At Hinckley, Allen & Snyder, our attorneys offer distinct knowledge in the area of retail real estate. Because we understand the unique issues affecting retail projects and transactions - we know exactly what needs to be done to bring your project to completion on time and on budget.

Our Services

At Hinckley, Allen & Snyder, our attorneys represent a wide range of retail clients in the full spectrum of retail transactions and projects, including:

  • Regional and superregional malls and power centers
  • Traditional shopping centers, including neighborhood and community centers
  • Lifestyle centers
  • Big box projects
  • Free-standing stores
  • Mixed-use developments

Our involvement in these projects spans all phases of the development process including purchase and sale documentation (to acquire the project site), land use and entitlements, negotiating the various lease-related documents, construction contracts, construction financing and permanent financing documentation. Click here for detailed descriptions of our services related to Retail.

Who We Serve

The Retail group represents the various stakeholders in retail real estate transactions, including developers, retail tenants, property owners, lenders and investors. In addition to our local and regional client base, we handle a number of national accounts and, as a result, are regularly involved in transactions from coast to coast. For more information about the clients we serve, please click here.

Recent Projects

Here is a small sampling of some of our notable Retail projects:

  • Power Center – For over five years, our group has represented the developer of the Dowling Village Shopping Center, a 600,000 square foot retail development. We have been involved in every aspect of the transaction: from purchase to lease negotiation, with national tenants including a Super Wal-Mart.
  • Free-Standing Big Box – We represented this client in all aspects of the development of a Lowe’s Home Improvement store in North Providence, Rhode Island. This project involved extremely complicated environmental and site construction issues.
  • Regional Shopping Center – We have represented this developer for several years in connection with the ongoing development of a large shopping center in Middletown, Rhode Island, whose anchor tenants include Home Depot, Best Buy and Staples.
  • Northern New England Shopping Center – We have represented this developer in various aspects of the initial development and ongoing leasing of the award-winning Falmouth Village Shopping Center in Falmouth, Maine.

For more detailed case studies, click here.

Comprehensive Representation

Our Retail team is comprised of seasoned attorneys with various capabilities, including: tax, environmental, land use, bankruptcy, finance, construction law, and litigation (if needed). The breadth and depth of our team’s expertise allows us to provide you with highly sophisticated, well-coordinated representation that will enable you to profitably complete your retail project while avoiding unexpected delays and expenses.

Contact Us

To learn more about our Retail practice, please contact one of the following: