Spencer B. Holland

Spencer is a partner in the Real Estate and Environmental Law Group and the Public and Municipal Law Group.  The focus of Spencer’s practice is representing clients buying, selling, financing, and leasing commercial real estate.  He represents a diverse group of clients, including startups, municipalities, life science companies, educational institutions, and regional developers.  His experience includes the acquisition and disposition of commercial, industrial, residential, and mixed-use properties, as well as the negotiation of office, retail, and solar leases.  Spencer also has experience advising clients on a broad range of land use matters, including zoning, permitting, and title issues.

Spencer was included in the 2025 and 2024 editions of the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ for his work in Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Municipal Law and Real Estate Law.  Spencer has been named a Massachusetts “Rising Star” by Boston magazine and Law & Politics every year since 2020.
 

Bar & Court Admissions

  • Massachusetts
  • Boston University School of Law JD (2014), Boston University Law Review, editor
  • Bates College BA, magna cum laude (2010), Phi Beta Kappa
  • Represented national banks in negotiations of leases for retail branch locations.
  • Represented laser manufacturer in various leasing, permitting, and acquisition matters.
  • Represented energy technology company in negotiation of leases across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Represented regional developers in aquisition, financing, permitting, and leasing of mixed-use developments.
  • Represented metal manufacturer in acquisition and disposition of real estate and negotiation of leases.
  • Represented senior living and healthcare organization in acquisition, financing, and development of several new campuses.
  • Represented healthcare provider in negotiation of leases for medical offices throughout MetroWest and central Massachusetts.
  • Represented plastics manufacturers in negotiation of leases across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Represented owner of 400,000-square-foot warehouse facility in negotiation of solar and warehouse leases.

Publications/Presentations

• “Commercial Leases and COVID,” On Air with Mirick O’Connell legal podcast (March 24, 2022)
• “Key tips for an effective commercial lease,” Worcester Business Journal, March 21, 2022

 

Professional / Community Affiliations

  • Massachusetts Bar Association
  • Real Estate Bar Association of Massachusetts
  • Seven Hills Foundation, Advisory Trustee
  • Worcester County Bar Association
  • Fivesparks, Board Member
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