Experience | Mintz

Transactional - Mergers & Acquisitions

Represented Morgenthaler Private Equity in its recapitalization of Voeller Mixers, Inc., a manufacturer of batch plants and mixing equipment for concrete, glass, and related industries, in its recapitalization of Trachte, Inc., a manufacturer of preassembled and modularized control buildings, and in its acquisition of United Pipe & Steel Corp., a distributor of commodity pipe products.
Represented Corinthian Capital Group, LLC in the sale of Texas-based Friedrich Air Conditioning Co., Ltd., one of the private equity firm’s portfolio companies, to another New York–based private equity firm.
Represented Hitachi America Ltd. (NYSE:HIT) in its acquisition of IMS Partners Incorporated, an equipment testing and installation services company.

Mintz Assists Touro College with 240,000 Sq. Ft. Office Lease

Our real estate team structured the deal as a 32-year leasehold condominium – an arrangement that provides Touro with a significant tax advantage.

Menlo Adds to Its Growing Portfolio and Acquires 9 Data Center Assets

Mintz represented Menlo Equities, a private, vertically integrated commercial real estate investment firm, in its acquisition of 8 data centers and an 80% interest in a ninth from a partnership between an asset management company and a real estate investment company for approximately $487 million.

Advising Clients on Litigation Considerations and Pitfalls

Mintz’s California Land Use Practice Group counsels clients on avoiding or minimizing litigation risk and expense through arbitration and other contractual provisions, insurance policies, agreements with guarantors, and cost-effective litigation strategies. We also advise developers on California-specific environmental and wage laws.

Developer Overcomes Title Challenge to Complete 2,000-Unit Village

When a neighboring landlord threatened to derail our client’s development, Mintz identified and prosecuted a creative solution that prevailed in court — bringing a much-needed housing and commercial center to the San Diego marketplace.

West Coast Members Assisted Private Equity Fund in Marquis Project

Daniel Guggenheim and Michel Soejoto represented Northwood Investors in a complex real estate acquisition that involved multiple purchase agreements, a complicated joint venture agreement, resolving litigation, and obtaining bankruptcy court approval.

PE Deal Drives Growth for MPE

The Mintz PE team has served as MPE’s trusted advisor in several key transactions. In September, Mintz represented the client in the sale of its portfolio company, Trachte USA, to a private fund associated with Palladium Equity Partners.

Mintz Obtains $31M Arbitration Award on Behalf of Aggrieved Partner and New York Real Estate Partnership

When the former acting managing partner of a New York real estate partnership misappropriated partnership monies and assets, a Mintz team led by attorney Chris Sullivan obtained a $31M award for damages.

Mintz Helps Public Company Data Center Owner and Operator Expand Portfolio

Mintz regularly represents one of the largest public companies in the data center space in large, complex transactions, including 4-30 megawatt leases and master service agreements.

Shopping Center Wins, Remains Open for Business

A Mintz team’s trial win for a real estate client defeated a neighboring property owner’s attempt to shut down the client's shopping center. Mintz attorneys defeated the plaintiff’s claim in just four hours of trial and secured a $4 million reciprocal parking agreement for the client.