PALO ALTO, CA-Which strategies are ultimately used is largely a function of negotiating leverage between the parties and the purchaser's exit strategy for the particular asset says Manatt's Michael Polentz in this <b>EXCLUSIVE</b> commentary.

LOS ANGELES-Sponsors retiring the opportunity investment need to be sure to confirm that the opportunity investor is still the sole owner of the interest, says Tom Muller of Manatt, Phelps &amp; Phillips LLP.

PALO ALTO, CA-When it comes to construction, one size does not fit all, says Michael Polentz, co-chair of the real estate &amp; land use practice group at Manatt, Phelps &amp; Phillips LLP.

LOS ANGELES-Tom Muller of Manatt, Phelps &amp; Phillips gives tips on how a buyer can feel comfortable when making a claim on the carefully-crafted reps.

LOS ANGELES-Lenders, borrowers and guarantors remain sensitive to the potential risk of future case law and legislation, says Michael C. Polentz of Manatt, Phelps &amp; Phillips.