Representative Transactions South Carolina Lawyers: Gottlieb & Smith Attorneys serving Columbia

Represented the developer in the public-private development of a 600,000 square foot warehouse distribution facility. Negotiated and prepared documentation for a project agreement between the developer, the tenant, and three governmental agencies, a tax abatement agreement, acquisition of property and related title and title insurance matters, construction financing, long-term lease, and ultimate sale to a real estate investment trust.

Represented one of the nationÍs leading private real estate companies of retail owned centers in acquiring and/or developing a portfolio of more than 160 retail centers in 17 states. Representative transactions included redevelopment and de-malling of the former Woodhill Mall property in Columbia, South Carolina (now known as Shoppes at Woodhill) into a new and vibrant Target anchored center with junior anchors such as Bed Bath & Beyond, Cost Plus/World Market, and Pier 1 Imports; development of a new 106,395 square foot shopping center known as Shoppes at Lorton Valley in the Washington, DC-Arlington-Alexandria MSA anchored by Giant Food, Blockbuster Video, Starbucks; development of a new 53,400 square foot center known as Town Center at Twin Hickory, in Richmond, Virginia MSA anchored by Food Lion; development of a new 70,000 square foot shopping center in the Savannah, Georgia MSA anchored by The Fresh Market, Ann Taylor Loft, Jos. A. Bank, Kirkland's Home, and Chico's; acquisition of a portfolio of 21 shopping center properties in the Northeast with anchors such as Super Stop & Shop, Borders Books, BobÍs Stores; Bed, Bath & Beyond; acquisition of a retail center with 429,546 feet of retail space known as Lenox Marketplace in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, Georgia MSA with major retailers such as Publix, Filene's Basement, Dick's Sporting Goods, American Signature Home, Target; acquisition of a 5 property portfolio of Publix anchored properties in Florida; acquisition of a 5 property portfolio of Giant anchored properties in Virginia and Maryland. Representative major lease/anchor negotiation transactions include leases/anchor agreements with Target, Home Depot, Lowes, Publix, Harris Teeter, Giant, Stop & Shop, TJ Max, and Ross.

Represented a timberland investment management organization in the acquisition of 390,000 acres of timberland in ten counties, reported to be the largest US timberland transaction in the year of closing.

Represented the developer of a 456,000 square foot regional office facility, including negotiations and preparation of documentation relating to land acquisition, resolution of title and wetlands issues, construction, development financing, and long-term lease.

Represented the developer of Brays Island Plantation, a 3,000 acre plus planned outdoor community consisting of 325 one acre circular lots, with the remainder dedicated to community uses. Drafted comprehensive restrictive covenants, structured documents for lot sales program, closed individual lot sales, and handled various other development matters.

Represented a joint venture between Venezuela's largest paper company and a US paper company for a wood chip processing and export operation in Venezuela. Included negotiation with various governmental agencies to acquire a major port concession and timber concession covering approximately 200,000 acres of pine plantations.

Represented a major US forest products company in the acquisition of approximately 40,000 acres of leasehold interests in Costa Rica for the establishment of gmelina plantations. Structured long-term leasing program, negotiated and prepared various contracts with governmental agencies and others for mill and port facilities and other matters relating to production of wood chips for export.

Represented landowner in negotiations with county and state officials and the ultimate sale of property for the new State Farmers Market.

Represented the owners in the rollup of 69 shopping center and office properties in joint venture with the State of Michigan Retirement System.

Represented the developer of Carolina Park, reported to be the first condominium parking facility for football tailgating.

Represented the developer in the conversion of the former Confederate Printing Plant and South Carolina Dispensary Warehouse into a Publix grocery store.

Represented the developer of the "Cockaboose Railroad", the first of its kind football tailgating concept.

Special counsel to the City of Columbia in connection with real estate projects.

Representative Transactions | Gottlieb & Smith, serving Columbia, South Carolina