Nicholas N. Palmer

Nicholas N. Palmer focuses his practice on commercial real estate and hospitality matters. He represents clients in connection with the acquisition, disposition, financing, development and leasing of all classes of commercial real estate, including hospitality, multi-family, office, retail and mixed-use properties.

A significant portion of his practice is devoted to representing clients in connection with the acquisition, disposition, management, franchising, licensing and branding of hotels and resorts, including publicly-financed convention hotels, and branded residences. He regularly prepares and negotiates various real estate agreements, including purchase and sale agreements, leases, hotel management agreements and numerous other documents in connection with complex transactions involving the acquisition, disposition, financing, development, management and leasing of real property, with a focus on hotels and resorts.

Concentrations

• Real estate acquisition, development, financing and leasing
• Hospitality and resorts
• Hotel management and operations

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

• Team Member, Chambers & Partners USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2017-2018, 2022
• Team Member, a Law360 “ Hospitality Practice Group of the Year,” 2013, 2017, 2020-2022
• Member, Winning Team, Global M&A Network’ s Turnaround Atlas Awards, “ Chapter 11 Restructuring, Mid-Market Segments (100-250)” for the restructuring of Lombard Public Facilities Corporation, 2019
• Member, Winning Team, TMA Chicago/Midwest Awards Program, “ Small Transaction of the Year” for the restructuring of the Lombard Public Facilities Corporation, 2018
• Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers, 'Law Firm of the Year' in Real Estate Law, 2015
• Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2011-2013, 2015, 2019 and 2022-2023
• Team Member, The Legal 500 United States, 'Top Tier' Firm in Real Estate, 2013 and 2014