Dorsey & Whitney LLP, Real Estate | Chambers USA Profile

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Provided by Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Deep expertise in corporate real estate (corporate campuses, manufacturing facilities, Tier III data centers, distribution centers) and the health care industry (hospitals, medical office buildings, clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities).
Counsel to some of the most significant companies in the United States and this region, including United Health Group, U.S. Bank, Wells Fargo, Honeywell International Inc., Travelers, United Properties, Trammell Crow, Investors Real Estate Trust, Fairview Health Services and Ryan Companies.
Deep expertise in public private partnerships, sale-leasebacks, tax credit deals and multi-state financings.
We are known for handling large and complex deals, often involving multiple properties.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Minnesota

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Dorsey & Whitney LLP has a strong offering in the commercial real estate arena, attracting a notable client base of blue-chip corporates headquartered in Minnesota and throughout the USA. It is recognized as a go-to practice for real estate transactions originating in the healthcare sector, among others, and noted for its expert handling of multistate financings and PPP. The firm is also sought after for its land use expertise and additionally recognized for its strength in tax credit transactions. It is highly experienced in all aspects of high value, multiuse development projects.

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Work Highlights

Dorsey & Whitney advised the City of Edina in a multiparty redevelopment agreement to replace a 90,000 square foot retail store with a mixed-use development.

Strengths

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The real estate transactions department is deep and experienced with strong focus on client service. The attorneys are business-oriented and skilled at solving complex problems.

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USA

The Dorsey & Whitney team offers poise in dealing with transaction counterparties, perspective on representing both lender and borrower clients.

Real Estate respondent
USA

They are amazingly supportive, provide quick turnaround and are effective and efficient.

Real Estate respondent
USA

The real estate transactions department is deep and experienced with strong focus on client service. The attorneys are business-oriented and skilled at solving complex problems.

Real Estate respondent
USA

The Dorsey & Whitney team offers poise in dealing with transaction counterparties, perspective on representing both lender and borrower clients.

Real Estate respondent
USA

They are amazingly supportive, provide quick turnaround and are effective and efficient.

Real Estate respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Jay Lindgren

Band 1

Jay Lindgren's practice focuses on the zoning and other regulatory and financial aspects of development and redevelopment projects.

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Marcus A. Mollison

Band 2

Marcus Mollison has a nationwide practice that covers all areas of real property matters. He focuses in particular on construction contract negotiations and other transactions.

Marcus has a high level of expertise and is well versed in negotiation strategy.

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Robert J Olson

Band 2

Robert Olson is an esteemed real estate attorney with a wide-reaching practice that covers the financing, development and acquisition of commercial property. He is noted for his handling of lease transactions.

Robert has a been a strong partner on many projects. He is efficient, practical and intensely knowledgeable. He's quick with answers and helps wherever he can.

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David Meyer

Band 3

David Meyer has a focus on commercial lending and lease agreements. His practice also includes representing a range of actors in retail, residential, industrial and office projects.

David is a great partner who can advise on complex real estate lending and workout matters.

A very strong and knowledgeable attorney that is a pleasure to work with. He understands our business and specific requirements and provides great service.

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Alyson Van Dyk

Band 4

Alyson Van Dyk has a wide-reaching transactional practice that includes representing clients in the financing, leasing and acquisition of retail, office, mixed-use and residential projects.

Alyson is very knowledgeable and incredibly helpful. She always answers when I call and is very efficient.

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