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Prior to becoming a lawyer, Lee Samuelson spent several years working in the real estate industry, obtained his Master’s degree in Real Estate Development & Finance and gained valuable and relevant knowledge that he continues to use today.Recognized as a trusted advisor possessing a strong and collaborative work ethic (who effectively engages with executive teams, peers, counterparties, and other counsel), Lee implements a practical, problem-solving approach, and is creative when necessary, appropriately balancing risks to help clients achieve the desired outcome and conclude transactions. As a seasoned and tested, reliable, highly skilled, decisive, results-oriented team leader, and deal-maker, Lee has significant experience and a deep understanding of business and legal issues arising in structuring and executing the full spectrum of real estate transactions. This experience includes large portfolio transactions, complex joint ventures, mortgage and mezzanine financings, preferred equity transactions, purchase and sale transactions, sale/lease back transactions, development projects, and leases and management agreements, for trophy properties, shopping centers, regional malls, hotels, office buildings, data centers, student housing, senior living facilities, mixed-use developments and industrial properties. Beyond traditional real estate transactions, Lee has helped companies with complex matters that impact their operations, including site services agreements, spin-offs, M&A transactions, REIT transactions, downsizings/restructurings, work-outs, and bankruptcies.

Listed skills include Due Diligence, Corporate Law, Mergers And Acquisitions, Private Equity, and 5 others.