Brian C Cheney

Practice Areas

Like a strategic architect, Brian excels at structuring complex real estate transactions that help achieve his clients’ objectives.

Brian advises owners/developers, resort operators, landlords, tenants, sellers, buyers, and real estate investors and borrowers to structure projects in alignment with clients’ business objectives and long-term vision. His extensive experience in acquiring, developing, and financing projects throughout the United States includes large, mixed-use projects, including resorts (hotel, condominium, retail, restaurant), office and industrial parks, multifamily, employee, and affordable housing, and data centers.

He provides holistic counsel at every project stage, from initial concept and acquisition through completion, leasing, operation/management, and sale. Brian delivers value for clients by developing comprehensive transaction frameworks and crafting and negotiating the critical agreements and project documents that shape the entire project's success. As needed, he accesses the firm's deep bench of specialized expertise in areas such as corporate, tax, land use and zoning, environmental compliance, water law, and permitting.

Brian structures sophisticated funding solutions needed for multifaceted projects. He represents borrowers, developers and investors on financing arrangements from traditional financial institutions and government agencies, including HUD, Freddie Mac, and Fannie Mae.

Clients appreciate Brian's focus on finding paths forward while skillfully navigating challenges and minimizing risks. He collaborates with clients at every step, creating workable solutions that keep projects moving forward. As a true business partner committed to clients’ long-term success, Brian readily shares his extensive network of industry experts and relationships to facilitate active projects and future opportunities.