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Christopher M. Addesa

Partner Boston

Christopher M. Addesa practices in the firm’s Real Estate Group, concentrating his practice in commercial lending and commercial real estate. He represents national and regional lenders in all aspects of commercial finance transactions. Chris also represents commercial developers in large scale commercial acquisition and construction projects including financing of the projects. Chris is skilled in all aspects of commercial and residential real estate matters ranging from acquisitions and dispositions, negotiation and documentation of purchase and sale agreements, property management and development agreements, and other transactional closing documents.

Chris’s experience in sports and entertainment law includes assisting sports management firms in acquiring and selling minor league franchises, representing buyers of multiple hockey rinks in New England, and offering legal counsel for ice contracts and lease agreements with local teams. He also has a family business background in youth and junior hockey, including tournament organization, and currently works closely with AXE Sports Group, an organization in the sports industry and Hockey Night in Boston.

 

Credentials

Work Experience

  • Hinckley Allen
    • Partner (2023-Present)
    • Counsel (2019-2022)
    • Associate (2013-2018)
  • Brown Rudnick LLP
    • Associate (2011-2013)
  • Burns & Levinson, LLP
    • Associate (2005-2011)

Honors & Awards

  • Best Lawyers in America® (2023-2024)
    • Real Estate Law

Professional Affiliations

  • Boston Bar Association
  • Massachusetts Bar Association
  • Real Estate Finance Association

Bar Memberships

  • Massachusetts

Newsroom

Publication

Calling the Shots: A Conversation with Christopher M. Addesa

Real estate partner, Christopher M. Addesa focuses on commercial real estate and real estate lending. Chris represents national and regional lenders in a variety of transactions and attributes much of his success to lessons learned from mentors and college…

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Firm News

Hinckley Allen Attorneys Named in Best Lawyers in America® 2024

A multitude of Hinckley Allen attorneys are recognized in their respective practice areas in Best Lawyers® 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. In addition, 11 Hinckley Allen attorneys were named in the “Lawyers of the Year” category, as wel…

Firm News

Hinckley Allen Elevates Seven Attorneys to Partner

Hinckley Allen announced today that it elevated seven attorneys to Partner.The new Partners are Christopher M. Addesa, Alexandra Gordon Briggs, Richard A. Goulding, Meaghan L. Krupa, Scott A. McQuilkin, Jared L. Shwartz, and Jessica Y. Wang.

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Case Study

Hinckley Allen Secures Complex Financing Package for Construction of Medical Campus at Rock Row in Westbrook Maine

In a remarkable display of legal acumen, Hinckley Allen successfully closed a highly intricate financing transaction, marking an exciting moment for long-time client Waterstone Properties Group. The over $100 Million financing will help facilitate the cons…