Acquisitions & Dispositions

Served as lead counsel to a regional skilled nursing facility owner and operator for nearly a decade, advising on the full lifecycle of its portfolio — from initial growth through strategic divestiture. Our representation began when the client owned approximately four facilities and expanded to include a 22-facility portfolio across three states. Notable transactions included: (1) The stand-alone acquisition of a 450+ bed skilled nursing facility, which also included a limited number of state-licensed CCRC and assisted living units; (2) A five-facility portfolio transaction involving a strategic partnership with a REIT. The REIT acquired the real estate, while our client entered into a long-term, multi-site ground lease and continued to manage and operate the facilities; (3) A separate five-facility acquisition, financed through a Canadian private equity investor, featuring a complex preferred equity structure with management kick-out rights, liquidation preferences, and other negotiated protections; and (4) The sale of the entire 22-facility portfolio through four distinct transactions: a 14-facility owned portfolio sale, a five-facility leasehold portfolio transaction, and three individual facility sales. In addition to our role as transactional counsel in the deals above, we acted as outside general counsel to the client, advising on employment matters, executive compensation, debt and equity financings, union negotiations, and contract matters, while overseeing local regulatory specialists in multiple jurisdictions.

Represented the seller of a 650-unit apartment complex, closing the sale in just 45 days well before a year-end tax-driven deadline. During that time, we assisted in successfully identifying a buyer and helped secure both financing and all necessary governmental approvals — an achievement facilitated by the reputation and relationships we earned as bond counsel to the jurisdiction within which the property is situated. 

Advise borrowers and property owners on purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, leases, property management agreements and a wide range of other real estate contracts.

Represented real estate developer in connection with the purchase of a $45 million note and subsequent acquisition and redevelopment of distressed commercial real estate project.

Served as counsel to private equity fund in acquisition of $10 million multifamily property in Georgia.

Represent a non-profit owner and developer of a commercial project in Frederick County, Maryland that will provide a full service recreational facility and programs. We have represented the client in all phases of the project, from the property acquisition, title work, zoning, negotiation of memoranda of understanding with the County and County agencies, and represented the owner/developer in the bond and construction financing, totaling $21 million. The property has been vacant for many years and is now being transformed into a vibrant community resource for recreational, educational and wellness programs that will benefit and serve the residents of Frederick County.

Closed the sale of a multi-story medical office building owned by physicians and physician practices.