Real Estate
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Wide-Ranging Expertise
Wilson Sonsini's real estate team regularly advises on domestic and international facility leasing, acquisition, development, construction, financing, and on all aspects of environmental compliance, due diligence, investigations, and remediations.
Wilson Sonsini's real estate attorneys advise and represent clients in connection with real estate transactions and facility issues for all of their office, commercial, and manufacturing needs. With particular expertise in complex commercial and biotech transactions, our team regularly advises on domestic and international facility leasing, acquisition, development, construction, and financing, as well as on all aspects of environmental compliance, due diligence, investigations, and remediations.
Wilson Sonsini's real estate practice also focuses on advising renewable energy clients with respect to project acquisition and development, in addition to representing borrowers and lenders in renewable energy project financings. Our real estate team offers clients timely, efficient, and practical solutions for their real estate and environmental legal issues.
Overview
Wilson Sonsini's real estate attorneys advise and represent clients in connection with real estate transactions and facility issues for all of their office, commercial, and manufacturing needs. With particular expertise in complex commercial and biotech transactions, our team regularly advises on domestic and international facility leasing, acquisition, development, construction, and financing, as well as on all aspects of environmental compliance, due diligence, investigations, and remediations.
Wilson Sonsini's real estate practice also focuses on advising renewable energy clients with respect to project acquisition and development, in addition to representing borrowers and lenders in renewable energy project financings. Our real estate team offers clients timely, efficient, and practical solutions for their real estate and environmental legal issues.
Client Highlights
Firm Advises Warwick Carbon Solutions on its First-of-Its-Kind Industrial Decarbonization Project
On October 5, 2023, Warwick Carbon Solutions (WCS) subsidiary Broadwing Energy announced that it signed formal agreements to build a first-of-its-kind power and steam cogeneration facility in Decatur, Illinois. WCS will build and operate a 360MW cogeneration plant with carbon capture and sequestration for the provision of integrated clean energy and green steam to Archer-Daniel-Midland's (ADM's) Decatur processing operations. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati serves as lead project development and finance counsel to WCS in the transaction, having negotiated power and steam supply, carbon transfer and management services, FEED, and related real estate agreements, advised on interconnection and regulatory matters, are preparing to negotiate EPC agreement and financing arrangements for the project with 45Q investment tax credits and long-term debt. This may be one of the largest industrial decarbonization projects ever developed and financed in the U.S. with capacity to permanently sequester more than two million tons of CO2 annually.
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises Amaero on Flagship Titanium Project in Tennessee
On July 14, 2023, Australia-based Amaero International Limited, an ASX-listed company focused on becoming a global leader in titanium and specialty powder production and advanced manufacturing applications that utilize titanium and speciality alloy powder for aerospace and defense, medical, and other industries, announced that it has green lighted its flagship titanium powder manufacturing facility in Tennessee. The decision to locate to Tennessee came after the state committed economic incentives from multiple stakeholders—including the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, the Cleveland-Bradley Chamber of Commerce, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory—to attract the relocation of the facility, as well as Amaero’s research and development and corporate headquarters. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Amaero on the transaction.
The industrial facility will accelerate installation of the titanium powder production plant, accelerate break-even operations by 12 months, and reduce working capital need by $22 million. In addition, Amaero will pursue U.S. government funding and incentives that target re-shoring advanced manufacturing and critical materials supply chain.
The Wilson Sonsini team that advised Amaero on the transaction included:
Real Estate
James McCann
Sean Wilkinson
The industrial facility will accelerate installation of the titanium powder production plant, accelerate break-even operations by 12 months, and reduce working capital need by $22 million. In addition, Amaero will pursue U.S. government funding and incentives that target re-shoring advanced manufacturing and critical materials supply chain.
The Wilson Sonsini team that advised Amaero on the transaction included:
Real Estate
James McCann
Sean Wilkinson
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises Via on Its Acquisition of MPEG LA
On May 2, 2023, collaborative licensing leader Via Licensing Corporation (Via) announced its acquisition of MPEG LA forming Via Licensing Alliance LLC (Via LA). The deal created the largest patent pool administrator in the consumer electronics industry. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Via on the deal.
Client Highlights
Firm Represents Vacasa in $108 Million Strategic Investment
On June 2, 2020, Vacasa, North America’s largest vacation rental management platform, announced a $108 million strategic investment round. The financing was led by existing investor Silver Lake with participation from other existing investors including Riverwood Capital and Level Equity. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati represented Vacasa in the transaction.
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Client Highlights
Firm Advises Warwick Carbon Solutions on its First-of-Its-Kind Industrial Decarbonization Project
On October 5, 2023, Warwick Carbon Solutions (WCS) subsidiary Broadwing Energy announced that it signed formal agreements to build a first-of-its-kind power and steam cogeneration facility in Decatur, Illinois. WCS will build and operate a 360MW cogeneration plant with carbon capture and sequestration for the provision of integrated clean energy and green steam to Archer-Daniel-Midland's (ADM's) Decatur processing operations. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati serves as lead project development and finance counsel to WCS in the transaction, having negotiated power and steam supply, carbon transfer and management services, FEED, and related real estate agreements, advised on interconnection and regulatory matters, are preparing to negotiate EPC agreement and financing arrangements for the project with 45Q investment tax credits and long-term debt. This may be one of the largest industrial decarbonization projects ever developed and financed in the U.S. with capacity to permanently sequester more than two million tons of CO2 annually.
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises Amaero on Flagship Titanium Project in Tennessee
On July 14, 2023, Australia-based Amaero International Limited, an ASX-listed company focused on becoming a global leader in titanium and specialty powder production and advanced manufacturing applications that utilize titanium and speciality alloy powder for aerospace and defense, medical, and other industries, announced that it has green lighted its flagship titanium powder manufacturing facility in Tennessee. The decision to locate to Tennessee came after the state committed economic incentives from multiple stakeholders—including the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, the Cleveland-Bradley Chamber of Commerce, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory—to attract the relocation of the facility, as well as Amaero’s research and development and corporate headquarters. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Amaero on the transaction.
The industrial facility will accelerate installation of the titanium powder production plant, accelerate break-even operations by 12 months, and reduce working capital need by $22 million. In addition, Amaero will pursue U.S. government funding and incentives that target re-shoring advanced manufacturing and critical materials supply chain.
The Wilson Sonsini team that advised Amaero on the transaction included:
Real Estate
James McCann
Sean Wilkinson
The industrial facility will accelerate installation of the titanium powder production plant, accelerate break-even operations by 12 months, and reduce working capital need by $22 million. In addition, Amaero will pursue U.S. government funding and incentives that target re-shoring advanced manufacturing and critical materials supply chain.
The Wilson Sonsini team that advised Amaero on the transaction included:
Real Estate
James McCann
Sean Wilkinson
Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises Via on Its Acquisition of MPEG LA
On May 2, 2023, collaborative licensing leader Via Licensing Corporation (Via) announced its acquisition of MPEG LA forming Via Licensing Alliance LLC (Via LA). The deal created the largest patent pool administrator in the consumer electronics industry. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Via on the deal.
Client Highlights
Firm Represents Vacasa in $108 Million Strategic Investment
On June 2, 2020, Vacasa, North America’s largest vacation rental management platform, announced a $108 million strategic investment round. The financing was led by existing investor Silver Lake with participation from other existing investors including Riverwood Capital and Level Equity. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati represented Vacasa in the transaction.
Affiliated Programs
Innovator’s Edge Series: Hot Topics in Life Sciences – Juno v. Kite, Real Estate Basics, and Presenting Prep
Wilson Sonsini is pleased to present our Innovator’s Edge Series event, Hot Topics in Life Sciences – Juno v. Kite, Real Estate Basics, and Presenting Prep. An esteemed panel of Wilson Sonsini experts will provide a high-level overview of three industry topics that are relevant and of particular interest now. Join this session if you are interested in learning more about the latest news, trends, and happenings in the life sciences world.
Affiliated Programs
LaunchBio Founders Circle – San Francisco: Relocation and Real Estate
Wilson Sonsini is pleased to support the LaunchBio Founders Circle geared to the San Francisco region, Relocation and Real Estate. For life sciences company founders experiencing company growth now is the time to envision the future workplace and consider making some moves. The real estate market can be frustrating, and life science companies have special operational needs, regulations and financial limitations. This forum will explore real-life examples of successful and unsuccessful moves, providing practical strategies to overcome the common pitfalls that complicate the relocation process.
Affiliated Programs
LaunchBio Founders Circle – Boston: How to Relocate Your Early-Stage Biotech
Wilson Sonsini is pleased to support the upcoming LaunchBio Founders Circle session geared to the Boston region, How to Relocate Your Early-Stage Biotech. If your science is promising and your company is growing now is the time to envision a future workplace. The real estate market can be frustrating, and life science companies have special operational needs, regulations, and financial limitations. This forum will explore real-life examples of successful and unsuccessful moves, providing practical strategies to overcome the common pitfalls that complicate the relocation process.
Events
Affiliated Programs
Innovator’s Edge Series: Hot Topics in Life Sciences – Juno v. Kite, Real Estate Basics, and Presenting Prep
Wilson Sonsini is pleased to present our Innovator’s Edge Series event, Hot Topics in Life Sciences – Juno v. Kite, Real Estate Basics, and Presenting Prep. An esteemed panel of Wilson Sonsini experts will provide a high-level overview of three industry topics that are relevant and of particular interest now. Join this session if you are interested in learning more about the latest news, trends, and happenings in the life sciences world.
Affiliated Programs
LaunchBio Founders Circle – San Francisco: Relocation and Real Estate
Wilson Sonsini is pleased to support the LaunchBio Founders Circle geared to the San Francisco region, Relocation and Real Estate. For life sciences company founders experiencing company growth now is the time to envision the future workplace and consider making some moves. The real estate market can be frustrating, and life science companies have special operational needs, regulations and financial limitations. This forum will explore real-life examples of successful and unsuccessful moves, providing practical strategies to overcome the common pitfalls that complicate the relocation process.
Affiliated Programs
LaunchBio Founders Circle – Boston: How to Relocate Your Early-Stage Biotech
Wilson Sonsini is pleased to support the upcoming LaunchBio Founders Circle session geared to the Boston region, How to Relocate Your Early-Stage Biotech. If your science is promising and your company is growing now is the time to envision a future workplace. The real estate market can be frustrating, and life science companies have special operational needs, regulations, and financial limitations. This forum will explore real-life examples of successful and unsuccessful moves, providing practical strategies to overcome the common pitfalls that complicate the relocation process.
Susan P. Reinstra
Partner
Susan focuses on all aspects of real estate transactional law, including acquisitions and dispositions, financing, construction, leasing, and subleasing.
Martin R. Sul
Senior Counsel
Martin Sul is senior counsel in the San Francisco office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he has a broad transactional and regulatory practice in environmental law, with a focus on transactional due diligence, contract negotiation, and assessment of environmental regulatory compliance. His transactional practice includes environmental risk assessment of target companies, including review of regulatory compliance matters related to air, water, energy, and mine permitting, and negotiation of environmental provisions and indemnities in purchase, finance, and lease agreements. Martin has also advised clients with diligence and regulatory issues related to acquisitions and sale of electrical power plants, oil and gas exploration, coal, and silica mining operations, and other manufacturing industries.
Sierra H. Bunnell
Associate
Sierra Bunnell is an associate in the real estate practice at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. Her practice primarily focuses on a variety of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, development, and finance.
Matthew Parsons
Associate
Matthew (Matt) Parsons is an associate in the Palo Alto office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where his practice focuses on real estate.
Moncarol Wang
Associate
Moncarol Wang is an associate in the Palo Alto office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where her practice focuses on real estate.
Sean M. Wilkinson
Associate
Sean M. Wilkinson is a senior associate in the real estate practice at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. Sean has extensive experience in all aspects of commercial real estate, including the acquisition, development, disposition, financing, and leasing of properties throughout the United States. He also advises corporate clients regarding real estate issues arising in mergers and acquisitions.
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Susan P. Reinstra
Partner
Susan focuses on all aspects of real estate transactional law, including acquisitions and dispositions, financing, construction, leasing, and subleasing.
Martin R. Sul
Senior Counsel
Martin Sul is senior counsel in the San Francisco office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he has a broad transactional and regulatory practice in environmental law, with a focus on transactional due diligence, contract negotiation, and assessment of environmental regulatory compliance. His transactional practice includes environmental risk assessment of target companies, including review of regulatory compliance matters related to air, water, energy, and mine permitting, and negotiation of environmental provisions and indemnities in purchase, finance, and lease agreements. Martin has also advised clients with diligence and regulatory issues related to acquisitions and sale of electrical power plants, oil and gas exploration, coal, and silica mining operations, and other manufacturing industries.
Sierra H. Bunnell
Associate
Sierra Bunnell is an associate in the real estate practice at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. Her practice primarily focuses on a variety of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, development, and finance.
Matthew Parsons
Associate
Matthew (Matt) Parsons is an associate in the Palo Alto office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where his practice focuses on real estate.
Moncarol Wang
Associate
Moncarol Wang is an associate in the Palo Alto office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where her practice focuses on real estate.
Sean M. Wilkinson
Associate
Sean M. Wilkinson is a senior associate in the real estate practice at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. Sean has extensive experience in all aspects of commercial real estate, including the acquisition, development, disposition, financing, and leasing of properties throughout the United States. He also advises corporate clients regarding real estate issues arising in mergers and acquisitions.
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Client Highlights
Firm Advises Warwick Carbon Solutions on its First-of-Its-Kind Industrial Decarbonization Project
On October 5, 2023, Warwick Carbon Solutions (WCS) subsidiary Broadwing Energy announced that it signed formal agreements to build a first-of-its-kind power and steam cogeneration facility in Decatur, Illinois. WCS will build and operate a 360MW cogeneration plant with carbon capture and sequestration for the provision of integrated clean energy and green steam to Archer-Daniel-Midland's (ADM's) Decatur processing operations. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati serves as lead project development and finance counsel to WCS in the transaction, having negotiated power and steam supply, carbon transfer and management services, FEED, and related real estate agreements, advised on interconnection and regulatory matters, are preparing to negotiate EPC agreement and financing arrangements for the project with 45Q investment tax credits and long-term debt. This may be one of the largest industrial decarbonization projects ever developed and financed in the U.S. with capacity to permanently sequester more than two million tons of CO2 annually.
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Client Highlights
Wilson Sonsini Advises Amaero on Flagship Titanium Project in Tennessee
On July 14, 2023, Australia-based Amaero International Limited, an ASX-listed company focused on becoming a global leader in titanium and specialty powder production and advanced manufacturing applications that utilize titanium and speciality alloy powder for aerospace and defense, medical, and other industries, announced that it has green lighted its flagship titanium powder manufacturing facility in Tennessee. The decision to locate to Tennessee came after the state committed economic incentives from multiple stakeholders—including the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, the Cleveland-Bradley Chamber of Commerce, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory—to attract the relocation of the facility, as well as Amaero’s research and development and corporate headquarters. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Amaero on the transaction.
The industrial facility will accelerate installation of the titanium powder production plant, accelerate break-even operations by 12 months, and reduce working capital need by $22 million. In addition, Amaero will pursue U.S. government funding and incentives that target re-shoring advanced manufacturing and critical materials supply chain.
The Wilson Sonsini team that advised Amaero on the transaction included:
Real Estate
James McCann
Sean Wilkinson
The industrial facility will accelerate installation of the titanium powder production plant, accelerate break-even operations by 12 months, and reduce working capital need by $22 million. In addition, Amaero will pursue U.S. government funding and incentives that target re-shoring advanced manufacturing and critical materials supply chain.
The Wilson Sonsini team that advised Amaero on the transaction included:
Real Estate
James McCann
Sean Wilkinson
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Recent Events
Affiliated Programs
Innovator’s Edge Series: Hot Topics in Life Sciences – Juno v. Kite, Real Estate Basics, and Presenting Prep
Wilson Sonsini is pleased to present our Innovator’s Edge Series event, Hot Topics in Life Sciences – Juno v. Kite, Real Estate Basics, and Presenting Prep. An esteemed panel of Wilson Sonsini experts will provide a high-level overview of three industry topics that are relevant and of particular interest now. Join this session if you are interested in learning more about the latest news, trends, and happenings in the life sciences world.
Learn More
Affiliated Programs
LaunchBio Founders Circle – San Francisco: Relocation and Real Estate
Wilson Sonsini is pleased to support the LaunchBio Founders Circle geared to the San Francisco region, Relocation and Real Estate. For life sciences company founders experiencing company growth now is the time to envision the future workplace and consider making some moves. The real estate market can be frustrating, and life science companies have special operational needs, regulations and financial limitations. This forum will explore real-life examples of successful and unsuccessful moves, providing practical strategies to overcome the common pitfalls that complicate the relocation process.
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