Real Estate
USA Guide 2024 : Minnesota
Band 3
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+1 612 371 3211About
Provided by Ballard Spahr LLP
Ballard Spahr’s clients include developers, lenders, institutional investors, landlords and tenants, contractors and property managers. In addition to traditional commercial real estate clientele, Ballard Spahr represents business enterprises including national retailers, renewable energy developers, charter schools and other non-profit organizations, senior and affordable housing developers and governmental entities. Ballard Spahr has expertise in all phases of real estate development, from land use and project planning through completion of construction. Our attorneys represent parties in all aspects of financing, including traditional construction and permanent financing, tax exempt bond financing, as well as other forms of private equity and investment financing. The firm’s real estate attorneys advise clients on transactions that are national, regional and local in scope and that cover everything from sales and acquisitions to build-to-suit leases and sales, ground-up development, leasing and mixed use projects.
Chambers Review
Ballard Spahr possesses a strong regional and national practice that is well versed in the full spectrum of commercial real estate matters, including financing, leasing, acquisitions and development. The firm maintains particular expertise in mixed-use and affordable housing developments. It regularly advises on tax-exempt loans. It acts for a broad range of clients, including government entities and retailers.
Work Highlights
- Ballard Spahr advised Duffy Development Company on the development of a 75-unit mixed-income housing tax credit project in Brooklyn Park, MN.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their differentiator is the ability to identify the most impactful issues and highlight them with recommendations, versus getting drawn into all the complex issues and scenarios."
"The team has a diverse mix of knowledge and backgrounds."
"Their differentiator is the ability to identify the most impactful issues and highlight them with recommendations, versus getting drawn into all the complex issues and scenarios."
"The team has a diverse mix of knowledge and backgrounds."
Notable Practitioners
Angela Christy frequently handles affordable housing and community development projects and has experience representing investors, government entities and developers.
"Angela is an outstanding lawyer."
James Walston's practice covers a range of property transactions. He often works on acquisitions, sales and financings.
Laura Krenz advises clients on a range of projects, including industrial and office buildings. She is well respected for her ability to handle sales and leasing transactions.
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