Matters

Emmes Asset Management Company LLC – Investment Adviser Agreement

Represented Emmes Asset Management in its investment adviser agreement with a state pension fund allocating several hundred million dollars to investments in real estate opportunities.

Cybersecurity Policy

Represented a registered investment advisor in the drafting of its cybersecurity policies and procedures, and the development of a cybersecurity program which included an audit and assessment by an outside consultant. We also advised on the client's Form ADV.

Private Equity Fund – Music Industry Deal Restructuring

Represented a private equity fund in the comprehensive restructuring of the acquisition financing for a music catalog. The restructuring involves the purchase of a music catalog in satisfaction of acquisition financing obligations, and also the funding of a music developer's participation in a new joint venture.

MEAG Munich – Regulatory Advice

Represented MEAG Munich in providing regulatory advice regarding traders under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act.

MEAG New York – Master Securities Forward Transaction Agreement

Represented MEAG New York Corporation in review and negotiation of master securities forward transaction agreement proposed by Wells Fargo.

MEAG New York – Master Securities Forward Transaction Agreement

Represented MEAG New York Corporation in review and negotiation of master securities forward transaction agreement proposed by Citibank NA.

MEAG New York – Master Securities Forward Transaction Agreement

Represented MEAG New York Corporation in review and negotiation of master securities forward transaction agreement proposed by Barclays for insurance companies affiliated with MEAG.

Venture Capital Firm – Fund Formation and Portfolio Investments

Advised venture capital firm on various matters including the structuring and drafting of documents relating to fund formation, capital raising, corporate, securities, compliance and accompanying tax issues associated with fund formation, and portfolio investments.

Employment Agreement – Professional Services Firm

Represented Chairman and President of a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management firm in connection with his employment agreement.

Investment Adviser – Loan Review

Review and analysis of senior secured corporate loan investments on behalf of a collateral manager for collateralized debt obligations (CDOs).

Investment Manager – Fund Liquidation

Represented an investment manager in fund liquidation; including the sale of ownership stakes and position in portfolio companies.

Foreign Investment Advisor – U.S. Securities Advice

Advised German-based investment advisor with respect to U.S. securities regulations.

Three Ocean Partners – Formation

Represented Three Ocean Partners in its formation and organization, equity capital raise and registration as a broker dealer as well as across a spectrum of portfolio investments.

Asset Management Company – Investment Suitability

Represented an investment advisory company in defense of action by former client with respect to investment losses.