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Holland & Hart LLP

Real Estate

USA Guide 2026 : Utah


Holland & Hart LLP

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About

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The real estate sector requires practical, business-oriented solutions to the most complex problems on projects across the country.

 

When deals are big, issues are complex, or stakes are high, our team is the one to call. Experienced in shopping centers and office, industrial, mixed-use developments; multifamily housing and affordable housing projects; hospitality venues; traditional and renewable energy projects; and healthcare facilities, we provide insight to the communities where we live and work. 

Clients rely on us for comprehensive counsel on matters including property acquisitions and sales and on finance, development, land use, zoning, and environmental issues, as well as for leasing, tax, business operations and management, and industry-specific guidance. Through due diligence and regulatory compliance protocols, many risks can be minimized or avoided entirely. 

We know the relevant decision-makers, the unique dynamics, and the stakeholders in play. With experience extending to large infrastructure, construction, stadiums, P3 ventures, and other large-scale development projects, we offer strategic counsel, exceptional skill, and creative solutions at every stage of real estate projects.

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Real Estate - Utah

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Holland & Hart LLP advises on the full range of real estate matters, including residential, resort and mixed-use developments. The firm demonstrates an impressive track record handling high-value acquisitions, development projects and land use planning. Prominent for its expertise in transactions involving multifamily housing, it can also advise on the real estate elements of renewable energy projects and is noted for its handling of land use, zoning and entitlement matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Holland & Hart represented Beaver Valley Hospital in negotiating amended and restated agreements concerning the licensing, financing and management of 45 nursing facilities through three transactions, with a total value of $225 million.

Strengths

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  • Holland & Hart consistently identifies problems early, explains them plainly and builds solutions into the deal structure and documents, reducing surprises late in the process.

    Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Holland & Hart is extremely attentive to detail and always willing to explain how a small change in an agreement could have massive impacts on one of our projects.

    Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Holland & Hart offers excellent working knowledge of local real estate and land use laws.

    Real Estate respondentUSA
  • I am comfortable referring clients to Holland & Hart because I am confident they will receive accurate, thorough and unbiased advice.

    Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Holland & Hart is responsive to changing conditions but also anticipates needs and communicates promptly.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Carl Barton
    Band 1Carl Barton

    Carl Barton

    Carl Barton regularly advises on residential, industrial, multipurpose and hospitality projects. He also acts for clients on real estate transactions such as state audits and commercial loans.

    • I cannot speak highly enough of Carl Barton. He is exceptional.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
    • Carl is incredibly smart and knowledgeable.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Band 2David K Broadbent
    Band 2David K Broadbent

    David K Broadbent

    David Broadbent offers extensive knowledge of real estate financing as part of his broad transactional capabilities. He is well placed to handle transactional matters in the renewable energy sector.

  • Band 3Adrienne Bell
    Band 3Adrienne Bell

    Adrienne Bell

    Adrienne Bell regularly advises real estate developers and clients from the energy sector on large-scale developments. She brings wider experience in planning and entitlement concerns.
  • Band 3Brian C Cheney
    Band 3Brian C Cheney

    Brian C Cheney

    Brian Cheney offers notable strength in the development of mixed-use residential and retail projects. He is held in high regard for his longstanding market experience in Utah.

    • Brian Cheney is really good to work with and collaborative, with a mentality of helping his clients get the deal moved forward.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Band 3Matthew Wirthlin
    Band 3Matthew Wirthlin

    Matthew Wirthlin

    Matthew Wirthlin handles a wide range of real estate transactions, including acquisitions and financing. He has notable experience in multifamily projects.

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