Christopher Rosenbleeth represents banks and other lenders, equity investors, developers, corporate clients, and strategic and financial investors in their real estate, finance and investment activities. Chris is a member of the firm's board of directors and chair of the firm’s finance and real estate practice.
With a versatile practice, Chris advises secured lenders — including commercial banks and non-bank lenders such as debt funds — in acquisition, real estate development and construction, dividend recapitalization, asset-based and other financing transactions.
Chris regularly counsels commercial real estate owners and corporate clients in connection with their acquisition, financing, leasing and disposition of real estate, including in joint venture structures. He is known for applying practical approaches that help clients safely invest money using the best available vehicles. He also advises clients on implementing restructuring projects involving multinational enterprises, including post-acquisition integrations, pre-spinoff or divestiture restructurings, and supply chain restructurings.
Featured Representative Matters
Real Estate Finance
Represented numerous banks and other lenders in connection with the closing of construction and bridge loans totaling in excess of $3 billion.
Represented a large regional bank, as administrative agent, in connection with a $95 million construction loan secured by a branded short-term-stay apartment project, which included two tiers of preferred equity and associated complex intercreditor issues.
Represented a publicly traded real estate investment trust in connection with construction loans for various projects, including a build-to-suit office building and a mixed-use high-rise tower that includes multifamily, office/lab space and retail.
Transactional Real Estate
Represented a university in connection with its acquisition of numerous parcels of real estate and its leasing activities in furtherance of its educational mission.
Represented a university in connection with terminating a long-term ground lease and acquisition of the related improvements in a tax-efficient structure.
Represented a university health system in connection with its acquisition and disposition of numerous parcels of real estate.
Represented owners and operators of real estate in their leasing activities, including industrial, office and retail asset classes.
Represented a fee developer in connection with its entering into a joint venture and development agreement for the redevelopment of the iconic Wanamaker Building.
Represented a publicly traded real estate investment trust in connection with its joint venture disposition of 13 office buildings in the Mid-Atlantic region and related debt financing.
Represented a publicly traded real estate investment trust as master developer in connection with a planned $5 billion transit-oriented, mixed-use development in Philadelphia.
Represented a developer in connection with a so-called “74-26” transaction in which the developer sold a 74% equity interest in the owner of a Class A mixed-use development consisting of 200-plus apartments and a child care center.
Finance
Represented a public company in a $125 million senior secured credit facility involving both domestic and foreign entities and currencies and a $125 million private debt placement and shelf facility.
Advised a publicly traded snack food manufacturer in connection with its credit facilities and subsequent workout with creditors.
Represented a leading middle-market private equity company in connection with a revolving credit facility for a newly acquired portfolio company in the investment management industry.
Represented a privately held recycling business in obtaining a $40 million revolving credit and $13 million term loan.
Represented a manufacturing concern in connection with a $25 million revolving credit facility and a $6 million term facility for working capital.
Represented the senior agent and lender in an $85 million senior secured credit facility in connection with a private equity fund’s leveraged buyout of a food distribution business.
Represented a national bank in a $30 million exit financing, including a complex intercreditor structure and a total debt structure exceeding $250 million.
Advised the senior lender in a $17 million senior secured credit facility in connection with a private equity fund’s leveraged buyout of a circuit board manufacturer.
Advised a large regional bank in connection with approximately $48 million in credit facilities in connection with a leveraged equity buyout.
Represented a leading middle-market private equity firm in financing its leveraged buyout of a manufacturer, including an aggregate amount of $44.5 million of senior and mezzanine debt.
Represented 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.
Advised investors in connection with various private investments in hedge funds and private equity funds totaling in excess of $1 billion.
Community Impact
A recognized leader in his field, Chris is a fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers. Chris also dedicates time and knowledge to further the real estate industry as a member of the Urban Land Institute Philadelphia’s advisory board and the CREDA (Commercial Real Estate Development Association)'s government affairs and content committees. He also sits on the board of directors for the Central Philadelphia Development Corporation, a vehicle for planning, advocacy and civic engagement in initiatives that enhance the competitiveness of Center City Philadelphia.
An avid supporter of his children’s sports teams, Chris is a former president of South Jersey Youth Boys’ Lacrosse League and coaches several youth soccer and lacrosse teams.
Memberships
Member, Board of Directors, CREDA (Commercial Real Estate Development Association)
Member, Board of Directors, Central Philadelphia Development Corporation
Member, Advisory Board, Urban Land Institute Philadelphia
Member, Government Affairs Committee and Content Committee, CREDA (Commercial Real Estate Development Association)
Fellow, American College of Real Estate Lawyers
Recognitions
The Legal 500 US Elite (Tier 1: Philadelphia: Real Estate) (2026)
Most Effective Dealmakers, The Legal Intelligencer (2023)
Real Estate Dealmakers, Philadelphia Business Journal (2021)
Best of the Bar: Philadelphia's Top Lawyers: Real Estate, Philadelphia Business Journal (2018)
Featured Speaking Engagements
Presenter, “Liability Management in Financing Transactions: Navigating Drafting Pitfalls & Securing Strong Agreements,” Association of Corporate Counsel of Greater Philadelphia In-House Counsel Conference
Panelist, "Future of Office: Separating Myth from Reality," Stradley Ronon
Panelist, “Let’s Make a Deal: Negotiating Loan Documents,” Risk Management Association (RMA) Philadelphia Virtual Education Program
Panelist, “Revising Real Estate Finance Documents in Times of Economic Uncertainty,” Strafford
Panelist, Capital Markets Presentation, Urban Land Institute
Moderator, Philadelphia Market Managers Presentation, Real Estate Lenders Association
Moderator, "Building Together: Life Sciences and Philly Real Estate," Stradley Ronon Real Estate Seminar
Moderator, Commercial Real Estate Panel Discussion, RMA Philadelphia
Moderator, “Debt & Equity Markets and Investing in Philadelphia,” Bisnow Philadelphia Capital Markets & Real Estate Finance
Moderator, “The State of Retail: A Survival Guide for the Retail Climate,” Bisnow Big Philadelphia Retail Event
Developer and Presenter, “Commercial Real Estate Loans,” Strafford
Presenter, “Negotiating Loan Documents After the Financial Crisis,” RMA Philadelphia’s Young Bankers Program
Panelist, “Current Lending Environment,” Association for Corporate Growth Lenders’ Panel
