Wesley N. Becker, a partner with Foley & Lardner LLP, is a member of the firm’s Finance & Financial Institutions and Real Estate Practices as well as a member of the Health Care; Hospitality, Resort & Golf; and Energy Industry Teams. He represents lenders, owners and developers in all phases of transactions involving the financing, sale, purchase and leasing of commercial real estate. He has extensive experience in the area of Build-to-Suit transactions having worked on many corporate headquarter development projects and "big box" retail projects. Mr. Becker has also completed many land banking transactions which provided alternative forms of financing to national home builders, including one major transaction for over $100 Million and 1400 residential lots.
In addition, Mr. Becker has completed many lease transactions (office, retail and industrial) and has worked extensively in the area of joint venture and strategic alliance or agents. He also counsels clients in connection with the real estate aspects of corporate mergers and acquisitions.
Prior to attending law school, Mr. Becker worked in the construction industry. He owned and operated a drywall construction company.
Mr. Becker graduated from the University of Chicago Law School and earned a B.S. in economics from Colorado State University. He is admitted to practice in Illinois and Texas.