Regional Sports Network – High-Yield Note Offering Amendment
Represented a regional sports network in the issuance of $250 million in senior subordinated notes.
$20 Million Credit Facility
Represented a major commercial bank, as sole lender, in a $20 million secured line of credit to a trust beneficially owned by a high-net-worth individual, and a related company. The facility is secured by marketable securities and restricted stock.
Turkish Art, Culture and Education Nonprofit Formation
Represented a client in forming a U.S. nonprofit to promote and support Turkish and other forms of dance and artistic endeavors.
MetLife Stadium – $650 Million Bond Placement
Represented a special purpose entity affiliate of the National Football League's New York Jets and the New York Giants, in a complex public financing for MetLife Stadium that involved the New Jersey Economic Development Authority and local government.
New York Yankees – $1.5 Billion Stadium Financing
Represented the New York Yankees in the issuance of $1.5 billion in municipal tax-free and taxable bonds by the New York City Industrial Development Agency, which financed the lease and construction of the new Yankee Stadium. We drafted and negotiated the lease agreement for the new stadium, as well as ancillary real estate agreements pertaining to parking lots and garages; construction, demolition and insurance, and public transportation. We were also integrally involved in navigating the Yankees through the lengthy federal, state and local governmental permit and approval process.
EMMES Group of Companies – Venture Capital Financing
Represented the EMMES Group of Companies in the preparation of a convertible note purchase agreement, offering documents and an amended and restated operating agreement in connection with a capital raise.
Aircraft Purchase
Represented the purchaser of a factional interest in a Gulfstream V.
Real Estate Investment Bank President – Equity Ownership and Employment Matter
Represented the president and managing principal in negotiating equity ownership and employment with a high-end real estate investment bank owner/operator.
Legends Hospitality – Los Angeles FC Concessions Agreement
Represented Legends Hospitality in a joint venture with Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles FC to provide concessions services at the team’s new 22,000-seat soccer stadium.
CAPTOR RE – Real Estate Fund Program
Represented CAPTOR RE in the acquisition and sale of multi-million dollar real estate projects to non-U.S. investors using private REITs.
Legends Hospitality – Willis Tower Observation Deck
Represented Legends Hospitality in the provision of design, construction development and management services for the observation deck and other attractions at Willis Tower in Chicago.
Legends Hospitality – Point-of-Sale System Purchase
Represented an affiliate of Legends Hospitality in the purchase of a mobile and Bluetooth-enabled point-of-sale (POS) system for use at stadiums and arenas. The POS system streamlines the purchase process for both the venue and the fans thereby effecting a more seamless experience at a game or concert.
Cohere Communications – IT Services Management Agreement
Represented Cohere Communications, a cyber security and managed IT services enterprise, in a network management agreement to provide operational services, including the operation of a data and communications network, to certain commercial office buildings located in San Diego via a building telecom and optical infrastructure.
McKinsey & Company – Structural Analysis
Represented McKinsey & Company in a review and analysis of its global organization and in rendering a legal opinion regarding ownership of its subsidiaries and affiliates.
Cross-border Acquisition Post-Secondary Educational Institutions
Represented an offshore education foundation and operator of more than 100 post-secondary schools and research institutions worldwide in its proposed acquisition of post-secondary schools located in New York, Boston, Washington D.C. and San Francisco.
Q4 America – Sports Apparel Startup
Representing Q4 America, a Los Angeles-based start-up performance basketball brand, in intellectual property matters related to the development of a new brand of sneakers, sponsorships, athlete endorsements and capital raises.
Dallas Cowboys Affiliate – New Media Platform
Represented Blue Star Operations Services, an affiliate of the Dallas Cowboys, in building out their new media platform.
Vanbarton Group – Acquisition of New York and San Francisco CRE Portfolio
Represented Vanbarton Group in the multi-million dollar acquisition of a portfolio of commercial properties located in New York and San Francisco.
Arts Foundation – Joint Venture
Represented The European Fine Arts Foundation (TEFAF) in the creation of a joint venture entity with Spring Show NYC LLC. The joint venture will own and operate a Fall and Spring art fair to be held annually at the Park Avenue Armory. TEFAF currently owns and operates the premier art fair in Europe (TEFAF Maastricht) and will be rebranded under the TEFAF brand through a license arrangement we also negotiated. This is a significant matter in the art fair/collector world as TEFAF is the gold standard among art fairs and plans to hold numerous large-scale events in New York in the future.
Vanbarton Group – Broker License
Represented Vanbarton Group regarding real estate licensing requirements in connection with captive leasing agents for commercial office properties.
Vanbarton Group – Real Estate Fund
Represented Vanbarton Group in establishing a real estate private fund for a multi-billion dollar pension fund.
Sterling Equities – Syracuse Chiefs Acquisition
Represented Sterling Equities in the purchase of the Syracuse Chiefs, a Triple-A baseball team in Syracuse, New York.
$150 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility
Represented a U.S. commercial bank, as a syndicate lender, in a $150 million senior secured revolving credit facility to an NHL franchise. The proceeds are to be used for legal purposes, consistent with the NHL Constitution.
Envy Gaming – Proposed Sale of eSports Business
Represented Envy Gaming in the proposed sale of a minority equity interest in the organization to a private equity firm consortium and an NBA franchise ownership group.
Capture the League – Corporate Matters
Represented Capture the League, LLC, a multi-game eSports organization, in corporate matters related to preparation of non-player employment and confidentiality agreements, independent contractor agreements, master service agreements and player trades.
eSports Organizations – Corporate Counsel
Provided general corporate counseling for various eSports organizations including start-up team Infinity Core, Team EnVyUS and FlyQuest.
Legends Hospitality – International Stadia Group Acquisition
Represented Legends Hospitality in the acquisition of International Stadia Group, a London-based sports and entertainment company. The acquisition will extend Legend’s global capabilities and allow for growth opportunities in the EAME regions.
VG Growth Partners – free2B Foods
Represented VG Growth Partners in its investment in free2B Foods, a producer of premium, healthy snack foods.
Macromark, Inc. – Promissory Note Obligations
Represented Macromark, Inc., one of the largest direct mail companies, in advice on, and negotiation of, secured recourse promissory note obligations.
EMMES Group of Companies – Corporate & Employment Matters
Represent the EMMES Group of Companies, a privately owned real estate investment advisory firm in all corporate and employment matters.
Kiska Developers, Inc. – Employment Matters
Represented Kiska Developers, Inc., a provider of real estate-related services including property development, general contracting and construction management, in employment matters.
Asset Management Co. – Acquisition of Israeli Basketball Team
Represented an asset management company in the proposed acquisition of an interest in a premier professional basketball team located in Jerusalem. The team has won several titles recently, including the EuroCup and the Israeli League championship.
Formation of E-Commerce Consumer Products Business
Represented client in helping form, organize and establish Wifflis, a privately held e-commerce business that designs and produces premium pet supplies.
Haskell Jewels – Factoring Facility
Represented Haskell Jewels and its subsidiaries in a factoring facility with Rosenthal and Rosenthal, Inc. Haskell Jewels is a leading designer, marketer and distributor of costume jewelry.
Legends Hospitality – Aon Center
Represented Legends Hospitality in connection with the operation of a rooftop attraction and entertainment center located at the top of the Aon Center in Chicago.
Yankee Global Enterprises – Ownership Transfers
Represented Yankee Global Enterprises, as lead counsel, in connection with various ownership transfers involving the New York Yankees.
Joint Venture for Operation of Stadium Brewery
Represented a professional baseball team affiliate in a proposed joint venture with a leading European craft beer manufacturer for the operation of a brew pub at a major league baseball stadium.
UFC – Mayweather v. McGregor Bout
Represented Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), as lead counsel, in the August 2017 Floyd Mayweather, Jr. v. Conor McGregor bout at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
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