Real Estate
USA Guide 2024 : Utah
Band 2
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Provided by Snell & Wilmer LLP
Snell & Wilmer’s real estate attorneys provide a comprehensive approach to legal services for the real estate industry. The firm’s attorneys assist with real estate projects that range in size from single-tract transactions to multi-use developments and planned communities covering thousands of acres.
Having a large, comprehensive real estate lawyer team allows the firm’s attorneys to focus their work on a range of practice areas including:
- Acquisitions and dispositions
- Project development services
- Project management services
- Specialized project services
- Real estate finance
Noteworthy matters include the following representation:
- Private equity firm Interwest Capital in acquisition of $36 million multi-family southern California property
- Snell & Wilmer represents Microbrewery Mission brewery in acquisition by California investment company
As one of the largest law firms in the western U.S., Snell & Wilmer’s real estate attorneys have been involved in many high-profile projects throughout the region, nationally and internationally. The firm works with leaders in a broad range of industries, including real estate, healthcare, hospitality, banking, telecommunications, construction and natural resources.
With 100+ attorneys practicing in the areas of real estate, construction and commercial finance in the firm’s Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Utah and Mexico offices, Snell & Wilmer can offer clients customized solutions tailored to their needs.
Chambers Review
Snell & Wilmer LLP is valued by clients for the breadth of its real estate offering. Expertise encompasses acquisitions, leasing, real estate finance, and zoning and land use work. Also provides counsel on development projects, including financing and leasing issues. Additional experience in handling disputes regarding real estate and construction contracts, and also garners praise for its expertise in the renewable energy sector.
Work Highlights
- Snell & Wilmer represented LHMRE in a joint venture acquisition for development.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are highly competent and easy to work with."
"They are super responsive and come up with creative solutions that do not complicate things."
"The work handled by Snell & Wilmer is both complex and sophisticated."
"They are highly competent and easy to work with."
"They are super responsive and come up with creative solutions that do not complicate things."
"The work handled by Snell & Wilmer is both complex and sophisticated."
Notable Practitioners
Elizabeth Evensen has expertise in public infrastructure, dealing with the acquisition, development and construction elements of such projects. She also advises developers on renewable energy sites.
"She gets to the point, responds quickly and comes up with creative solutions that don't overcomplicate things. She is a deal closer."
Wade Budge regularly represents purchasers, investors and sellers in a wide variety of local real estate transactions. He is also recognized for his wider land use expertise and strength in negotiating with state and local government.
"He is highly competent and easy to work with."
"He is very strong in zoning disputes."
Brian Hulse handles the acquisition, development and operational aspects of a range of projects, including those in the hospitality sector. He also has experience advising high-profile retail clients on matters such as long-term leases.
Craig Jenson represents a wide variety of clients, including lenders, landowners, developers, general contractors and suppliers, in transactional and litigation matters pertaining to real estate and construction.
Ranked Lawyers at
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