Peter A. Schmidt

Managed leasing and legal affairs with respect to a 30-plus floor office building in downtown Detroit and numerous high profile buildings in downtown Grand Rapids.

Representing industrial client in numerous real estate acquisition and lease transactions in connection with merger and acquisitions across the country.

Represented Entente Spirits (Round Barn Winery, Free Run Cellars and Round Barn Public House) in acquisition of Tabor Hill Winery, including 25 acres of vineyards, a restaurant and three retail locations. Drafted purchase agreement and coordinated filings with Liquor Control Commission.

Represented Detroit Public Schools on a sale to Crown Castle of approximately 24 cell tower leases and future leasing rights, involving development of a Request for Proposals and bidder’s list and negotiation of a Master Prepaid Easement to convey the leases and future lease rights via multiple closings.

Represented client in $20 million acquisition of companies that own and operate multi-family housing projects in south Florida, and advised on company and real estate due diligence and financing-related matters.

Represented client in $70 million acquisition of multi-use building in Michigan.

Represented client in acquisition of anchor unit in large scale, newly-formed condominium project. Negotiated purchase agreement, master deed and bylaws; managed real estate due diligence and closing matters.

Managed the transfer of 175 parcels of real estate in connection with a client restructuring.

Represented wind developer in connection with a wind energy project spanning over 500 parcels of real estate, including leasing and resolving complex title and survey matters.

Represented shopping center developers and negotiated real estate leases with respect to various major national retailers and franchisee tenants.

Represented owners in negotiating design and construction contracts for build projects ranging from $2 million to $10 million.

Represented national solar developer in connection with more than 20 Michigan solar projects, including leasing and resolving complex title and survey matters and local counsel opinion work.