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I counsel clients in the acquisition, development, sale, leasing and financing of commercial real estate. A significant portion of my practice involves negotiating ground leases, retail leases and office leases, as well as the formation, negotiation, structuring and governance of sophisticated real estate joint ventures and real estate private equity funds. I also regularly advise developers on the requirements for satisfying the complex land use regulations applicable to large-scale commercial projects.Representative Experience/Transactions:Arsenal Yards - Lead counsel for major Boston-area mixed use re-development project. This project transforms an existing enclosed mall into New England’s premier mixed-use retail, office, residential and hotel project. John guided the clients on all aspects of the project, including:•Structuring a condominium regime that allows distinct aspects of the project to be operated as a cohesive development•Negotiating and closing a joint venture with an equity partner who contributed $109M•Closing a $222M construction loan•Negotiating and drafting key leases with national and regional retailers•Counseling the client on complicated tax issues•Negotiating and drafting construction contractsRetail Leasing Counsel for Nine Property Retail Power Center Portfolio - Lead all leasing efforts with the top national and regional retailer for a portfolio of nine power and lifestyle centers situated in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.Mixed Use Center in Southern Massachusetts - Represent the developer in connection with construction financing, construction, subdivision (including creating the legal foundation for an integrated center covering separate real estate parcels owned by distinct entities), and leasing (including in-line retail and stand-alone ground leases) for a mixed use development.

Listed skills include Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, Joint Ventures, and 19 others.