Benzion J. Benny Westreich

Benzion J. Benny Westreich

Real Estate Law

5.0 (1 reviews)
Los Angeles, California
37+ years experience
Katten
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2121 Avenue Of The Stars, Suite 1100, Los Angeles, CA 90067-5010
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Bio

Benzion Westreich has helped bring to life some of the most complex real estate developments of recent years, including the construction of two multi-billion-dollar sports arena mixed-use complexes. In a business where events rarely unfold as planned, he anticipates potential problems and makes appropriate adjustments so that clients don't meet with unwelcome surprises. He counsels clients on all sides of transactions, including lenders and borrowers, developers and equity partners, buyers and sellers and landlords and tenants.Benny takes on a role for clients that goes well beyond just executing transactions and performing legal review. He keeps his eye open for opportunities, sensing the ones that will fit his clients' business goals. When high-profile problems arise, he advises clients on crisis management strategies. He views his role as a counselor in addition to being a lawyer. One of Benny's clients, in Chambers USA, described him as "…what I consider a business lawyer should be; he understands that it is key to find a compromise and not just be right."Private equity firms, real estate investment trusts (REITs) and individuals are among the investors that regularly turn to Benny for transactions involving all types of commercial and residential properties.In a complex real estate project, such as the financing and construction of mixed-use facilities, Benny knows how to coordinate interlocking deal pieces involving multiple properties and uses, keeping an eye out for the long-term prospects, including ownership restructurings and bifurcations, refinancing and exit strategies. His work has also included public-private financings, which require careful attention to public relations as well as legal issues. Benzion Westreich has helped bring to life some of the most complex real estate developments of recent years, including the construction of two multi-billion-dollar sports arena mixed-use complexes. In a business where events rarely unfold as planned, he anticipates potential problems and makes appropriate adjustments so that clients don't meet with unwelcome surprises. He counsels clients on all sides of transactions, including lenders and borrowers, developers and equity partners, buyers and sellers and landlords and tenants.Benny takes on a role for clients that goes well beyond just executing transactions and performing legal review. He keeps his eye open for opportunities, sensing the ones that will fit his clients' business goals. When high-profile problems arise, he advises clients on crisis management strategies. He views his role as a counselor in addition to being a lawyer. One of Benny's clients, in Chambers USA, described him as "…what I consider a business lawyer should be; he understands that it is key to find a compromise and not just be right."Private equity firms, real estate investment trusts (REITs) and individuals are among the investors that regularly turn to Benny for transactions involving all types of commercial and residential properties.In a complex real estate project, such as the financing and construction of mixed-use facilities, Benny knows how to coordinate interlocking deal pieces involving multiple properties and uses, keeping an eye out for the long-term prospects, including ownership restructurings and bifurcations, refinancing and exit strategies. His work has also included public-private financings, which require careful attention to public relations as well as legal issues. Benzion Westreich has helped bring to life some of the most complex real estate developments of recent years, including the construction of two multi-billion-dollar sports arena mixed-use complexes. In a business where events rarely unfold as planned, he anticipates potential problems and makes appropriate adjustments so that clients don't meet with unwelcome surprises. He counsels clients on all sides of transactions, including lenders and borrowers, developers and equity partners, buyers and sellers and landlords and tenants. Benny takes on a role for clients that goes well beyond just executing transactions and performing legal review. He keeps his eye open for opportunities, sensing the ones that will fit his clients' business goals. His work has also included public-private financings, which require careful attention to public relations as well as legal issues.

Practice Areas

Real Estate Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Real Estate Law
  • Special Focus: Commercial
  • Special Focus: Construction
  • Special Focus: Conveyance
  • Special Focus: Development
  • Special Focus: Finance
  • Special Focus: Hospitality
  • Special Focus: Partnership and Limited Liability
  • Special Focus: Residential
  • Special Focus: Secured Transactions
  • Special Focus: Tax Certiorari
  • Special Focus: Transactions

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2009

Education

  • Columbia University, J.D., graduated 1988

Reviews

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Brian Parker

2 weeks ago

Invaluable Counsel on a Complex Commercial Real Estate Deal

When our firm faced intricate zoning and construction contract issues for a major retail development, we turned to Benzion Westreich. His 37 years of experience, particularly his recognized focus in commercial real estate and construction law, were immediately apparent. Mr. Westreich guided us with a masterful understanding of the legal and practical hurdles, drawing on his background with multi-billion-dollar arena projects. His strategic advice from Katten's Los Angeles office was not just legally sound but commercially astute, directly contributing to a successful and timely project close. He is the definition of a seasoned counselor—professional, deeply knowledgeable, and utterly reliable.

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