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Experience
Hotel Portfolio Acquisition by Arbor Lodging Partners
Represented affiliates of Arbor Lodging Partners in the acquisition of a 12-hotel portfolio through a newly formed joint venture with affiliates of GFH Financial Group.
Ground Lease, Development, and Finance of Nashville, Tennessee Hotel
Represented affiliates of HRI Hospitality (a hospitality-focused spinoff from HRI Properties) in the ground lease of a parcel of land in downtown Nashville, Tennessee for the ground-up development of a new Tempo by Hilton hotel.
Counsel to AJ Capital in the Acquisition and Financing of 25 acres in Miami, FL
Represented opportunity funds raised by AJ Capital Partners, a Nashville-based vertically integrated real estate investment manager, in the acquisition and financing of 25 acres of property in Miami, Florida. The properties are located in a federal opportunity zone and our client has plans for both adaptive reuse of existing buildings as well as ground-up development.
Represented Les Schwab Tire Centers
Represented Les Schwab Tire Centers, a 68-year old family-owned business and leading tire retailer and service center operator, in its sale to Meritage Group.
Sale/Leaseback of Restaurants for National Restaurant Chain
Represented a national restaurant chain in the sale/leaseback of 150 Chili’s restaurants in 22 states with a combined portfolio value of more than $550 million with three different purchasers. Representation included transfer tax analysis in several jurisdictions and the preparation of all closing documents.
Sale of Optima Chicago Center
Represented Optima, Inc. in the sale to an affiliate of New York-based Edge Principal Advisors, LLC of Optima Chicago Center. Optima Chicago Center is a modern 42-floor residential apartment building in the Streeterville neighborhood of Chicago with unparalleled views of the City and the Lake, and steps away from the Magnificent Mile. Optima Chicago Center was designed and developed by Optima, Inc.
