Husch Blackwell LLP brings with it ‘the wisdom and capabilities of a large law firm’, boasting a real estate group that represents multinational corporations, technology companies, public entities, construction companies, and private developers. The practice is led by Jonathan Giokas in St Louis and regularly appears on mandates involving data centre development, retail portfolio acquisitions, asset renovations, or lease negotiations. Kansas City-based Charles Renner, who clients describe as ’extremely responsive’, is prepared to advise them on master development agreements, equity financing transactions, and land use matters. David Linenbroker is active in the firm's St Louis office and excels in leasing matters. Andrew Hodgson is a key name of note in Chatanooga. In 2025, Erin Hughes, Steven Katkov and Kati Orso joined the team while Adam Charlsen and Elizabeth Massaro left.
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Testimonials
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- 'The HB Real Estate team has a deep bench of talented lawyers who generally provide timely responses and are attentive to complex real estate transactions.'
- 'Responsive, well versed on our institution.'
- 'The HB Real Estate practice is both extremely experienced and well-versed and also client-focused with strong interpersonal skills. They have handled complex financing and parcel integration issues as well as property tax and environmental assessment issues for us. We never feel like one of many when they deal with us, yet they bring the wisdom and capabilities of a large law firm to every engagement.'
- 'Charles Renner is always extremely responsive and makes me feel like he's on our side.'
Key clients
- ALDI
- CBL Properties
- Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
- CIBC Bank
- City of Racine, Wisconsin
- Crevo Capital
- Crusoe
- Cypress
- GaleHart Communities
- Historic Northeast Lofts
- J. Jeffers & Co
- Lodging Hospitality Management
Practice head
Jonathan Giokas
Other key lawyers
Charles Renner; David Linenbroker; Andrew Hodgson;