Brad Ritter is a partner in the Real Estate practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s Chicago office. Mr. Ritter has significant experience representing public and private, equity fund, venture capital, private equity, REIT, individual and other clients in connection with all aspects of complex commercial transactions. He has led the negotiation and drafting of documentation with respect to the formation of joint ventures, like-kind exchanges, sale-leaseback transactions, financings, and the acquisition and disposition of commercial properties. He also focuses his practice on commercial leasing.
Additionally, Mr. Ritter has represented numerous bankrupt debtors in the sale and refinancing of real estate assets, purchasers in the acquisition of real estate assets from bankrupt debtors, and various lenders in the restructuring and refinancing of debt secured with real estate assets held by bankrupt debtors.
Sino-Ocean Group Acquires Chicago’s Soho House April 25, 2018
Harbour Group Acquires Industrial Lighting Products from Pfingsten Partners March 31, 2017
Ardian Acquires a Majority Stake in Weber Automotive October 07, 2016
Paul Hastings Practices and Lawyers Score Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2016 June 08, 2016
Major Stake in US Taco Bell and Buffalo Wild Wings Franchise Operators, Pacific Bells and World Wide Wings, Sold to Partners Group October 07, 2015
Paul Hastings Advised on the Financing of Chief Power Finance, LLC’s Acquisition of Coal-Fired Power Plants in Pennsylvania December 31, 2014
Paul Hastings Represents Victory Park Capital in the Restructuring of Mi Pueblo Foods June 05, 2014
Paul Hastings Representing Equity LifeStyle Properties in $1.43 Billion Real Estate Portfolio Acquisition June 01, 2011
Paul Hastings Soars in 2011 Edition of Legal 500 US June 01, 2011
Paul Hastings Excels in 2010 Edition of Legal 500 US June 07, 2010
Paul Hastings Represents Medline Industries in City of Chicagos Purchase of Michael Reese Hospital Site July 06, 2009
Court Rules Force Majeure Clause Reduces Tenant's Rent by 75% Due to COVID-19 June 17, 2020
Inching Back to Normal: The New Illinois COVID-19 Shelter in Place Order May 14, 2020
PH COVID-19 Client Alert Series: Details of Illinois COVID-19 Shelter in Place Order March 22, 2020
FASB Issues New Lease Accounting Standards March 22, 2016
Recent Amendment Addresses In re Crane March 07, 2013
General Growth Update II: Bankruptcy Court Issues Significant Ruling Allowing SPE Debtors to Remain in Bankruptcy August 17, 2009
Recent Updates to the LEED Program June 22, 2009
General Growth Update May 26, 2009
Recognized by Chambers USA 2016 Chambers USA 2016: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business named 47 of the firm’s practice areas and 112 individuals to its ranking of leading lawyers and law firms in the United States. June 08, 2016