AL STEMP
Partner
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
For over 20 years Al Stemp has represented some of the most recognized real estate investors in the industry. Currently, Stemp represents a diverse group of LA-based and national clients in connection with a broad range of real estate transactions, including advising private equity investors and REIT clients in structuring and negotiating partnership and joint venture agreements for all types of investments in commercial real estate assets and related financing (including mortgage, mezzanine and preferred equity structures), acquisition and disposition transactions.
Stemp frequently serves as real estate counsel to Ares Management Corporation, one of Los Angeles’ most well-known asset managers with over $341 billion in assets under management, in connection with corporate transactions and acts as lead transaction counsel for various real estate joint-venture investments made by Ares’ private real estate funds. Stemp led Hudson Pacific Properties’ acquisition of a 75% interest in Los Angeles’ iconic Westside Pavilion Mall.
