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Christopher M. Addesa

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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.

 

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® (2023-2026)
    • Real Estate Law
  • Boston Magazine, Top Lawyers (2025)
    • Commercial Real Estate

Professional Affiliations

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

Bar Memberships

  • Massachusetts
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…

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Firm News

Boston Magazine Recognizes 26 Hinckley Allen Attorneys in 2025 Top Lawyers List

Hinckley Allen is proud to announce that 26 of its attorneys have been named to Boston Magazine’s 2025 Top Lawyers list, representing a broad range of its practice groups. This year, six…

Firm News

Hinckley Allen Recognized for Excellence: 75% Attorneys Honored in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026

Hinckley Allen is proud to announce that 127 of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, representing 75% of the firm’s legal team.

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Case Study

Creating a Space for Excellence: Rock Row Medical Campus

Rock Row is an expansive, mixed-use complex featuring residences, hotels, shops, restaurants, office space, an open-air streetscape, as well as a movie theater and other entertainment options. Located minutes from Portland, ME…

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…