Kirton McConkie Corporate/M&A, Real Estate, and Natural Resources/Water Practices Rank in Prestigious 2014 Chambers USA
Kirton McConkie is pleased to announce the firm’s Real Estate, Corporate/M&A and Energy & Natural Resources/Water practices were ranked in the annual Chambers USA Guide to America's Leading Business Lawyers 2014.
Following are excerpts about each recognized attorney from the Chambers USA research.
REAL ESTATE:
According to Chambers USA, the Kirton McConkie real estate practice is known for its “Broad expertise across a range of commercial, industrial and residential projects with particular know-how in respect of commercial leasings. Represents both buyers and sellers and is equally active in respect of real estate-related financings.” One client remarked, "They have a good understanding of their clients' needs."
The work highlights singled out by Chambers USA included:
Advised OneFourteen on several matters pertaining to a shopping center, including its development, construction and leasing. The matter involved securing two substantial loans from separate lenders and negotiating leases with several tenants.
Represented Ninigret Depot on its $12 million acquisition of an industrial park. Assisted the client on negotiations and the subsequent entity formation.
In addition, Craig Realty, Aclaime Group and Maverick Group were new client wins. Significant clients include The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, The Thackeray Company, Ivory Homes, Deseret First Credit Union, Sorenson Family Development.
The firm’s real estate lawyers ranked by Chambers USA were:
Rob Hyde: Ranked in tier one is “A highly valued practitioner. Is considered by one of our sources as "probably the best broad-based real estate attorney I've come across in my career." He offers counsel on acquisitions, project development and mortgage financing. His recent work includes advising on the purchase of a large industrial park.”
Read Hellewell: “Noted for his financing work in connection with commercial transactions and for advising on condominium projects. He recently acted for Hillsboro Hotel I and Hillsboro Hotel II with respect to the construction of two Hilton hotels in Hillsboro, Oregon. The matter included the acquisition of land, franchise agreements and finance arrangements.”
William Meaders: “Practice includes financing and leasing, often in the industrial and retail spaces. He represented JD Bowerman Investments in its procurement of a $13 million loan from American United Life Insurance.”
CORPORATE/ M&A
According to Chambers USA, Kirton McConkie is known for “Considerable experience representing clients in M&A transactions, financings and restructures. Particularly active in the real estate sector.” Strengths as noted by clients included: "They offer great support and solid advice. They are very efficient." "Thorough and cost-effective; they did a great job."
Gary Winger is a notable practitioner who “does an outstanding job" and is "truly a partner, looking out for the success of our company." He has recently been assisting clients on real estate-related matters and securities placements.
The firm’s significant corporate/M&A clients include Transfuels, Maverik, Wadsworth Acquisitions, Maxam North America, ASEA.
ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES, WATER LAW
Christopher Bramhall of Kirton McConkie “is a recognized expert in water law and also advises on project development agreements and real estate transactions.”
