Christopher D. Thompson

Christopher Thompson has experience representing developers, investors, affordable housing organizations, and multinational corporations in acquiring, developing, financing and leasing commercial real estate and large residential developments.

His experience includes:

• Lead attorney on a large multi-use development, including drafting declarations and easements, negotiating purchase and sale agreements, assisting in zoning and development matters, facilitating in retail leasing, and closing multiple loans for the acquisition and construction of the project.
• Representation of home developer in acquisition and development of an expansive master planned, age-restricted community.
• On-going representation for investor group in acquiring, financing, leasing and managing a large portfolio of office, retail, and multi-family properties.
• Extensive leasing and acquisition work for Fortune 500 and Fortune Global 500 companies.

Thompson also co-leads the firm’s pro bono project assisting victims of human trafficking in meeting a wide range of legal needs.

Prior to joining Moore & Van Allen, Thompson was a real estate attorney at Arnold & Porter, LLP in Washington, DC.

Of Note

• Chambers USA - North Carolina, Real Estate: Finance, 2019-2020

News

• Chambers & Partners Recognizes Moore & Van Allen Attorneys and Practices in 2020 USA Guide
• Moore & Van Allen advises Pamlico Capital in MetaMetrics sale
• MVA advises Marquee Brands during recent acquisition of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia
• MVA advises Watsco on successful acquisition of DASCO Supply
• Moore & Van Allen Attorneys and Practices Recognized in 2019 Chambers & Partners Guide

Speaking Engagements

• MVA Hosts 19th Annual Service Awards Presentation, September 2020

Professional Affiliations

• American Bar Association: Real Property Section
• North Carolina Bar Association: Real Property Section
• Urban Land Institute, Young Leader Member