Kevin Holst is a highly accomplished real estate and corporate attorney with more than 20 years of legal experience advising developers, resort operators, investors, and businesses across the Mountain West and beyond. He has overseen and negotiated more than $2.5B in real estate, resort, hospitality, and mixed-use transactions, earning a reputation as a trusted legal strategist with deep operational insight.
Kevin’s practice focuses on real estate development, ski and mountain resorts, hotel & hospitality, master-planned communities, multi-family projects, and complex corporate transactions. His experience spans acquisitions (e.g., Stowe Mountain Resort and Wilmot Ski Resort), financing, joint ventures, employee housing, asset purchases, private equity, M&A, land use and zoning, property management agreements, hotel management agreements (e.g., RockResorts and DoubleTree Park City), condominium development (e.g., Ritz-Carlton Vail and One Ski Hill Place), and large-scale mixed-use planning. He also brings extensive background in risk management, regulatory compliance, leasing, and construction-related matters.
Having served in senior legal and business roles with leading organizations, including Vail Resorts, Southern Land Company, Spartan Investment Group, Aspenware, and McWhinney, Kevin offers a uniquely integrated perspective that blends legal expertise with practical business leadership. He has a strong record of building and leading legal departments, developing strategic policy frameworks, and implementing AI-driven efficiencies that reduce legal spend and increase organizational performance.
As Senior Counsel, Kevin provides end-to-end legal guidance across the full lifecycle of a project or business initiative, from early-stage structuring and negotiations to closing, compliance, and long-term operational support. Known for his practical problem-solving approach, he delivers innovative, cost-effective, and results-oriented solutions that protect clients’ interests while advancing their strategic goals.
Kevin is enthusiastic about helping clients navigate complex development challenges, execute high-value transactions, and achieve long-term success in highly regulated and capital-intensive industries. His commitment to excellence, collaborative style, and deep industry knowledge makes him a trusted advisor to developers, operators, investors, and corporate leadership teams.
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