Brenden P. Dunleavy

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Biography

Brenden Dunleavy focuses his practice on corporate, regulatory, and transactional matters, advising private and public companies, private equity firms, financial institutions, and other stakeholders across the globe. His experience spans a wide range of issues, including mergers and acquisitions, asset and stock purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, and corporate governance, with a strong particular focus on the highly regulated gaming sector.

Leveraging his background in economics, Brenden provides practical, business-oriented legal advice and is committed to offering end-to-end assistance, from financing and project development to addressing litigation and other multifaceted operational and/or regulatory challenges.

Concentrations

•Mergers and acquisitions
•International gaming
•Tribal gaming
•Sports betting
•Gaming licensing and regulation

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 'Ones to Watch,' Corporate Law, 2026

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Areas of Practice (6)

  • Gaming
  • Corporate
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • International Gaming
  • Sports Betting
  • Gaming Licensing & Regulation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Chicago, B.A., Economics, cum laude
Law School Attended:
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, J.D.
Year of First Admission:
2023
Admission:
2023, Illinois
Memberships:

Professional & Community Involvement

•Economic & Business Development Advisory Council Member, 4th Ward - City of Chicago, 2024-Present
•Community Advisory Board Member, 26th Legislative District - State of Illinois, 2024-Present
•Member, The Chicago Bar Association, 2023-Present
•Field Associate, The Field Museum, 2021-Present
•Associate Board Member, Greater Chicago Food Depository, 2018-Present

Reported Cases:
Experience: Representative Matters: Represented a prominent casino and resort operator as transactional and regulatory counsel to a $250 million sale-leaseback and construction loan with a gaming-focused real estate investment trust for the development of a casino in Northern Illinois.; Represented a prominent casino and resort operator throughout the regulatory process culminating in the opening of a casino and resort in Southern Illinois.; Represented a prominent casino operator in the awarding of its approval for a temporary casino license - the first casino approval since the signing of the Illinois Gaming Expansion Bill by Governor Pritzker in 2019.; Represented a prominent casino operator in the awarding of its approval for Illinois' first-ever casino license extension.; Represented Illinois' oldest racetrack in the awarding of its preliminary approval to build and become Illinois' first-ever racino, pending final approval by the Illinois Gaming Board.; The above representations were handled by Mr. Dunleavy prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
ISLN:
1001521372

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