Kerry L Owens

Practice Areas

Kerry Owens concentrates his practice in transactions involving real estate purchase, sale, development, zoning and permitting, financing and leasing.

Mr. Owens has been lead real estate counsel for numerous utility-scale renewable energy projects on private, state and federal lands including site evaluation, leasing, easements, permitting, development, disposition, financing, reserved minerals and title matters.

Mr. Owens regularly advises clients in connection with the purchase and sale of different types of real property, including commercial buildings, industrial properties, residential developments and unimproved land. He represents both tenants and landlords in connection with the negotiation and documentation of commercial leases.

Mr. Owens’ has extensive experience in a broad range of land use and regulatory matters, including zoning, real estate and natural resources, infrastructure and development. He regularly represents developers in obtaining entitlements from local governments. Mr. Owens also represents property owners in the negotiation, siting and acquisition of commercial, industrial and residential developments; obtaining water rights, utilities and rights of way; resolution of title defects and disputes; and advising on sales of properties ranging from single parcels to large, multi-phased and multi-use developments.

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association, Real Property Section Member

(1996 - Present)

Utah Bar Association, Real Property, Banking & Finance Section Member

(1996 - Present)

Exam Grader

International Council of Shopping Centers

Associate Member

Experience

Solar Energy Acquisition

Represented buyer in acquisition of multiple utility scale solar projects totaling over 350MW and involving private, state and BLM land. Since acquisition, finalized permitting, land acquisition, environmental, title, and tax issues.

Renewable Energy

Represented client in securing construction financing and in the sale of equity in multiple utility scale solar projects totaling more than 350MW, and private, state and BLM land.

Sale of One of the World's Largest Gold Companies to Junior Mining Company

Represented client in sale of a gold mine to a junior mining company. Structured the sale, negotiated/documented all aspects of the transaction, including a private placement and the payment of a mine mortgage.

Land Exchange

Represented client in large-scale land exchange involving over 3,700 acres of land. Successfully negotiated and prepared exchange agreement, conveyancing instruments, easements and closing documents.

Public private partnership for mixed use development

Negotiated the long-term ground lease for a mixed use retail and student housing project located on private and public property. Worked directly with school officials to successfully obtain approvals and documentation. Advised client regarding acquisition, diligence and closing; zoning and entitlements; easements and parking; and fair housing compliance. Prepared construction contracts, easements, access and parking agreements.

Legislative Matters

Advised client regarding proposed legislation affecting real estate, land use and permitting, and private property rights .Negotiated with sponsors and opponents of legislation, advised clients regarding changes to legislation and analyzed alternatives.

Expert in these Jurisdictions

Utah

U.S. Dist. Court, Dist. of Utah

Education

Awards