Real Estate
USA Guide 2024 : Minnesota
Band 1
About
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From acquisition to disposition and everything in between, we handle all your real estate needs. Whether you are involved in development, construction, ownership, finance and/or investment, or are simply a corporate user of real estate, our team of real estate and construction attorneys partners with you to advance your business goals. Grounded in industry-specific knowledge, we handle sophisticated real estate transactions throughout the U.S. and across market sectors. We help both real estate investors and users in their commercial real estate projects, using a team approach that maximizes efficiency and effectiveness. We handle projects of any scale or complexity while also offering the location-specific experience necessary for success in key markets. We also represent clients in land use litigation and devise novel approaches to construction risk management that can reduce conflicts, deficiencies and disputes. Our deep bench includes lawyers who manage and close real estate transactions, resolve real estate and construction disputes, maximize eminent domain compensation, and manage property tax and environmental liabilities. We provide results-driven service for all types of real estate, with particular experience in office, retail, industrial, hospitality, restaurant, industrial robotics and automation, alternative energy, mixed-use and multifamily properties.
Chambers Review
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP offers a preeminent real estate practice distinguished for both its deep bench of specialists and its broad coverage of development, financing, acquisitions and sales. Its clients include national and international investors, landlords, tenants and Fortune 500 companies. The firm provides counsel on the full spectrum of properties, including office, retail, industrial, mixed-use and multifamily developments, and also excels in advising clients such as hotels and sports facilities. It is additionally noted for extensive work with nonprofit organizations and its counsel on affordable housing projects, forming part of its broader PPP practice.
Work Highlights
- Faegre Drinker advised Mayo Clinic on the redevelopment and master planning of its main campus in downtown Rochester, Minnesota.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are knowledgable and great to work with."
"I can't emphasize enough how available the Faegre team are to requests and needs."
"They always have an expert when I need one. If local counsel is required, they have always helped to find the help we need."
"They are knowledgable and great to work with."
"I can't emphasize enough how available the Faegre team are to requests and needs."
"They always have an expert when I need one. If local counsel is required, they have always helped to find the help we need."
Notable Practitioners
Having spent a number of years as an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Minneapolis, Carol Lansing is sought out by clients for advice on developments, acquisitions and changes of land use in the city.
Scott Anderegg is a preeminent lawyer leading the firm's real estate group, and represents clients in all manner of transactional real estate issues.
"Scott is terrific."
Lica Tomizuka is an increasingly prominent lawyer in the real estate space. Her experience includes lease transactions and loan negotiations.
"Lica does an incredible job handling complex and sophisticated matters with incredible leadership, aptitude and grace."
Peter Berrie has a broad real estate finance practice and is a highly regarded attorney in the tax credits niche.
Allen Wheeler frequently advises clients on commercial real estate projects. He is well versed in handling joint ventures, leasing matters and wider real estate transactional work.
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