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Scott C. Chase

Partner, Corporate Department

Overview

Scott Chase is a partner in the Securities and Capital Markets practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s Boston office. He works on a variety of corporate and securities matters for public and private companies, particularly those involving the real estate industry and real estate investment trusts (REITs).

Scott’s practice focuses on initial public offerings (IPOs) and other capital markets transactions, corporate governance and disclosure, and mergers and acquisitions. For several years, Scott has been recognized by Chambers USA, Legal 500, and IFLR1000 for his corporate work, including his work with REITs.

Recognitions

  • Chambers USA, REITs – Nationwide (2023-2024)
  • The Legal 500 U.S., REITs (2015-2024)
  • IFLR1000, Capital Markets: Equity, Notable Practitioner (2020-2024)
  • IFLR1000, Capital Markets: Debt, Notable Practitioner (2020-2024)
  • IFLR1000, Real Estate Acquisitions, Notable Practitioner (2020-2024)

Education

  • Duke University School of Law, J.D. 2005 (Editor, Duke Journal of Comparative & International Law)
  • Amherst College, B.A. (magna cum laude) 2000

Representations

  • The underwriting syndicate of 29 banks in connection with the IPO of Lineage (NYSE: LINE), the largest IPO of 2024 and the largest REIT IPO in history.
  • The underwriting syndicate of 11 banks in connection with the IPO of American Healthcare REIT (NYSE: AHR), the then largest REIT IPO in the previous six years.
  • The underwriting syndicate of 17 banks in connection with the IPO of Invitation Homes Inc. (NYSE: INVH), the then second largest REIT IPO in history.
  • The underwriters of Invitation Homes Inc. in connection with several over $1 billion selling stockholder offerings by a private equity sponsor totaling over $6 billion.
  • The underwriters of Invitation Homes Inc. in connection with several follow-on equity offerings and debt offerings totaling over $4 billion.
  • Numerous sales agents in connection with the Invitation Homes Inc. $1.25 billion ATM program with forward component.
  • Numerous sales agents in connection with the Invitation Homes Inc. $800 million ATM program.
  • Terreno Realty Corporation (NYSE: TRNO) in connection with its IPO, several public follow-on offerings of common stock and preferred stock, several ATM programs, and several private placements of debt securities.
  • TIER REIT, Inc. (NYSE TIER) in connection with its listing on the NYSE and multiple ATM programs.
  • The underwriters of Elme Communities (formerly Washington Real Estate Investment Trust) in connection with a public follow-on offering of common stock.
  • The sales agents of Elme Communities in connection with multiple ATM programs.
  • The underwriters of Armada Hoffler Properties, Inc. in connection with multiple equity offerings.
  • The sales agents in connection with Armada Hoffler Properties, Inc.’s ATM program.
  • The underwriters or sales agents in connection with STAG Industrial, Inc’s IPO, several public follow-on offerings of common stock and preferred stock and several ATM programs.
  • Equity One, Inc. in connection with multiple follow-on offerings, secondary offerings, and ATM programs.
  • Donahue Schriber in connection with several investments by institutional investors.
  • Boston Properties in connection with a public follow-on offering of common stock.
  • UniFirst Corporation in connection with a private debt offering and public secondary stock offering.
  • The initial purchasers of Radius Global Infrastructure, Inc. in connection with a 144A debt offering.
  • A large real estate investment sponsor in connection with the proposed IPO of a REIT to be listed on the NYSE.
  • Workspace Property Trust in connection with its proposed IPO and proposed listing on the NYSE.
  • The underwriters in connection with multiple other proposed IPOs and proposed listings of issuers on the NYSE.
  • Archstone Inc. in connection with its proposed IPO and proposed listing on the NYSE.
  • SiGe Semiconductor Inc. in connection with its proposed IPO and proposed listing on NASDAQ.
  • UniFirst Corporation in connection with over 60 acquisitions.
  • Donahue Schriber in connection with its sale to First Washington Realty.
  • TIER REIT in connection with its merger with Cousins Properties.
  • ZOLL Medical Corporation in connection with its sale to Asahi Kasei.
  • Boston Capital Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. in connection with its merger with an affiliate of BPG Properties.
  • Salesnet in connection with its sale to RightNow Technologies.
  • A hotel chain in connection with its merger with an affiliate of The Blackstone Group.

 

Matters may have been handled prior to joining Paul Hastings.

Practice Areas

Securities and Capital Markets

Real Estate Capital Markets

Immobilier

Mergers and Acquisitions

Investment Funds & Private Capital


Languages

Anglais


Admissions

Massachusetts Bar


Education

Duke University School of Law, J.D. 2005

Amherst College, B.A. 2000