D
avid Barksdale and Joe Bini have joined Nixon Peabody's Los Angeles office as partner and counsel, respectively, in its affordable housing and real estate practice. The firm announced their arrival on Wednesday. Barksdale advises lenders and borrowers, with a focus on complex transactions such as structured finance, joint ventures, and project development. He also represents institutional investors like life insurance companies, private equity funds, and investment banks. Bini's expertise lies in advising banks, institutional investors, and private equity firms on real estate matters, including acquisitions and dispositions.