Real Estate Construction
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JONATHAN BRISTOL
Chatham, New Jersey 07928-1821
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EDUCATION
Amherst College
A.B. magna cum laude, 1978
The University of Virginia School of Law
J.D., 1981
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Winston & Strawn LLP.
During 2008 to 2010, I was an equity partner in an international law
firm that has more than 1,100 attorneys in 15 offices worldwide.
My practice emphasis was on (a) real estate and corporate finance
transaction representing banks, lenders, hedge funds, private equity funds,
and investment banks, (b) private equity funds or venture capital firms,
including those making well-collateralized loans with above-market economic
returns to borrowers, (c) operating companies representation following
private equity or venture capital fund acquisitions, (d) real estate and
corporate purchase and sale matters, (e) assisting with private placement
memorandum and related documentation in securitizations, and (f) private
client services, all in connection with matters ranging from $10 million to
more than $1 billion.
Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner LLP.
During 2003 to 2008, I was a partner in an international law firm
that had 600 attorneys in 10 offices worldwide.
My practice emphasis was on (a) real estate finance, representing
Swiss and other investment banks in collateralized mortgage backed
securities finance transactions, (b) a premier investment and global
advisory firm in commercial, office, or hospitality property acquisitions,
developments, financings, and dispositions, (c) commercial lenders in first
mortgage positions or one in the debt stack of mezzanine loans in the
transaction and (d) private client services, all in transactions ranging
from $5 million to $5 billion.
Thelen terminated its business, dissolved in 2008 and is now in
Chapter 7 liquidation proceedings.
Pitney Hardin Kipp & Szuch LLP (now known as Day Pitney).
During 1996 to 2003, I was of counsel at this 150-attorney law firm.
My practice emphasis was on (a) real estate purchase, sale, and
finance transactions, (b) letters of credit, (c) banks, venture capital
companies, hedge funds, and other financial institutions in secured loans,
(d) debt and equity transactions, (e) limited liability company formation
relative to asset protection, (f) architectural, engineering, and
construction contracts, and (g) other financial services matters, all in
transactions ranging from $1 million to $150 million.
Dreyer and Traub LLP
During 1985 to 1996, I was an associate then became a partner at
this 100-year-old law firm.
My practice emphasis was on real estate finance representing some of
New York City's most prominent and outspoken owners, developers,
construction managers, banks, hedge funds, venture capital funds, private
equity funds, lenders, insurance companies, and other financial
institutions. Transactions included (land, construction, and subordinate
loans), development, construction, and project finance matters, all in
transactions ranging between $1 Million and $500 million.
Dreyer and Traub terminated its business, dissolved in 1996, and
have completed Chapter 7 liquidation proceedings.
REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS AND TRANSACTIONS
Swiss Investment Bank in its $800 million financing of its North
America headquarters building in a collateralized mortgaged backed
securities transaction.
Capital corporation of Fortune 500 company in their sale and
leaseback financings of (a) that Atlantic City Convention Center, (b) high-
tech New Jersey movie theaters, and (c) approximately 850 New Jersey
Transit buses.
Premier global investment and advisory firm as special counsel in
its acquisitions of branded hotels in California and New Jersey as part of
a $25 billion transaction.
Fee mortgagee in financing of the Empire State Building.
Private equity fund in its $1 500 million offering relative to
hotels in India.
Acclaimed American portrait (and magazine) photographer in
restructuring of her loans from hedge fund lender in a transaction that
included the repurchase by the photographer of all of her intellectual
property and rights in her life's work, which she had previously encumbered
to a hedge fund lender (in a transaction where I was not retained as
counsel).
Japanese Investment Bank in $500 million financing of largest
commercial office building in downtown Los Angeles.
Member of Parliament and Prime Minister's Cabinet in a Caribbean
country in his role to procure sovereign debt for his country as well as
sitting on the board of directors of several well-capitalized middle market
offshore companies and consummating transactions in Ireland, the United
Kingdom, the United Sates, the Cayman Islands, Bermuda, and Barbados.
Branded extended stay hotel chain in dozens of acquisitions of
properties for portfolios, and sales of properties that were not performing
consistent with owner objectives.
Swiss investment bank in $1 billion mortgage loan and preferred
equity transaction relating to a premier office property in San Francisco.
Hedge Fund in $50 million financing of law in Sonoma County (Wine
Country), California.
Restricted stock offering for $5 million to Chinese Internet social
club.
Former United Nations Messenger (equal to and Ambassador) of Peace
and top ranked men's professional star in a wide range of matters,
including endorsement contracts, speaking engagements, broadcast
agreements, and as sponsor of a private equity fund.
One of the world's largest entertainment park owners in a more than
$500 Million financing of California's largest theme park.
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