Chris has represented:

• a large regional bank, as administrative agent and sole lead arranger, in connection with a $60 million loan to finance the construction of an approximately 300-unit apartment complex in the Philadelphia suburbs
• a large regional bank in connection with a $60 million loan to finance the acquisition and renovation of two apartment complexes totaling over 600 units
• the borrower in connection with a commercial mortgage loan from a debt fund secured by properties in the Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Savannah, and Dallas-Ft. Worth metro areas
• owners of multifamily properties in connection with leases to national short-term stay providers
• the developer of an approximately 200-unit apartment tower in the Logan Square section of Philadelphia, in connection with closing on the Ground Lease for the site and senior and mezzanine construction financing for the project
• the landlord of a new Class-A, trophy office building in the Center City West section of Philadelphia in connection with its leasing activities 
• the owner of an approximately 300-unit apartment tower in University City in connection with closing an approximately $61 million bridge loan from a large, regional bank, an approximately $75 million permanent loan from a life insurance company to refinance the construction debt on the property, and the sale of the asset for $118 million
• the developer of a townhome project in University City in connection with the acquisition of the property and creation of a condominium for the project 
• a luxury hotel owner and operator in connection with the recapitalization and financing of its flagship resort in Virginia and the financing of a resort, conference center and golf course in Florida
• the landlord of a Class-A trophy office building in Center City Philadelphia in connection with its leasing activities
• a private sponsor in connection with the formation of a real estate private equity fund targeting ultra-high net worth investors
• a private investment fund in connection with its acquisition of a Class-A, trophy office building in Center City Philadelphia, including advice on transfer tax mitigation strategies, debt financing and complex title issues
• a developer in connection with an approximately $75 million mixed-use project consisting of a child care center and residential apartments, including both debt and equity financing and a long-term ground lease
• a large regional bank in connection with closing multiple construction loans totaling in excess of $750 million
• a large regional bank, as administrative agent, in connection with a $57 million syndicated construction loan for the construction of a new hotel in Center City Philadelphia
• a developer in connection with a $100 million mixed-use project to reposition a historic property involving several levels of equity investment, debt financing and tax credit financing
• a large regional bank in connection with a $24.5 million construction loan for a 225-lot residential tract development
• a local hospital system in connection with its acquisition and pre-development strategy regarding 30 acres of vacant land to be developed for commercial and medical office building uses
• Tasty Baking Company, a snack food manufacturer, in connection with its credit facilities and subsequent workout with creditors and its sale to Flowers Foods
• a leading middle-market private equity firm in financing its leveraged buy-out of a manufacturer including an aggregate amount of $44.5 million of senior and mezzanine debt
• a multinational corporation in the successful post-acquisition integration and reorganization of global treasury operations, including project management of the efforts of three global law firms across two dozen countries and operating companies
• investors in connection with various private investments in hedge funds and private equity funds totaling in excess of $1 billion
• a preferred equity investor in connection with its investment of both preferred equity and priority common equity for a project in Philadelphia

• Moderator, Risk Management Association’s Philadelphia Commercial Real Estate Event 
• Moderator, “Debt & Equity Markets and Investing in Philadelphia,” Bisnow’s Philadelphia Capital Markets & Real Estate Finance Event
• Moderator, “The State of Retail: A Survival Guide For The Retail Climate,” Bisnow's Big Philadelphia Retail Event
• Developer and presenter, “Commercial Real Estate Loans,” Strafford Publications webinar
• Presenter, “Negotiating Loan Documents After the Financial Crisis,” Risk Management Association (RMA) Philadelphia Chapter’s Young Bankers Program
• Panelist, “Current Lending Environment,” Association for Corporate Growth Lenders’ Panel

• Philadelphia Business Journal, “Best of the Bar: Philadelphia's Top Lawyers”
• Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, Rising Star