Chambers USA Ranks Allen Matkins Band 1 in California Real Estate for 25th Consecutive Year
Environmental, Land Use, and Construction Practices Also Receive Top Rankings
Press Release
6.04.26
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – June 4, 2026 – Allen Matkins is pleased to announce that it has received top rankings in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. The firm received a Band 1 ranking in Real Estate in Southern California, as well as a Band 2 ranking in California Environment. In California Zoning/Land Use, the firm jumped from Band 3 to Band 2, and the firm was ranked Band 4 in California Construction. Partners Anton “Tony” Natsis and Dean Pappas received Band 1 rankings in Real Estate, Sandi Nichols received a Band 1 ranking in Environment, and Partner David Osias received a Band 1 ranking in Water Law.
Chambers noted in its review of the firm’s Environmental practice:
“Allen Matkins maintains a strong reputation for the full range of environmental regulatory, transactional and dispute resolution work. It boasts a strong litigation team with significant experience in both trial and appeals, particularly in relation to CERCLA cases and contaminated sites. The firm frequently advises clientele on high-value projects and redevelopments requiring environmental due diligence. Has a wealth of experience in water rights and quality matters. Clients include Silicon Valley tech companies, major developers and public sector bodies.”
In its remarks about the Real Estate practice, Chambers wrote:
“The firm is particularly noted for its strength in highly sophisticated leases, acquisitions and dispositions. Recognized in the market for representing developers, the firm has additional expertise in related areas, including joint venture transactions, land use approvals and commercial finance and tax issues.”
Partner Ariel Shaeps was ranked for the first time in Construction as “Up and Coming,” and Partner Kamran Javandel was recognized in Band 4 in Environment – up from “Up and Coming” in 2025. In total, the firm received 13 individual rankings, including four in Band 1. This is the 25th consecutive year that Allen Matkins is in the top tier of real estate law firms in California.
Since 1999, Chambers and Partners has been researching the global legal profession, identifying the leading lawyers and law firms. Chambers rankings are determined by interviews with thousands of lawyers and their clients worldwide. The results are audited independently and are based on a range of professional qualities most valued by clients.
Ranked Practices:
- California Southern: Real Estate (Band 1)
- California: Environment (Band 2)
- California: Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use (Band 2)
- California: Construction (Band 4)
Ranked Lawyers:
Band 1 Ranked Lawyers:
- Tony Natsis (California Southern: Real Estate)
- Sandi Nichols (California: Environment)
- David Osias (California: Water Law)
- Dean Pappas (California Southern: Real Estate)
Other Lawyers Recognized:
- Pamela Andes (California: Environment)
- Jeffrey Chine (California: Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use)
- Kamran Javandel (California: Environment)
- Gary McKitterick (California Southern: Real Estate)
- David Stone (California Southern: Real Estate)
- Jennifer Sung (California Southern: Real Estate)
- John Tipton (California Southern: Real Estate)
- Marc Young (California Southern: Real Estate)