Irwin A. Kishner, Partner

Represented the Chicago Cubs in a multi-year radio license with CBS Radio to broadcast Cubs games on WBBM Newsradio 780AM. The radio license is part of a sports and entertainment partnership that also includes several promotional initiatives across all seven of CBS Radio's local Chicago radio stations and digital and social media platforms. Additionally, the partnership will create and produce live music events at or near Wrigley Field.

Represented Silas Capital, a venture capital and private equity firm, in the negotiation of letters of intent and a purchase agreement as part of a quasi-auction for the principal assets of a brand design firm. The transaction raised creditor rights and zone of insolvency issues.

Represented Zentek Automation US in connection with termination of employee and negotiation of severance agreement.

Represented Strategic Check LLC in the preparation of a master participation agreement which will permit investments in non-recourse credit extended to health care providers.

Representing RXR Realty, one of the largest real estate operating and investment companies in the New York tri-state area, in a wide range of office and retail leasing matters.

Represented RXR Realty in a joint venture with a prominent private equity firm.

Represented private equity investment firm in the arrangement of a joint venture with the objective of expanding fiber optic cable networks in a major municipality.

Represented a major sports franchise in obtaining a judgment confirming an arbitration award for breach of contract against a season ticket holder.

Represented Legends Hospitality in the development and operation of the observation deck at the top of One World Trade Center.

Represented Emmes Asset Management Company in the acquisition of a number of multi-million dollar class A office properties in San Diego, California, in a joint venture with the investment arm of a major university system.

Represented Yankee Global Enterprises in the refinancing of its senior credit facility consisting of a term loan and a revolving line of credit. Yankee Global Enterprises is a holding company that invests in media and sports-related businesses, including the New York Yankees.

Represented Mediware Information Systems, Inc., a leading provider of clinical software solutions, in its acquisition by leading private equity investment firm Thoma Bravo, LLC in a transaction valued at $195 million.

Represented Yankee Global Enterprises in connection with the opening of a NYY Steakhouse in Times Square. The NYY Steakhouse brand is a joint venture partnership between the New York Yankees and Hard Rock International.

Represented a real estate investment advisory and property management company in the negotiation of investment management agreements with a major public telecommunications company.

Represented a leading regional sports network and franchise in the issuance of $250 million high-yield note offering.

Represented a private equity real estate investment firm in the acquisition of a substantial portfolio of mixed-use, multi-tenanted assets located in the Seattle metropolitan area.

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.

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

Represented the Plainfield Asset Management, on an ongoing basis, in general outside counsel services.

Represented a property owner in a complex ownership restructuring of a wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverage distribution center in South Carolina. We helped the property owner with corporate, real estate and tax issues regarding lease modifications, changes in the ownership of limited liability companies, a mortgage refinancing and an option granted to affiliates of the tenant to purchase equity interests in the company that owns the facility.

Advised Highbridge Capital Management regarding the rules and regulations applicable to Highbridge's $60 million interim bankruptcy financing to the Los Angeles Dodgers. We also advised Highbridge on its proposed long-term $150 million credit facility to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Represented a start-up limited edition luxury apparel and home furnishing collections company in a seed capital preferred stock offering and corporate structuring matters, including the formation of an advisory board and the adoption of an equity incentive plan.

Represented a hedge fund in connection with the restructuring of its debt and equity investments in a manufacturer of intimate apparel and sleepwear.

Representation of the New York Yankees in connection with a video distribution agreement between Major League Baseball Advanced Media and the YES Network, the primary broadcaster of New York Yankees games.