- Representation of one of the largest public retirement systems in a transaction recognized nationally as a mega deal and only one of few to close since the credit markets froze in the purchase of a portfolio of over ninety buildings containing more than 9 million square feet of industrial property located in nine states. The innovative structure guaranteed a closing without requiring the purchaser to select properties or to allocate the purchase price until just before closing. - Representation of a Canadian developer in the development, sale and financing of a regional shopping center with an associated planned residential, office and industrial community in the southeast involving a master plan of easements to divert existing waterways and control flooding in conjunction with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. All government permits were obtained and a layer of multiple covenant and restriction agreements permitted the development of the properties. The diversion of water also provided a recreational lake. - Representation of the nation's second largest bank in the finance of a U.S. REIT's acquisition of a substantial portion of the U.S. retail assets of a Dutch holding company. This transaction was completed on a fast track basis over a holiday season. - Representation of a national insurance company's foreign investment fund in the sale of a retail shopping center in Chicago prior to the completion of a Remedial Action Plan and receipt of a No Further Action letter. The client was able to close the fund as scheduled. - Representation of a pension fund advisor in the acquisition of a historic downtown Boston office building involving zoning issues and neighboring redevelopment concerns. The client was able to complete acquisitions within the quarter, allowing them to meet financial projections.