Parsons Behle & Latimer

Spencer J. Hafen is a member of the corporate practice at Parsons Behle & Latimer who advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, emerging companies and start-ups, corporate governance, real estate and intellectual property transactions, with experience spanning more than $4 billion in deals.

Capabilities

Biography

Spencer Hafen is an associate in the firm’s Salt Lake City office and a member of the firm’s corporate practice. Fluent in Mandarin Chinese, Spencer previously worked in Beijing, China on international business transactions for one of the world’s largest law firms. Later, Spencer served as an extern for Magistrate Judge Paul Warner of the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah. An expert in contract negotiation and drafting, Spencer has helped facilitate several hundred transactions totaling over $4 billion in value, including real estate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, sponsorship agreements, intellectual property ownership and licensing and corporate entity formation and governance.

Experience

Parsons Represents Barrick in Acquisition of its Mercur Mines LLC by Revival Gold

Parsons represented Barrick Gold Exploration Inc. in a sale of the Mercur Mine to Revival Gold Inc. The project is anticipated to be Utah’s largest gold producer and contribute more than $4 billion to Utah’s economy creating an estimated 400 direct jobs during construction and 300 direct jobs over 10 years plus operation. Parsons’ corporate attorneys advised in all aspects of the transaction with Parsons’s corporate, real estate and environmental attorneys handling environmental due diligence, contracts and permitting.

Accomplishments

Academic

Brigham Young University, J.D. (2021)

· Board Member, BYU Law School Trial Advocacy Team

· Board Member, BYU Law School Student Council

Brigham Young University, Marriott School of Business, B.S., Finance

Associations

Professional

Utah State Bar

Community

Board of Directors, South Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce

Board of Directors, Columbus Community Center

Executive Committee Member, BYU Student Wellness

Volunteer, Mediator for the Utah County Justice Court

Volunteer, BYU Center for Peace and Conflict Resolution

Insights

Your Voice, Your Likeness, Your Rights: What Athletes and Entertainers Need to Know About AI and the Law

Is Your Business Structure Built for Growth?

The Benefits and Challenges of Developing Sports and Entertainment Districts

Beyond the Ballpark - Legal Issues in Mixed-Use and Sports-Anchored Developments

Credentials

Licensed

Utah

Utah Supreme Court

U.S. Supreme Court

Education

Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School