Real Estate
USA Guide 2024 : Colorado
Band 3
Contact number
+1 303 292 2400About
Provided by Ballard Spahr LLP
The Real Estate Department of Ballard Spahr in Denver comprises several practice areas, including financing, leasing, development, acquisitions and dispositions of commercial and apartment properties, and real estate legal services for the resort and hotel industry. Many of our lawyers’ practices touch on many of these areas, creating a diversified practice and client base.
Ballard Spahr is one of the primary law firms representing clients involved in major ski area base redevelopments in Vail, Aspen, Crested Butte, Beaver Creek and Steamboat Springs.
We often represent clients in complex real estate financing transactions. We represent two large institutional investors in the acquisition and leasing of office and industrial projects in the Western United States. Over the last two years, we have assisted in the acquisition and leasing of more than 2 million square feet for these clients.
Chambers Review
Ballard Spahr LLP has a well-regarded practice group that regularly assists on the development and leasing of commercial and residential real estate. The firm is highly adept at handling matters for clients in the hotel and leisure industry, often advising on ski area and resort developments. It further possesses extensive expertise in acquisitions and dispositions, as well as representing special services in the enforcement and workout of defaulted commercial loans. The practice group offers experience handling cross-border matters, including in South America and Asia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Ballard Spahr provides an excellent service level in work product and advisory services. They're great on response time and addressing unique issues."
"Ballard Spahr provides an excellent service level in work product and advisory services. They're great on response time and addressing unique issues."
Notable Practitioners
Chris Payne is a distinguished lawyer in the market, with a prominent reputation for his work on hotel and clubhouse developments and acquisitions. He leads the firm's resort, hospitality and timeshare group.
"Chris is an expert in legal issues and also the market. He excels in the role of technical attorney and respected adviser."
Alicia Clark regularly advises on real estate financing and leasing matters. Her clients include lenders and borrowers.
"Alicia is fantastic. She always finds a way to help accomplish goals and she's great in negotiations."