- Representation of buyer in contested purchase of property out of an FDIC induced bankruptcy proceeding, its development as a 90,000 square-foot healthcare facility, and ultimately its sale
- Representation of developer in connection with national industrial project development program
- Structuring, developing, and leasing of landmark multi-phased Scottsdale mixed-use project
- Representation of the capital partner in joint venture which acquired, operated, and sold multi-state medical office building portfolio
- Representation of buyer of Arizona mining operation and mining rights on BLM land
- Representation of seller of Scottsdale resort
- Representation of owner group in restructuring portfolio of 90+ franchised restaurants
- Representation of developer in ground leasing large Phoenix in-fill parcel from the Arizona State Land Department and development of the same
- Representation of buyer, developer, and ultimately seller of 430,000 square-foot office project in Tempe
- Representation of buyer and developer of downtown Phoenix assemblage
- Representation of joint venture capital partner in connection with acquisition and disposition of national hotel portfolio
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M. Lawrence Brown
Partner
Services
Biography
Lawrence Brown has over 25 years of experience at Snell & Wilmer LLP representing clients in a broad range of transactional matters. Inspired by mentors adept at advising clients with the big picture in mind, Lawrence enjoys understanding client objectives and delivering legal solutions to match.
He does this by combining three legal disciplines he has focused on over the years (corporate law, commercial finance law, and real estate law) so as to more effectively and efficiently advise clients. Lawrence now regularly represents developers, investors, institutional funds and end users in connection with a wide range of real estate matters. In addition, he continues to represent banks, institutional funds, private lenders, and borrowers in connection with financing transactions. Lawrence delivers quality advice at efficient rates and in a timely fashion – a common-sense approach sharpened by years of experience.
Real Estate
Commercial Finance
- Representation of capital sources for over $4 billion of residential development
- Representation of buyer in acquisition financing of major sports franchise
- Representation of foreign financial institution in financing construction of $100 million cement plant
- Representation of national bank in financing the acquisition of a resort and five-star restaurant
- Representation of utility in permanent financing of power plant
- Representation of borrower in connection with revolving credit facility for development of hotel properties
- Representation of institutional investor in financing acquisition of healthcare property portfolio
- Representation of energy services company with respect to its asset-backed $100 million credit facility
Credentials
Bar Admissions
- Arizona
Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of Arizona
Education
- Georgetown University Law Center (J.D.)
- Primary Editor, The Tax Lawyer
- American Graduate School of International Management (M.B.A.)
- University of Oklahoma (B.A.)
Experience
Awards & Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Real Estate Law (2021-2025); Commercial Finance Law (2023-2025)
- Phoenix Lawyer of the Year, Commercial Finance Law (2025)
Previous Professional Experience
- Commonwealth of Independent States Contracts, Burson-Marsteller, Financial Administrator, Washington, DC
- Ruesch International, Currency Trader, Washington, DC
Professional Memberships and Activities
- Arizona State Bar Association
- East Valley Partnership
Representative Presentations and Publications
- “P3 101-Is Your Local Legal Team Ready to Help on a P3 Project?,” Co-Author, JD Supra (March 26, 2014)
- “Cayman Islands Corporation Engaged in U.S. Trade or Business: Inverworld v. Commissioner,” 50 Tax Law 659
- Regularly conducts in-house seminars for clients and attorneys regarding real estate and finance matters
- Regularly speaks at schools ranging from grade schools through graduate schools on legal topics and access to credit markets
Publications
Mar 19, 2014
Under Construction
Under Construction – March 2014
Firm News
Aug 15, 2024
Awards & Recognition