NEIL CHAN

As a San Francisco native and a second-generation attorney, Neil brings a deep understanding of the legal and business landscapes that shape the community. With almost a decade of experience spanning both "big law" and boutique practice, he focuses on delivering tailored legal solutions that align with clients' business objectives. His practice centers on commercial real estate transactions, corporate structuring, and private equity investments, with a particular emphasis on complex deals that require creative problem-solving and strategic foresight.

Neil has extensive experience advising clients on a wide range of matters, including buy-sell agreements, leasing, financing, joint ventures, and mergers and acquisitions. Additionally, he serves as outside general counsel to several companies, providing ongoing strategic legal guidance across multiple practice areas and helping businesses navigate day-to-day legal challenges while positioning them for long-term growth. His approach is rooted in a commitment to understanding clients' goals and providing practical, business-oriented advice. Whether guiding startups through early-stage fundraising, structuring multimillion-dollar real estate investments, or serving as trusted counsel for ongoing business operations, he prioritizes efficiency, transparency, and results.

His philosophy is simple: legal expertise should serve as a tool to achieve the best possible business outcomes. Neil strives to provide thoughtful, strategic counsel that empowers clients to make informed decisions and achieve their goals.

Clients value his ability to navigate intricate legal and financial issues while maintaining a focus on their long-term success. Neil is dedicated to building strong relationships based on trust, ensuring that clients feel confident that their interests are always at the forefront of his work.

Notable Representation(s):

Negotiated and closed an $8MM sale of an industrial warehouse in San Francisco, CA, involving creative financing structures to minimize seller liability and maximize purchase price.
Negotiated and closed a $10MM acquisition of a mixed-use retail and office building in Los Angeles, CA, from a national pension fund.
Structured and negotiated a high-end shopping center restaurant lease, successfully limiting personal guarantees and operating expenses to reduce liability for the client.
Guided the formation of a joint venture governing a multimillion-dollar investment in a high-end restaurant.
Advised private equity fund managers on the creation of U.S. and international commercial real estate joint ventures and fund structuring, enabling cross-border investments totaling $500MM.
Serves as outside general counsel to multiple real estate private equity funds and established businesses, providing comprehensive legal support including contract negotiations, employment matters, regulatory compliance, and strategic business planning.
Venture debt financing for technology-enabled engineering services firm.
Primary buy-side and sell-side M&A support for transactions technology and services companies.