Chris Dickson advises financial institutions and private capital investors on commercial real estate finance transactions across a broad range of asset classes, including office, industrial and logistics, retail, luxury hotels and resorts, data centers, life science properties, green energy projects, self-storage, and multifamily housing.
Lawdragon Honors
| Honor | Year | Practice |
|---|---|---|
| The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers | 2026 | Commercial Real Estate Finance |
| The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America | 2026 | Finance, Real Estate |
| The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers | 2025 | Commercial Real Estate Finance |
| The 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers | 2024 | Commercial Real Estate Finance |
His work covers mortgage and mezzanine loan origination on stabilized assets, bridge lending on transitional properties (including C-PACE financing), and ground-up construction finance. Dickson also advises on co-lender, intercreditor, and recognition agreements, loan workouts and foreclosures, and the acquisition of performing and non-performing commercial real estate loan portfolios.
He represents clients across the full transaction lifecycle, from origination and structuring through to sale and servicing, bringing consistent depth to both straightforward financings and complex multi-party structures involving institutional lenders and private capital.
Since 2023, Dickson has served as a Housing Champion through the Charlotte Triage Pro Bono Partnership, leading the firm's initiative to represent clients in landlord and tenant disputes. He also serves as a partner mentor for associates and summer associates at the firm.