Represented a prominent South Florida real estate investment group in connection with the acquisition of a commercial real estate portfolio consisting of 12 properties located in three different states, occupied by national commercial tenants. Our work involved complex diligence matters and drafting customary and complex real estate acquisition documents.
We represented PEBB Enterprises and BH Group in their $48.5 million joint venture acquisition of a prime waterfront shopping center in Fort Lauderdale that will be redeveloped to include 361 housing units. Our representation included work within the corporate, commercial real estate and financing aspects of the transaction. Our corporate team drafted and negotiated the JV and a subsequent JV with The Related Group, a luxury residential real estate developer, while the commercial real estate and financing teams assisted with due diligence, financing and closing of the transaction with a large Florida-based bank.
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Attorneys from DE’s corporate, commercial real estate, and banking & finance departments represented BH Group in finalizing a partnership agreement between BH Group and Lennar Corporation. The partnership agreement led to the contribution of the Presidential Golf Club, a 104.3-acre golf course near Aventura, Florida, to the joint venture for approximately $17.5 million, with the intent of developing over 100 luxury homes. In connection with the contribution, we negotiated and finalized documentation required to release the land from the existing mortgage encumbrance and then convert the indebtedness into a mezzanine loan facility.
Represented one of South Florida’s most renowned development firms in connection with an eight-figure multifamily construction loan for a property located in Sarasota, Florida. The proposed development will consist of 200-plus luxury apartments located on approximately 10 acres.
Represented a Massachusetts-based equity fund in connection with the acquisition and acquisition financing for property located in Connecticut operated as a distribution center for a publicly traded equipment rental company.
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Advised on compliance considerations for a lead generation campaign targeting consumers on behalf of a large national automobile manufacturer, ensuring adherence to federal and state marketing, consumer protection, and data privacy regulations.
Counseled biotechnology company in structuring and finalizing a series of strategic transactions with a publicly traded company, addressing key commercial, regulatory, and intellectual property considerations to enhance market positioning and growth potential.
Advised offshore placement company in negotiating and executing a Master Services Agreement with a publicly-traded company whose parent company is backed by a leading private equity firm, securing long-term workforce solutions and operational scalability.
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Andrew J. Adams and Kevin P. Gildea of DarrowEverett LLP’s Labor & Employment Practice Group secured a significant victory for and employer at the New Jersey Appellate Division, which affirmed a summary judgment ruling from late 2023. The case was originally brought by a former employee alleging discrimination under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination and as a common law Pierce action based upon alleged public policy violations arising during the early days of COVID-19. The appeal, argued in December of 2024 and decided on January 21, 2025, affirmed summary judgment in favor of the employer on all counts.
The Appellate Division upheld the dismissal of all four counts of the Plaintiff’s amended complaint, stating that “Based upon our de novo review, we conclude that plaintiff failed to meet her burden of identifying the existence of any clearly mandated public policy, which was violated by [the employer]” and rejecting plaintiff’s contention that future regulatory mandates should be considered in determining the existence of public policy. The Appellate Division also determined that the plaintiff had produced no evidence to support the claim that her termination was pretextual or motivated by discriminatory intent.
Represented executives in a $21 million Series B round.
Represented artificial intelligence and machine learning company in an acquihire transaction.
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