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Posted: November 3, 2023
Kenney named vice chair of Hinckley Allen’s Real Estate Group
Boston, MA Hinckley Allen partner Kirsten Kenney has been named the vice chair of the real estate group. Kenney will share responsibility for overseeing the practice group with partner and current chair David Connolly.
“Kirsten, an accomplished real estate attorney, is set to make significant contributions to our group. Her enthusiasm to partner with me in leading our exceptional real estate team during these dynamic industry shifts is invigorating. With our team’s wealth of experience in real estate law and a client-centric, collaborative approach, Kirsten and I are dedicated to helping our clients uncover opportunity and navigate complex transactions successfully,” said Connolly.
Kenney brings over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry with a deep understanding of financing and real estate development, including acquisitions and sales, construction, and leasing. She was recognized by the Best Lawyers 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for her exemplary work in Banking and Finance Law and Commercial Finance Law.
Hinckley Allen’s real estate group is nationally recognized for superior quality work and the ability to complete even the most complex transactions on-time and within budget. Recognized as one of the nation’s top real estate law firms, our attorneys have also been honored by organizations including Chambers & Partners, Super Lawyers, and Best Lawyers. We offer a full spectrum of services related to commercial real estate including, transactional, leasing, financing, development, mixed-use and warehouse & distribution needs.
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