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Vyas Suresh

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Vyas Suresh

Vyas Suresh

Partner


St. Louis
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Vyas Suresh

Vyas Suresh

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St. Louis

Vyas Suresh

Partner

St. Louis

T: +1 314 259 2278

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Vyas Suresh is an accomplished real estate lawyer with a special focus on construction-related transactions. He takes great care to closely counsel clients on the best methods of structuring construction transactions by initially developing a blueprint that helps ensure success. Clients come back to Vyas again and again because of the quality of his work, his ability to think ahead and anticipate challenges, his knack for working under tight deadlines and the efficient teams he creates and leads. The foundation of Vyas’ approach is his laser-focus on maximizing value for his clients while mitigating risk.

Beyond his rich experience with sophisticated construction deals, Vyas also represents clients across the full spectrum of real estate matters. From complex acquisitions and dispositions to commercial leasing projects on behalf of both landlords and tenants, Vyas works side-by-side with his clients from the beginning of their transactions to the end--structuring the deal, preparing and negotiating documentation, and keeping them up-to-date as the deal progresses. Vyas is also experienced with multi-state and portfolio acquisitions, and his enthusiasm for teamwork has served him well in building teams from BCLP's offices around the globe to support some of the firm’s largest clients on these complex real estate transactions.

Civic involvement & honors

  • The Best Lawyers in America®, Real Estate Law, 2025, 2026, 2027
  • South Asian Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Founding Board Member
  • St. Louis Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Board Member
  • Downtown St. Louis Community Improvement District, Former Board Member
  • Come Out Swinging, Inc., Former Board Member
  • St. Louis Business Journal,  “40 Under 40,” 2016

Professional affiliations

  • American Bar Association
  • Missouri Bar Association
  • Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

Admissions

  • Missouri, 2005
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri

Education

Washington University, J.D., 2005

Truman State University, B.S., magna cum laude, 2002

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Experience

  • Represent international public food company in connection with the preparation and negotiation of design, construction and design/build contracts for construction/expansion projects involving its facilities located throughout the U.S. (including the expansion of its manufacturing facilities located in Wisconsin, Indiana, Iowa and Virginia and the +$100 million multi-phase expansion of a R&D/manufacturing facility in New Jersey).
  • Represent project owner with respect to design and construction aspects of a $450 million pet food factory and distribution center in North Carolina and a $550 million pet food factory and distribution center in Ohio.
  • Represent Missouri Botanical Garden in connection with the construction of the new $94 million Visitor’s Center, including preparation and negotiation of the architectural design agreement, construction management agreement and various consultant contracts and ongoing advice during design and construction phases.
  • Represent a major technology solutions provider in connection with the preparation and negotiation of the construction contract for the $95 Million redevelopment of its world headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri.
  • Assisted the CityArchRiver 2015 Foundation in connection with various design and construction components relating to the $380 million renovation of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, the Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse.
  • Counsel major utility provider in connection with various negotiations of engineering, procurement and construction contracts for 150 MW solar generation facility in Illinois.
  • Represent one of the nation's top power plant and renewable energy construction companies in connection with the negotiation of a master agreement for the installation of overhead lighting distribution systems and underground transmission line systems in South Carolina; contract for construction of approx. 60 miles of electrical power line and related structures in Idaho; contract for the engineering, procurement and construction of a 115kV sub-transmission line in California; and negotiation of a master agreement for the installation of underground fiber lines servicing approximately 600 sites through Florida.
  • Represent the largest family-owned pork production network in North America in connection with various design and construction contracts for construction and/or expansion of its distribution and warehouse facilities located across the Midwest.

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