Andrew Thompson | Attorney | Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

Andrew C. Thompson

Partner

Minneapolis, MN

He/Him

"My goal is to give clients peace of mind by proactively addressing legal issues in a smooth and efficient way – enabling them to focus on what matters most."

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Andrew C. Thompson

Partner

Minneapolis, MN

He/Him

"My goal is to give clients peace of mind by proactively addressing legal issues in a smooth and efficient way – enabling them to focus on what matters most."

612-334-2504

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About Andy

Andy focuses his practice on real estate matters, from acquisitions to sales, leasing, lending, and development projects. He assists clients–including large corporations, privately held businesses, and individual landowners–with drafting and negotiating deal documents, performing due diligence, and facilitating smooth closings. He provides proactive guidance and swiftly handles disputes when necessary.

Andy's experience further includes clearing title issues, Torrens matters, lending, and commercial leasing.

Andy’s Affiliations

Minnesota State Bar Association

Andy recently negotiated an access agreement for an industrial property that lacked any legal right of way. By securing this agreement, he not only ensured the transaction proceeded smoothly but he helped the client avoid potential legal issues following the acquisition of the property.

Areas of Focus

Industries:

- Real Estate

Services:

- Corporate & Transactions;
- Real Estate Transactions & Lending

Experience

Represented developer in conversion of 25-story office tower to 186 residential apartments funded through a combination of historic tax credits, TIF financing, conventional mortgage, and private equity valued at $97 million.
Represented commercial property manager in the $12.5 million acquisition of a Class A building containing 97,645 sq ft of office space. Facilitated the inclusion of over ten investor members in the acquisition.
Represented developer in acquisition of the 13-story office tower portion (Northstar East) of Northstar Center for conversion to a collection of over 200 apartment homes in Minneapolis’ central business district valued at $91 million. The project was funded through a combination of TIF financing, environmental grant, conventional mortgage, and private equity. Northstar Center was the first mixed-use development built in Minneapolis, and includes office, retail, entertainment and hotel space. The project opened in 1963 and expanded in 1966, playing a key role in revitalizing the downtown area. Northstar Center was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 11, 2016.

Recognition

New York Law School, John Marshal Harlan Scholar; Dean’s List

Credentials

Education

New York Law School, JD, cum laude, 2013
Bowling Green State University, MA, 2010
Minnesota State University at Mankato, BA, summa cum laude, 2006

Bar Admissions

Minnesota

Languages

German

Thought Leadership

Press Releases

Hinshaw Elects Eleven New Partners in Seven Offices, Jan 6, 2025
Hinshaw Publishes Updated Real Estate Deal Book, Apr 24, 2024

Interests

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In his free time, Andy likes to stay active and experience all that Minnesota has to offer, from great dining to hiking and skiing.