Jed Hayden served as in-house legal counsel for Nakheel PJSC, the real estate development arm of Dubai World, where he participated in the closing of over seven billion dollars in transactions and held primary responsibility for all corporate governance and commercial matters. He also worked as a foreign associate at Herguner, Bilgen and Ozeke, the largest law firm in Turkey, advising Western clients on investments in Turkey. That international transactional background, brought back to Louisville, Kentucky, is what defines Hayden Grant PLLC.
Overview
Hayden Grant PLLC is a boutique law firm in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, founded in 2010 by attorneys Jed R. Hayden and P. Blaine Grant. The firm provides legal counsel to businesses, entrepreneurs, and investors, with particular depth in international business, real estate, corporate matters, and litigation.
The firm operates from a position that combines international transactional experience with local Louisville market knowledge. Its attorneys bring backgrounds from large regional firms and in-house corporate roles, including international general counsel experience, to a boutique practice structure that emphasizes personalized, practical counsel.
The firm’s address is 214 S. 8th St., Suite 301, Louisville, KY 40202, in downtown Louisville near the Glassworks District and the Jefferson County Judicial Center. The phone is 502.849.0707. The fax is 502.638.2817. The email is info@Hayden-Grant.com. The website is hayden-grant.com
Practice Areas
International Law and International Business
International business practice is a defining specialty of Hayden Grant. The firm’s attorneys have participated in cross-border transactions representing multi-national clients and international conglomerates. This includes establishing purchasing relationships with manufacturers in China, establishing business presence in the Middle East, and facilitating business opportunities in Turkey.
Jed Hayden’s experience at Nakheel PJSC in Dubai, where he closed over seven billion dollars in transactions, and his prior work at the largest law firm in Turkey give the firm direct transactional knowledge that most Louisville practices cannot offer. The firm advises clients on international contracts, cross-border transactions, foreign direct investment, and the legal considerations of doing business in multiple jurisdictions.
Real Estate
The real estate practice focuses on the purchase, sale, leasing, development, construction, workouts, and financing of real estate projects. The firm represents real estate developers, hotel owners, property managers, and commercial real estate owners. This practice area connects naturally to Jed Hayden’s experience with large-scale real estate development transactions during his time at Nakheel, the developer behind Palm Jumeirah and other major Dubai projects.
Corporate and Commercial Law
The corporate practice covers entity formation, corporate governance, commercial contracts, and business transactions. The firm advises businesses at various stages of growth, from formation through complex commercial dealings. Blaine Grant’s recognition in business, corporate and commercial matters by Louisville Magazine’s “Top Lawyers” listing reflects the firm’s depth in this area.
Litigation
The litigation practice handles disputes in Kentucky state and federal courts, as well as through arbitration and mediation. P. Blaine Grant is recognized by Thomson Reuters as a Kentucky Super Lawyer in Business Litigation and Construction Litigation, among other categories, a designation limited to five percent of lawyers in the state. He holds a Fellowship in the Litigation Counsel of America and has been nominated by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys as one of the ten best personal injury attorneys in Kentucky.
Economic Development
The firm advises on economic development matters, reflecting the intersection of real estate development, government incentives, and commercial law that characterizes major development projects.
Attorney Profiles
Jed R. Hayden is a co-founder of Hayden Grant PLLC. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from Miami University, Ohio in 1998, and a Juris Doctor from Tulane University in 2001. He has been a member of the Kentucky Bar Association since 2001.
His career prior to founding Hayden Grant included serving as in-house general counsel for Nakheel PJSC, the real estate development arm of Dubai World, where he participated in over seven billion dollars in transaction closings and held primary corporate governance and commercial responsibility. He also worked as a foreign associate at Herguner, Bilgen and Ozeke in Turkey, focusing on investments by Western clients in the Turkish market.
P. Blaine Grant is a co-founder of Hayden Grant PLLC. He has been recognized in Louisville Magazine’s “Top Lawyers” issue in four areas: Business, Corporate and Commercial; Class Actions; Litigation; and Business Litigation. He is recognized by Thomson Reuters as a Kentucky Super Lawyer in Business Litigation, Construction Litigation, Estate and Trust Litigation, Professional Liability Defense, Appellate, and Personal Injury General Defense. He holds a Fellowship in the prestigious Litigation Counsel of America and has been nominated as one of the ten best personal injury attorneys in Kentucky by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys.
Location and Service Area
Address: 214 S. 8th St., Suite 301, Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: 502.849.0707
Fax: 502.638.2817
Email: info@Hayden-Grant.com
Website: hayden-grant.com
The office is in downtown Louisville on the third floor of a building in the Glassworks District, near the Jefferson County Judicial Center. The firm serves clients in Kentucky and nationally, with international business capability extending to transactions in multiple countries.
Client Focus
Hayden Grant serves businesses, developers, investors, and entrepreneurs who need sophisticated legal counsel that accounts for both local Kentucky legal requirements and international business considerations. Clients include those engaged in cross-border transactions, real estate development, commercial disputes, and corporate governance matters.
The firm’s boutique structure means clients work directly with experienced attorneys who have handled matters at the highest levels of domestic and international legal practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hayden Grant handle international transactions?
Yes. International law and international business are named practice areas. The firm’s attorneys have direct experience with cross-border transactions, including Jed Hayden’s work closing over seven billion dollars in transactions at Nakheel PJSC in Dubai and his representation of Western clients investing in Turkey.
When was Hayden Grant PLLC founded?
The firm was founded in 2010 by Jed R. Hayden and P. Blaine Grant.
Is Blaine Grant recognized as a Super Lawyer?
Yes. Thomson Reuters recognizes P. Blaine Grant as a Kentucky Super Lawyer in multiple categories including Business Litigation, Construction Litigation, Estate and Trust Litigation, and others. This designation is limited to five percent of attorneys in the state.
Does the firm handle real estate matters outside of Kentucky?
The firm’s international business practice and attorney backgrounds suggest capacity for cross-border matters. Specific state-by-state admission information should be confirmed with the firm directly.
How can I contact Hayden Grant PLLC?
The firm can be reached at 502.849.0707 or by email at info@Hayden-Grant.com. The website is hayden-grant.com
Closing
Hayden Grant PLLC was built around two attorneys whose pre-firm experience is not what most Louisville practices can claim: Jed Hayden as in-house counsel at Nakheel PJSC in Dubai, closing over seven billion dollars in transactions; and Blaine Grant as a Kentucky Super Lawyer in Business Litigation recognized across multiple categories by Thomson Reuters and Louisville Magazine. The firm has operated from downtown Louisville since 2010, serving businesses, developers, and investors in Kentucky and across borders. Contact the firm at 502.849.0707 or visit hayden-grant.com