Global law firm Proskauer announced today that Michael J. Choate has joined the firm’s preeminent Real Estate Capital Markets group as a Partner. Mr. Choate has a distinguished track record with almost 25 years’ experience in REITs, securities and corporate finance, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Choate will be joined by Kevin M. Lippert who will serve as Senior Counsel. Both will be resident in the firm’s Chicago office.
“We are very pleased to add a lawyer of Michael’s stature and depth of experience to our real estate capital markets practice,” said Proskauer Chairman Joseph M. Leccese. “Under Peter Fass’ leadership, we have developed a leading REITs practice. Both Michael and Kevin’s appointments are a reflection of our commitment to remain at the forefront of this sector.”
Mr. Choate advises both publicly-traded and non-listed REITs in equity and debt offerings, merger and acquisition transactions and internalization transactions. He counsels publicly traded entities on matters of corporate governance, securities law, compliance and proxy and tender offer situations. Mr. Lippert also focuses his practice on REITs, including public and private offerings of equity and debt securities and mergers and acquisitions.
Peter M. Fass, partner and co-head of the Real Estate Capital Markets Group stated, “Michael is a highly-regarded REITs practitioner and possesses an unmatched knowledge of the industry. His addition enhances our capacity to offer a full range of services to issuers, underwriters, lenders and investors focused on the REIT sector. We welcome Michael to the team and look forward to his valuable contribution.”
Ronald R. Papa, partner and co-Chair of the Corporate Department said, “Michael’s REITs practice and transactional experience will complement our group’s recognized leadership in advising on sophisticated transactions involving real estate investment companies and public and private mergers and acquisitions.”
