Sullivan & Worcester LLP continues to handle work from clients in the real estate, private equity, financial services, and construction sectors. The Boston-based team, which is jointly led by Ashley Brooks and John Steiner, can boast recent matters that involve the development of multifamily residential projects, portfolio financing, and public housing initiatives. Steiner is noted for his capabilities in refinancing matters, demonstrating knowledge of interest-only structures, fixed-rate costs, and maturing unsecured notes issuances. Brooks is active in office, automotive, and renewable energy transactions. She recently advised Greystar in the redevelopment of a former industrial mill complex in Massachusetts. Karen Kepler is well-versed in joint venture mandates, Massachusetts zoning law, and affordable housing issues. Gregory Sampson is renowned for his solar energy expertise, assisting with the development and permitting of multiple sites across the country. Louis Monti handles matters concerning senior living facilities and has repeatedly represented Diversified Healthcare Trust. Spencer Stone is noted for his capabilities in permanent mortgage loans, construction financing, and land use matters. Ashley Tan and Sharon Leifer are key names of note in the team.
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Key clients

  • Greystar
  • Diversified Healthcare Trust
  • Live Oak Real Estate Investments, LLC
  • The Community Builders, Inc.
  • Grava Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram SRT
  • Manulife US REIT
  • Group 1 Realty, Inc.
  • WGN Holdings, Inc.
  • Eastern Bank
  • Rockland Trust Company

Work highlights

Advised Diversified Healthcare Trust (DHC) on five secured financings totaling approximately $500 million for 41 senior living communities, involving complex transaction structuring across propco/opco entities, operating license requirements and tailored liquidity and leverage solutions.
Advised the lender and tax-exempt bond purchaser on structuring and closing over $60 million in multi-layered financing—including direct tax-exempt bond purchases, conventional loans, ground lease arrangements and condominium ownership—to support the phased redevelopment and demolition of Worcester’s public housing into 116 affordable rental units, maximizing tax credits within an $86 million project.
Advised Greystar on the redevelopment of a former industrial mill into Massachusetts’ largest modular multifamily project (390 units plus commercial), navigating complex environmental remediation, permitting, public-private financing and active litigation of administrative appeals.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

Ashley Brooks; John Steiner

Other key lawyers

Karen Kepler; Gregory Sampson; Sharon Leifer; Louis Monti; Spencer Stone; Ashley Tan