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17 January 2025 January 2025 ยป by partnerships, limited liability companies, corporations, individuals, and tax-exempt entities, as well as planning for California property and documentary transfer taxes. She has advised a wide range of real estate clients on various tax issues, which allows her to holistically look at transactions and the implications and provide strategic guidance as to what can be done to make it as tax efficient as possible. She advises her clients on tax implications of proposed acquisitions, dispositions, and exchanges of real property and has extensive experience drafting and negotiating tax provisions in purchase and sale agreements, joint venture, and partnership agreements. Robbie Hull is a land use, natural resources, and environmental attorney who represents developers across various industries in obtaining permits needed to develop complex land use projects, including some of the nation's largest renewable energy projects, as well as mixed-use and affordable housing projects. Robbie plays a crucial role in counseling clients through the local, state, and federal entitlement process and has significant experience with the California Environ- mental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), planning and zoning laws, and laws related to wetlands and endan- gered species, water supply, and the Williamson Act. As part of Cox Castle's Renewable Energy Industry Team, Robbie has helped clients develop thousands of megawatts of renewable energy and battery storage in California and other western states. Ira Klein is an environmental attorney who rep- resents developers in the remediation and redevelopment of complex contaminated properties, including at large sites such as former power plants and former landfills. He also advises clients across various industries on a range of environmental and occupational safety and health issues, including on complicated environmental compliance issues, enforcement defence and environmental litigation, regulatory and legislative advocacy, and project development work. His clientele hails from a range of sectors, including real estate, telecommunications, pharmaceuti- cal, construction, manufacturing, waste-to-energy, solar, oilfield services, and biomass. "Our new partners reflect our firm's depth and breadth of expertise across all facets of law relevant to the real estate in- dustry and to businesses with real estate needs," said Mathew Wyman, co-chair, Cox Castle. "Selected for their expertise, accomplishments, exceptional client service, and dedication to our clients and our firm, we are proud to welcome them as our partners. They will continue to drive forward our practice in vital areas, helping our clients navigate their most significant and complicated matters." Cox Castle was founded in Los Angeles in 1968, with the goal of pro- viding superior and comprehensive legal services to businesses, institutions, and individuals in all aspects of the real estate, finance, and construction industries. Cox Castle employs more than 140 transactional attorneys and litigators in its Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Francisco offices. The firm has substantial expertise in matters involving land and improved property acquisitions and dispositions; joint ven- tures; single and multifamily residential development; land use, entitlement, and regulatory compliance (including coastal commission and condemnation); office, industrial, retail, and mixed-use development, leasing, and management; commercial lending and institutional investment; loan workouts and financial restructuring; construction; resort and hospitality; labor and employment; risk management and insurance; environ- mental compliance; renewable energy and natural resources; and tax and estate planning. M O V E R S & S H A K E R S FEATURE STORY THE BEST SOLUTION IS NOT ALWAYS THE SHINY NEW TOY While it can be debated as to how much default and foreclosure activity lies ahead, default servicers must carefully examine their tech systems to keep ahead of the curve. FEATURE STORY DRIVING GROWTH: LEVERAGING HOME EQUITY TO EXPAND LOAN OFFICER OPPORTUNITIES In a tight market, LOs seeking to diversify their offerings are turning to home equity products to expand their role and become a financial guide for life. COUNSEL'S CORNER FACING THE FORECLOSURE AND BANKRUPTCY CHALLENGES OF TODAY Robert S. Kahane, a foreclosure and bankruptcy attorney with more than 30 years under his belt, discusses current compliance issues related to loan servicing process enhancements. EXPERT INSIGHTS TONY JULIANELLE, CEO OF REAL ATLAS ESTATE discusses current market trends and the forces that will shape the landscape in the industry. ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: Brought to you by & YOUR TRUSTED SOURCE FOR MORTGAGE BANK ING AND SERVICING NEWS AUGUST 2024 Magazine The Burden of Proof MortgagePoint profiles Bron, Inc., a company that has carved out a unique niche with a focus on crucial but often-overlooked tasks such as managing registrations, utilities, and HOA verifications. 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MortgagePoint gathered a panel of experts to dig deeper into the impact of the Presidential Elections and potential changes in the White House. TO YOUR TRUSTED SOURCE FOR MORTGAGE BANK ING AND SERVICING NEWS OCTOBER 2024 Magazine The Industry Leaves Its Mark at Five Star Conference Exclusive coverage from this year's Five Star Conference, including profiles of the Lifetime Achievement honoree, the Women in Housing Leadership Award recipients, and more. THE 2024 FIVE STAR CONFERENCE & EXPO SEPTEMBER 24-26, 2024 DALLAS, TEXAS