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Shane T. Devins

Associate
Portland
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Fax +1.503.553.6243
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Primary Practice

Secondary Practices

Education

  • LL.M., John Marshall Law School, 2014, (International Business and Trade Law, with honours, Certificate of Concentration in International Corporate and Finance Law)
  • J.D., John Marshall Law School, 2013, (cum laude; Managing Editor, The John Marshall Law Review)
  • B.A., Northern Illinois University, 2009, (National Honors Society)

Admissions

  • Bar of California
  • Bar of Illinois
  • Not Admitted in Oregon
  • Overview
  • Additional Background
  • Representative Work
Shane Devins’ practice touches nearly all aspects of transactional corporate and real estate law, but he primarily focuses on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and the acquisition and disposition of multifamily, retail, office, agricultural, and industrial properties. His practice also includes the drafting and negotiating of commercial lease agreements and design, construction, and development agreements.

Mr. Devins’ experience in corporate and real estate transactions spans across numerous industries, including the representation of clients operating in the maritime, agricultural, food processing, information technology, software licensing, logistics, retail, industrial manufacturing, medical service and supply, and resort and hospitality industry sectors, and the representation of owners, investors (including REITs), and developers of commercial real estate.

Mr. Devins regularly advises domestic and foreign clients (primarily based in Asia) on the potential risks, exposures, and benefits of business and commercial real estate transactions in the United States.

Professional Background

Prior to joining K&L Gates, Shane was a corporate and real estate associate in Los Angeles, CA, where he predominantly worked with and advised local and foreign clients based in Asia on the potential risks, exposure, and benefits of business and commercial real estate transactions in the United States.

Achievements

  • Named to Super Lawyers as a “Rising Star” in Real Estate since 2016

Professional/Civic Activities

  • Chair, Board of Directors, Q Center (2018 - Present)
  • Member, Ignite Gala Planning Committee, Basic Rights Oregon (2018)
  • Board of Directors, Know Your City (2017-2018)
  • Co-Chair, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Committee, American Bar Association (Young Lawyers Division) (2017-2018)
  • Chair, Associate Board, Shelter Partnership, Inc. (2015-2017)
  • Young Professionals Group – NAIOP Southern California (Class of 2016)
  • Commissioner, Human Relations Commission, City of Long Beach (2016)
M&A
  • Representation of closely-held private investment group in its acquisition of an industrial parts manufacturer in Indiana.
  • Representation of ship and industrial repair service provider located in San Diego, CA in connection with its acquisition by a competitor.
  • Representation of marketing and public relations firm in its acquisition of a competitor with locations in New York, California, and Utah.
  • Representation of medical services provider in connection with its acquisition by a Dubai-based private equity firm, including a licensing agreement for the sale of high-end skincare products.
  • Representation of pet food manufacturer in connection with its acquisition by a private equity firm.
Real Estate
  • Representation of purchaser of farmland in northern California, including assistance with obtaining permits for the construction of greenhouses on the property and guidance relating to California regulations on agricultural activities.
  • Representation of Japanese private lender group in $25 million mezzanine debt financing of development of parking garage facility in Los Angeles, California.
  • Representation of Tokyo-based residential developer in its first U.S. acquisition of commercial property in San Diego, California, including preliminary entitlement and development of the property as a multi-use hotel tower.
  • Representation of hotel operator in connection with acquisition of an IHG-portfolio hotel in Phoenix, Arizona.
  • Representation of national charter school developer in acquisition and preliminary entitlement and development of vacant land in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Representation of U.S. subsidiary of international writing instrument company in 150,000 SF lease for office property located in Southern California.
  • Representation of religious nonprofit in multi-million dollar acquisition of multifamily residential property in Beverly Hills, California, to be converted into worship and daycare center.
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