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September 21, 2016 Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Elects Brian Donnelly as New Firm Chair
SAN FRANCISCO, September 21, 2016 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces the election of Partner Brian P. Donnelly as the firm's new chair effective January 3, 2017. He succeeds Steven Lowenthal, who has served in the role since...
April 20, 2016 Announcement
Katherine Philippakis Named Among Daily Journal’s Top Women Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, April 20, 2016 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP is proud to announce Katherine Philippakis’ selection to the Daily Journal ’s 2016 list of California’s “Top Women Lawyers.” The annual list recognizes 100 leading women lawyers...
March 30, 2016 Media Coverage
San Francisco Firm Starts Cannabis Practice Group
Daily Journal March 30, 2016 "San Francisco Firm Starts Cannabis Practice Group" Farella Braun + Martel formally launches a Cannabis Industry Practice Group, making it one of the largest and most prominent firms to wade into the practice area.  Business...
March 30, 2016 Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Launches Cannabis Industry Practice
SAN FRANCISCO, Mar. 30, 2016: Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces the launch of a practice group dedicated to one of the fastest growing industries in the U.S.: the Cannabis Industry Practice . The practice is led by Transactional...
June 1, 2015 Media Coverage
Farella Braun, Allen Matkins Guide Swig's $75M Refinancing
Law360 June 1, 2015 "Farella Braun, Allen Matkins Guide Swig's $75M Refinancing" Farella Real Estate Partner Tony Ratner represented The Swig Co. LLC in its $75 million refinancing of an office property in San Francisco’s SOMA district from lender John...
May 26, 2015 Media Coverage
Miracle Mile Office Tower Trades for $150 Million
Los Angeles Business Journal May 26, 2015 "Miracle Mile Office Tower Trades for $150 Million" Farella Braun + Martel Real Estate Partner Tony Ratner represented The Swig Company in its $150 million joint venture purchase of 6300 Wilshire Blvd., a Class A...
April 10, 2015 Media Coverage
Kinship and SIMEON Buy Two Office Properties in Sunnyvale for $55MM
The Registry April 10, 2015 "Kinship and SIMEON Buy Two Office Properties in Sunnyvale for $55MM" Farella Braun + Martel represented Kinship Capital in its joint venture acquisition with SIMEON Commercial Properties of two office buildings in Sunnyvale for...
November 3, 2014 Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Earns 2015 “Best Law Firms” Rankings
San Francisco, CA – November 3, 2014: Several Farella Braun + Martel LLP practices were recognized in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers 2015 “Best Law Firms” rankings. The rankings are based on client and peer evaluations and information...