Morris F. DeFeo, Jr., Partner

Represented Break the Floor Productions in a groundbreaking dance industry transaction. TZP Group (“TZP”), a multi-strategy private equity firm, made strategic investments in Break The Floor Productions and Star Dance Alliance to create Dance One Holdings, LLC, the largest holding company of dance brands in the world. This investment represents the largest institutional investment in the dance industry as of the date of the deal.

Represented Isik Plastik, a Turkish publicly traded company and a leading manufacturer of thermoformed food packaging and industrial plastic sheet products, in its acquisition of a US-based manufacturer of polycarbonate and other plastics products.

Represented Northwind Group for the $162 million construction loan for a 69-unit rental condominium on Fifth Avenue in East Midtown Manhattan owned by SHVO.

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.

Advised Datto Holding Corp. (NYSE:MSP), the leading global provider of cloud-based software and technology solutions purpose-built for managed service providers (MSPs), as lead counsel in connection with its acquisition of BitDam Ltd. (“BitDam”), an Israel-based cyber threat detection company. BitDam’s cyber-defense platform secures collaboration tools, such as M365 and Google Workspace, from ransomware, malware, and phishing.

Represented long-standing client Legends Hospitality in its entry into a share purchase agreement with the private equity firm Sixth Street. Under the share purchase agreement, Sixth Street acquired a controlling interest in Legends Hospitality. This investment will support Legends continued growth as a premium experiences company that specializes in delivering holistic solutions for sports, entertainment and attractions clients. 

In connection with the acquisition, Legends Hospitality (i) issued senior secured long-term notes and (ii) entered into a revolving credit facility and PIK facility. The net proceeds were used to redeem certain outstanding equity securities of Legends Hospitality and for working capital and general corporate purposes.

In order to preserve Legends Hospitality’s liquidity and support its continued investment in accretive, long-term capital projects, affiliates of Sixth Street and other third parties will provide Legends Hospitality with access to funding provided by an investment vehicle. The funding will be used for capital expenditures, pre-opening costs and other disbursements contemplated by contracts entered into by Legends Hospitality.

Represented Marcus & Millichap, a publicly traded company, in their acquisition of New York-based real estate finance advisory firm Mission Capital Debt & Equity.

Represented a leading residential brand and operator in a $600 million joint venture with one of the largest investment managers in the world.  Structured a strategic partnership between the two entities and collaboration with respect to the management of a portfolio of properties as well as a suite of funds. 

Represented Marcus & Millichap, a publicly traded company, in their acquisition of Dallas-based Metropolitan Capital Advisors. 

Represent major real estate owner and operator in the formation and organization of a title company.

Represented Kaman Corporation, a NYSE-listed U.S. defense contractor, in filing a Form S-8 for securities to be offered in a stock incentive plan.

Represented Signature Group Holdings, Inc. in an underwritten public offering of common stock.