Shawn Spalding is a Member at Stoll Keenon Ogden, joining the firm in 2019 and working out of the Louisville, Ky., office. Shawn is highly skilled in zoning matters, including changes to district development plans, variances, conditional use permits, waivers, and other administrative approvals. Additionally, Shawn has appeared on behalf of clients before zoning authorities in multiple counties in Kentucky on a variety of real estate classes, including retail, educational, and residential.

Because of his extensive real estate development law experience, Shawn has become a valued resource for commercial lenders and clients who need help with complex real estate transactions. He has negotiated and structured transactions throughout the United States with interests of more than $250 million.

Prior to joining Stoll Keenon Ogden, Shawn worked in private practice at a large regional law firm, where he assisted institutional lending clients in commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) loan originations and warehouse line financing. He also served as in-house counsel for a regional real estate firm, using his skills to provide efficient legal representation that drove value for his clients.

Zoning: Shawn works to negotiate and obtain special and conditional use zoning approvals for clients ahead of major commercial construction projects, including commercial, industrial, and residential developments. Shawn and SKO’s team of attorneys also work directly with development consultants, engineers, and surveyors and appear on behalf of clients for zoning-related hearings.

Real Estate: Shawn and the Real Estate practice group at SKO handle a full spectrum of real estate transactions, with a particular focus on commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing. Shawn works to help clients navigate multifaceted real estate title and zoning matters, providing legal assistance to a variety of clients in nearly all aspects of real estate planning.

Corporate Finance & Lending: Shawn and our team of attorneys counsel lenders in connection with transactions involving sophisticated real estate projects and asset-based credit facilities. On behalf of lenders and borrowers, Shawn works to close loans on all major property types, including retail, hospitality, multifamily, mixed-use, and industrial facilities.

Business Services: Shawn and our attorneys in the Business Services practice group are well-versed in an array of transactional matters, including preparing and implementing merger and acquisition agreements, licenses, leases, and other business contracts. From local small businesses to international corporations, the firm represents clients involved in a broad range of business activities and has the personnel and experience to help achieve the clients’ legal objectives.