News
June 2, 2014
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises First Solar on Silver State South Solar Project
SAN FRANCISCO, June 2, 2014: Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented First Solar, Inc. on its 250-megawatt Silver State South Solar Project, located on approximately 3,000 acres of federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in Clark...
June 2, 2014
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises First Solar on Sale of Macho Springs Solar Project
SAN FRANCISCO, June 2, 2014: Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented First Solar, Inc. on its sale of the 50 megawatt Macho Springs Solar Project to Southern Company subsidiary Southern Power and Turner Renewable Energy. The project is located...
May 23, 2014
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Practice Areas, Attorneys Ranked by Chambers USA 2014
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (May 23, 2014): Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces that Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized six practice areas and named 12 lawyers as leaders in their field in the legal directory’s 2014...
December 16, 2013
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Attracts Renewable Energy Veteran Dirk Mueller to Thriving Practice
SAN FRANCISCO, December 16, 2013: Farella Braun + Martel LLP adds 20-year energy and real estate finance attorney Dirk R. Mueller as a partner in its Renewable Energy & Clean Technologies Practice Group and Real Estate & Land Use Department...
November 1, 2013
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Honored with 2014 “Best Law Firms” Rankings
San Francisco , CA – November 1, 2013: Several Farella Braun + Martel LLP practices were recognized in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers 2014 “Best Law Firms” rankings. Earning the highest level recognition, Farella’s Construction, Environmental and Mass...
August 15, 2013
Announcement
Best Lawyers in America® 2014 Recognizes 28 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys; Three Named “Lawyers of the Year”
SAN FRANCISCO, August 15, 2013: Twenty-eight Farella Braun + Martel LLP attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America ® 2014. Additionally, three Farella partners have been recognized as a 2014 Lawyer of...
July 9, 2013
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2013 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
SAN FRANCISCO (July 9, 2013): Fifty Farella Braun + Martel attorneys across diverse practice areas were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2013. Two Farella attorneys received special recognition...
April 23, 2013
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises First Solar on Sale of Campo Verde Solar Project
SAN FRANCISCO, April 23, 2013 : Farella Braun + Martel has advised First Solar, Inc. on its sale of the 139-megawatt Campo Verde Solar Project to Southern Company subsidiary Southern Power and Turner Renewable Energy. The project is located...
April 1, 2013
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises First Solar on Acquisition of Solar Gen 2 Power Project
SAN FRANCISCO, April 1, 2013: Farella Braun + Martel has advised First Solar, Inc. on its acquisition of the 150-megawatt Solar Gen 2 power project located in Imperial County, Calif. First Solar News Release Farella’s deal team was led...
November 1, 2012
Accolades
Farella Practices Earn Top Level National 2013 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” Rankings
San Francisco, CA – November 1, 2012: Several Farella Braun + Martel LLP practices received top honors in the 2013 U.S. News - Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings. The firm’s Construction and Environmental practices earned National Tier One level...
September 6, 2012
Media Coverage
San Jose Office Complex Scores Financing
Daily Journal September 6, 2012 "San Jose Office Complex Scores Financing" Greg Shean represented the borrower in a $46 million office complex financing deal in San Jose, California.
August 30, 2012
Media Coverage
San Francisco Office and Restaurant Space Wins $32 Million Refinancing
Daily Journal August 30, 2012 “San Francisco Office and Restaurant Space Wins $32 Million Refinancing” Farella Braun + Martel’s Real Estate partner, Anthony Ratner, represented the borrower.
June 29, 2012
Accolades
Katherine Philippakis Receives 2012 Women in Business Award from the North Bay Business Journal
SAN FRANCISCO / ST. HELENA, CALIF., June 29, 2012 – Farella Braun + Martel Partner Katherine Philippakis received a 2012 Women in Business Award from the North Bay Business Journal at a gala reception and dinner on June 28...
June 7, 2012
Accolades
Chambers USA 2012 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Lawyers, Practices
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (June 7, 2012): Farella Braun + Martel announces that Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized 13 lawyers and seven practice areas in its 2012 edition. Nationally, Chambers USA recognized Farella’s Construction and Food...
March 1, 2012
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Title Sponsor of Bay Area Real Estate Deals of the Year Awards
SAN FRANCISCO, March 1, 2012 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP is again proud to join the San Francisco Business Times as the title sponsor of Bay Area Real Estate Deals of the Year Awards. The awards honor...
February 29, 2012
Announcement
Farella Assists American Conservatory Theater Acquire Historic Strand Theatre
SAN FRANCISCO (February 29, 2012): Farella Braun + Martel assisted the American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) in its acquisition and development of the historic Strand Theatre in San Francisco, the latest major step toward the development and revitalization of...
November 1, 2011
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Practices Earn Top Rankings by U.S. News and Best Lawyers in 2011-2012 “Best Law Firms”
San Francisco , CA – November 1, 2011: Several Farella Braun + Martel LLP practices received top honors in the 2011-2012 U.S. News / Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings. The firm’s Construction and Environmental practices earned National...
September 30, 2011
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises First Solar on Sale of 550MW Desert Sunlight Solar Farm Development
SAN FRANCISCO, September 30, 2011 : Farella Braun + Martel LLP served as First Solar’s environmental, real estate and permitting counsel on the development and financing of First Solar’s Desert Sunlight Solar Farm project, a 550-megawatt (MW) solar...
August 18, 2011
Announcement
First Solar Obtains Key U.S. Bureau of Land Management Decision for Desert Sunlight Solar Farm
SAN FRANCISCO, August 18, 2011 : Farella Braun + Martel announces that it served as lead outside counsel to First Solar in obtaining the key U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Record of Decision (ROD) on August 10...
May 11, 2011
Media Coverage
Top Women Lawyers 2011 - Katherine Philippakis
Daily Journal May 11, 2011 "Top Women Lawyers 2011" Katherine Philippakis was named among the "Top 25 Women Corporate and Transactional Lawyers" in California.
July 1, 2010
Media Coverage
Legal Firms Directory 2010
California Construction July 1, 2010 " Legal Firms Directory 2010" Farella Braun + Martel's Construction Group co-chair Rick Van Duzer was quoted on current trends in the construction industry such as more payment disputes resulting in liens and stop-notice activity and bid...
June 16, 2010
Media Coverage
Cutting Corners
The Registry June 2010 "Cutting Corners" Farella Braun + Martel's real estate department chair Greg Shean was quoted on how hotel operators will fight for different subordination, non-disturbance and attornment clauses (SNDA) in the future.
May 31, 2010
Media Coverage
Hotel Industry Hit Hard by Defaults: Bankruptcy May Provide Opportunities for Investors
Farella Braun + Martel's Restructuring & Insolvency practice attorneys Dean Gloster and Gary Kaplan were quoted on how bankruptcies may provide opportunities for investors and buyers to purchase high-profile properties at favorable costs. Continue reading, here .
April 29, 2010
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Hosts Fourth Annual Developers Conference
SAN FRANCISCO , April 29, 2010 : Farella Braun + Martel LLP recently hosted its Fourth Annual Developers Conference. The half-day seminar, "Opportunity Awaits: Preparing for the Recovery," was held at the Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco...
April 28, 2010
Media Coverage
Transactional Attorneys See Market Improvement
San Francisco Daily Journal April 28, 2010 "Transactional Attorneys See Market Improvement" Farella's Real Estate partner Tony Ratner was quoted.
November 9, 2009
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Represents First Solar in Significant Solar Farm Acquisition
SAN FRANCISCO , Nov. 9, 2009 : Farella Braun + Martel represented Topaz Solar Farms LLC, a subsidiary of First Solar, Inc., in its acquisition of the Carrizo Solar Energy Farm, a planned solar project by Ausra, Inc. in...
July 28, 2009
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Listed As Northern California Super Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO (July 28, 2009) - Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces that 24 attorneys from diverse practice areas were selected for inclusion in the 2009 Northern California Super Lawyers list published by Law & Politics. Three Farella Braun...
May 11, 2009
Media Coverage
Security, Balance Key for Landlords in Renegotiations
California Real Estate Journal May 11, 2009 "Security, Balance Key for Landlords in Renegotiations: Tenant's market prevails, but landlords are padding leases with their own safety nets" Farella Braun + Martel's Tony Ratner quoted.
May 4, 2009
Media Coverage
California's 2009 Major Real Estate Law Firms
California Real Estate Journal May 4, 2009 "California's 2009 Major Real Estate Law Firms" Farella Braun + Martel ranked #5. Recent California real estate matters include winery use permit for Mumm Napa Valley, rezoning of 1000 16th Street, San Francisco...
March 3, 2009
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Assists OptiSolar In $400 Million Solar Project Pipeline Sale To First Solar, Inc.
SAN FRANCISCO/HAYWARD, CALIF. ( March 3, 2009 ) - Farella Braun + Martel of San Francisco represented privately held, Hayward, Calif.-based OptiSolar Inc. in an agreement worth $400 million in stock with Tempe, Ariz.-based First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR...
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