Philip M.J. Edison

Philip M.J. Edison is a Partner at Chapman and Cutler LLP in Chicago. He is part of the Corporate Finance Department and a member of the Real Estate Group. His practice focuses on guiding clients through complex real estate finance transactions with clarity and strong attention to detail.

Philip earned his J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1996. He also holds a B.S.S., cum laude, from Ohio University, completed in 1993. His education reflects a solid legal and academic foundation that supports his work in finance and real estate matters.

Philip represents insurance companies, real estate debt funds, banks, and other institutional investors in many types of real estate finance transactions. His work includes credit tenant loans, ground lease financing, bridge loans, senior and subordinated financing, and mezzanine loans across a range of projects and markets.

Philip also advises property owners, real estate investors, and tenants in acquisition and disposition matters. His experience includes handling easements and leasing work, helping clients manage property interests and agreements with care, while ensuring smooth transactions and clear legal outcomes in each engagement.

Philip’s representative matters include advising on complex, multi-tranche refinancings and financing for major developments. He has worked on transactions involving office buildings, hospitals, resort hotels, and energy-related assets, as well as large-scale infrastructure and land development projects requiring detailed coordination and negotiation.

Philip M.J. Edison has been admitted to practice in Illinois since 1996. He continues to assist clients with practical legal solutions that align with business needs. He is known for his steady approach and ability to handle detailed real estate finance matters with consistency and focus.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Chapman and Cutler LLP
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association

Licensed State

• lllinois

Education

• Chicago-Kent College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Ohio University
  Bachelor of Social Science (BSS)

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