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Mayer Brown LLP

Construction

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Mayer Brown LLP

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Construction - Illinois

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Mayer Brown's Chicago-based construction practice has extensive experience acting on behalf of owner and lender-side clients, including governmental entities, involved in construction projects. The team has excellent experience and expertise in the drafting and negotiation of construction, procurement and financing contracts, as well as advising on issues arising during the construction of the project.
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Work Highlights

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  • Mayer Brown represented Kraft Heinz Foods Company in the negotiation of a design and build agreement, development agreement and build-to-suit synthetic lease financing for its warehouse and distribution facility in Dekalb, IL.

Strengths

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  • They have deep knoweldge of the industry, have worked with construction transactions for years and are helpful.

    Construction respondentUSA

  • Mayer Brown is effective at participation on large diverse teams under separate engagements with the same client. The level of service is exceptional and the response is always within a reasonable timeline.

    Construction respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Joanna Horsnail
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    Joanna Horsnail

    Joanna Horsnail leads the firm's construction practice. She has broad experience in negotiations, design and supply matters and site diligence issues.

    • Joanna Horsnail is a quality lawyer.

      Construction respondentUSA
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