Finance & Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions, Commercial Real Estate

Proceed with Caution when Considering the Acquisition of a Busted Deal

by Thompson Coburn LLP on 3/28/2013

Do not underestimate the importance of due diligence when evaluating the acquisition of a busted deal. In the world of land use and zoning, a busted deal is a planned real estate development that has failed, and the future of...more

2012 Real Estate Activities around the Globe

by Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 10/8/2012

As some real estate markets of the world are beginning to rebound, and others continue their path to recovery, Orrick’s international team of real estate practitioners has been at the center of much of this activity advising...more

CFIUS Sued by Chinese Investors

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 9/28/2012

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) has been sued. CFIUS is the U.S. government inter-agency committee that reviews foreign investment in the United States. ...more

Loan Purchase Offers Commercial Real Estate Investment Opportunities

by Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP on 9/20/2012

Investors are using different types of techniques in an attempt to acquire commercial real estate in Miami and elsewhere at a discount. One technique that has recently gained popularity as a result of market conditions is...more

Tax Structuring of Foreign Investment in South Florida Real Estate

by Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP on 8/31/2012

Foreign Investment In South Florida Real Estate Heats Up According to a recent report, international buyers are driving sales at several large real estate projects in South Florida. The 200-unit Trump Hollywood sold out...more

“Sophisticated Investors” – how to determine; by Bruce E. Methven

by The California Securities Attorneys on 7/3/2012

Several securities-offering exemptions allow “sophisticated investors” to invest. The question is how to determine when potential investors are sophisticated. ...more

Ten things to know when acquiring a serviced apartment hotel portfolio in Australia

by Baker & McKenzie Australia on 5/2/2012

In this newsletter, we highlight 10 issues relevant to the potential acquisition of a portfolio of serviced apartment management businesses in Australia. We have concentrated on issues that will have relatively universal...more

The Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis: Investment Risks and Opportunities [Video]

by Dechert LLP on 2/6/2012

The ongoing Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis and changing regulatory environment are forcing many European banks to consider a variety of asset disposition and capital-raising transactions, creating both risks and opportunities...more

New Trend on China Real Estate Finance—Analysis on Real Estate Trusts and Private Equity Investment

by Qin Qu on 2/5/2012

Generally speaking, there are four types of resource of real estate finance, which are from banks, security market, trusts and funds. With the tightening controls the central government is taking toward developers on real...more

Selling A Community Bank: Practical Tips

by Pryor Cashman LLP on 1/17/2012

Last month, the Financial Institutions Group examined the process of buying a community bank in light of the expectation that industry consolidation will follow on the heels of this period of historically low sale prices. For...more

Real Estate Market Update - August 24, 2011

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 8/25/2011

In This Issue: Deals Updates Office: Google signs lease for 715,500 square feet in Sunnyvale with space for 2,900 workers; Shorenstein, Worthe Acquire Former 20 acre Postal Service Site in Playa Vista; 3 MacArthur...more

Things to Consider When Buying a Business

by J. Mark Avery on 4/21/2011

This document outlines some of the major items that anyone should consider when purchasing a business, whether as an asset or stock purchase....more

How Lawyers Can Add Value to Real Estate Transactions

by Ruskin Moscou Faltischek on 4/4/2011

Lawyers can be seen as the bane of real estate professionals’ existence, or a trusted advisor; an obstacle or a facilitator; an issue creator or a problem solver, and anywhere in between. The following are some practical...more

Judge Urges Hotel to file for Bankruptcy

by Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Center, P.A. on 3/1/2011

Last week US Supreme Court judge Richard C. Kloch Sr. urged the owners of Barton Hill Hotel to file for bankruptcy. However, the hotel’s attorneys say that they are fighting to prevent that by getting a major hotelier to buy...more

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Proceed with Caution when Considering the Acquisition of a Busted Deal

2012 Real Estate Activities around the Globe

CFIUS Sued by Chinese Investors

Loan Purchase Offers Commercial Real Estate Investment Opportunities

Tax Structuring of Foreign Investment in South Florida Real Estate

“Sophisticated Investors” – how to determine; by Bruce E. Methven

Ten things to know when acquiring a serviced apartment hotel portfolio in Australia

The Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis: Investment Risks and Opportunities [Video]

New Trend on China Real Estate Finance—Analysis on Real Estate Trusts and Private Equity Investment

Selling A Community Bank: Practical Tips

Real Estate Market Update - August 24, 2011

Things to Consider When Buying a Business

How Lawyers Can Add Value to Real Estate Transactions

Judge Urges Hotel to file for Bankruptcy

The Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis: Investment Risks and Opportunities [Video]

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