and obligations that shape the company going forward.

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Private consultation

Bring us the matter that matters.

If you are evaluating a transaction, protecting an investment, building a company, planning for the future or navigating a consequential legal decision, begin with a confidential conversation about your objectives.

01

Describe the matter and the outcome you are seeking.

02

Provide enough context for the firm to understand the nature and potential scope of the engagement.

03

Then the firm can determine whether an initial consultation is appropriate and whether it is able to assist.

CONFIDENTIAL INQUIRY

Tell us what you're working on.

Submissions are inquiries only and are subject to conflicts review and the firm's acceptance of the matter.