Construction and development projects are like a jigsaw puzzle: If all the pieces don’t fit together exactly right, or pieces are inadvertently overlooked, then the resulting picture is ruined.
Our real estate construction attorneys know how to work with the client’s team of professionals charged with executing the project so that all of the pieces fit together and the project comes in on time and on budget. We work closely with our clients during all phases of the construction process to help them accomplish their goals and objectives for the project. Thompson Coburn attorneys have decades of collective experience with all types of construction projects, including public infrastructure, medical, utilities, bulk warehouse, multifamily and general commercial projects. Our attorneys have participated in industry-leading conferences involving construction-related issues and challenges, knowing that communicating better information to all participants in this sector of the real estate industry will benefit their projects.
Because developers have significant resources invested in every project and there are numerous contracts involved in bringing a project to completion, it is possible for disputes to arise at any stage of the process. If that happens, our mediation and litigation experience in the construction field assures that the client gets the effective and experienced representation that it requires.
We are the primary counsel for the project developer for a $76.5 million mixed-use development in Illinois. The project, known as "The Bend" for its location on a curve of the Mississippi, will include a new hotel, 324 multi-family units, an assisted living facility, a public park, two restaurants, and four retail sites.
Advised the owner-operator of an assisted living facility on the $70 million redevelopment of the facility. (2016)
Represented the developer of new $70 million mixed-use development in St. Louis with a major national retailer, apartments and a parking garage. (2016)
Represented a co-manager in connection with a $56.5 million construction loan for the development of an industrial facility, including extensive negotiation of a guaranty liability for the benefit of our clients, who had only a small interest in the borrower entity. (2015)
Represented the buyer-developer in the acquisition of a property and the negotiation and closing of a $50.8 million construction loan for a new student housing facility at a public university in Ohio. (2015)
Represented an equity group in a $31.2 million construction loan for a proposed six-story, 110-unit, 428-student housing development at an Illinois university, including retail and an amenity complex. (2016)
Led the negotiation of a $20 million build-to-suit lease for the new corporate headquarters of a major agricultural banking entity. The transaction involved the negotiation of a Chapter 100 lease with the county, pursuant to which the landlord will receive certain tax abatement which will be passed on to the client in the form of reduced additional rent. (2015)
Represented the lender in an acquisition and construction loan that totaled almost $83 million. Representation included drafting loan documents, reviewing due diligence items and closing the three transactions. (2016)
Represented the lender in a series of loans totaling $69.1 million for the acquisition and construction of supportive and assisted living facilities in Illinois and Wisconsin. (2015)
Represented a bank in a $58 million construction loan for the acquisition and development of 5.8 acres in San Jose, Calif., for a 90,000-square-foot building for a federal agency. (2016)
Represented the lender in a $28.3 million construction loan for the development of two parcels of prime real estate in downtown Clayton. The borrower is developing a $41 million, six-story, 210,000-square-foot-building that would include 120 one- and two-bedroom apartments, 13,500 square feet of street-level retail and 145 below-grade parking spaces. Additionally, the property is part of a CID (Community Improvement District). (2015)
Represented the lender in a $25.2 million construction loan for the development of a building in a high-tech corridor in the City of St. Louis. The loan was secured partially by real estate and TIF revenue generated by a newly constructed retailer located in the same TIF district. (2015)
Represented the lender in a $6.5 million acquisition and construction loan to acquire and rehabilitate an existing supportive living facility in Northern Illinois. We closed in a tight timeframe and were able to work with the property owner, seller and property operator on mutually agreeable documentation on all facets of this transaction, including the subordination of seller financing. (2016)
Represented the lender in a $6.8 million construction loan for rehabilitation of an office building in downtown Milwaukee. We collaborated with borrower and developed mutually agreeable resolutions for retrofitting an office building for use by a medical provider. (2016)
Represented the developer of a $66 million apartment complex project in the City of St. Louis. (2016)
Represented a lender with respect to a $12 million construction loan for the construction of an 80-unit affordable housing apartment complex in Southern Illinois. (2016)
Represented the lender in a $19.7 million construction loan for a 225-unit multifamily development located in Sioux City, Iowa. The project was unique because the borrower qualified for two Iowa tax incentives, the Iowa State Workforce Housing Tax Credit and a 10-year partial property tax abatement. (2015)
Represented a national financial institution in a $24.9 million construction loan to the developer of an 80-unit transit-oriented low income housing project in Los Angeles. (2015)
Represented the lender in a $22 million construction loan for the construction of a 164-unit low income multi-family apartment complex in New Orleans secured in part by federal low income housing tax credits. (2015)
Represented the lender in a $6.3 million construction and permanent loan for the construction of a 77-unit low income multi-family apartment complex in St. Louis secured in part by federal low income housing tax credits. (2015)
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Douglas ("Dugie") is a real estate and corporate practitioner and strategist who assists clients with a wide range of transactions. Douglas ("Dugie") is a real estate and corporate practitioner and strategis... |
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St. Louis
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Mary has spent her nearly 40-year career representing major corporations in high-stakes trials and arbitrations across the region. Mary has spent her nearly 40-year career representing major corporations in... |
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Los Angeles
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As a senior litigator with more than 30 years of experience, Jeff develops and executes highly effective litigation strategies for clients with all types of complex dispu... As a senior litigator with more than 30 years of experience, Jeff develops ... |
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St. Louis
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Matt is a highly dedicated legal advisor who provides guidance to clients on complex data center and real estate transactions. Matt is a highly dedicated legal advisor who provides guidance to clients o... |
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St. Louis
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Hap represents developers, lenders and businesses in real estate matters and transactions across the country. Hap represents developers, lenders and businesses in real estate matters an... |
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Chicago
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Bernie represents developers, land owners and building owners in the areas of land use and municipal law in the city of Chicago and its surrounding municipalities. Bernie represents developers, land owners and building owners in the areas ... |
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St. Louis
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Laura represents clients in a variety of real estate transactions and financings. Laura represents clients in a variety of real estate transactions and finan... |
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Chicago
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With over 30 years of experience, Walter serves a diverse group of clients in the acquisition, development and sale of commercial, industrial and residential properties f... With over 30 years of experience, Walter serves a diverse group of clients ... |
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St. Louis
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David is a lead trial lawyer with a track record of success across a diverse array of claims, including various types of construction and real estate disputes, business t... David is a lead trial lawyer with a track record of success across a divers... |
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St. Louis
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Jim is an experienced real estate strategist and negotiator who counsels companies on a broad range of real estate matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, develo... Jim is an experienced real estate strategist and negotiator who counsels ... |
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Senior Counsel
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St. Louis
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Dan serves as a practical, imminently accessible legal advisor to developers, institutional owners and corporate users of commercial and industrial real estate throughout... Dan serves as a practical, imminently accessible legal advisor to developer... |
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St. Louis
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Barbara draws on her extensive background in regional government to counsel clients on the financing, zoning and tax credit issues that crop up in public-private developm... Barbara draws on her extensive background in regional government to counsel... |
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St. Louis
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As an experienced real estate and construction practitioner, Gary counsels clients on a variety of real estate transactions and contract issues. As an experienced real estate and construction practitioner, Gary counsels ... |
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St. Louis
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Paul has represented real estate developers, financial institutions, national tenants and construction companies in a variety of complex real estate transactions througho... Paul has represented real estate developers, financial institutions, nation... |
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New York
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Steve represents financial institutions, businesses and constituencies in federal and state courts throughout the United States in a wide variety of major commercial disp... Steve represents financial institutions, businesses and constituencies in f... |
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Chicago
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Katriina helps clients navigate challenging land use and zoning issues throughout the City of Chicago and surrounding suburbs, paving the way for successful developments. Katriina helps clients navigate challenging land use and zoning issues thro... |
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New York
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Zachary delivers practical, tactical, and experienced advice to corporate, lending, and fiduciary clients with respect to all phases of litigation, alternate dispute reso... Zachary delivers practical, tactical, and experienced advice to corporate, ... |
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Chicago
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Daniel represents a diverse client base in a broad range of real estate matters, including the development, financing, leasing, acquisition and sale of commercial real es... Daniel represents a diverse client base in a broad range of real estate mat... |
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Chicago
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Jack Parrino represents clients engaging in real estate and construction matters by stepping into the deal from his client's perspective to offer trusted, practical advic... Jack Parrino represents clients engaging in real estate and construction ma... |
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Chicago
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Gary uses his extensive real estate background to help developers and investors piece together their real estate projects from start to finish. Gary uses his extensive real estate background to help developers and inves... |
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St. Louis
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Jennifer is an experienced real estate attorney who provides guidance on a variety of complicated real estate transactions, including purchase and sales, leasing, financi... Jennifer is an experienced real estate attorney who provides guidance on a ... |
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St. Louis
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Debbie is a key legal advisor to public entities, investment bankers, banks and developers in all types of public finance and development incentive transactions. Debbie is a key legal advisor to public entities, investment bankers, banks... |
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Los Angeles
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Barry serves as a corporate strategist and outside general counsel to small- to mid-sized companies, as well as their principals, in a variety of industries. Barry serves as a corporate strategist and outside general counsel to small... |
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