Highly regarded real estate lawyer Grace Winters has joined Holland & Knight’s Real Estate Section as a partner in Newport Beach. Ms. Winters was previously a partner with Manatt, Phelps & Phillips.
"We are excited to welcome Grace to Holland & Knight. Her extensive experience in acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures and financings, particularly with owners and operators of affordable, workforce and market-rate multifamily housing, makes her an invaluable addition to our team," said Doug Praw, West Coast Real Estate Practice Group Leader. "Grace's deep understanding of the Orange County market will greatly enhance our capabilities and growth in Southern California. We are confident that her skill set and client contacts will complement our team perfectly."
Ms. Winters represents property owners, developers, capital providers, landlords, tenants and investment fund managers in connection with acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, development, ground leasing, commercial leasing, financing, construction, exchanges and other transactions involving multifamily housing, industrial, commercial and office assets throughout the United States. She works closely with clients’ business and legal teams to lead and manage major real estate transactions, regularly collaborating with their internal risk management, compliance and operations departments, as well as outside legal counsel, third-party operators, investors, lenders, developers and consultants.
"I am thrilled to join Holland & Knight and collaborate with such a talented team to contribute to the growth of the West Coast Real Estate Practice Group," said Ms. Winters. "The opportunity to expand Holland & Knight’s real estate group in Orange County, a key market for my clients and prospects, aligns perfectly with my professional goals and practice. I look forward to continuing to leverage my experience to build strong relationships and drive success for our clients in Southern California."
In addition, Chambers USA (California: Southern) recognizes Ms. Winters as a “go-to advisor” for her “deep knowledge of the real estate industry.” She was also named an “Orange County Visionary” by the Los Angeles Times.
Ms. Winters earned a J.D. degree from UCLA School of Law and a B.A. degree from UCLA.
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