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Michael E. Mermall is a partner in the Chicago office. He focuses on real estate finance and has extensive experience in other aspects of real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, development and leasing of office, industrial, residential and retail properties.
Michael's practice is highlighted by work that includes representation of both lenders and borrowers in commercial real estate transactions, including term and bridge loan transactions, CMBS, permanent, mezzanine and participating loan transactions and other highly structured real estate finance transactions. He has represented real estate developers, users and lending institutions in all aspects of real estate matters. Additionally, Michael has experience in the formation of real estate joint ventures, representing investors of preferred and pari passu equity and the formation of private real estate investment funds.
Previously, Michael worked as general counsel at Wrightwood Capital and Cohen Financial, where he oversaw the firm's legal affairs, including all legal compliance, risk control and corporate governance matters. He was also responsible for managing the legal and closing functions associated with the company's investment activities.
Prior to joining Wrightwood Capital, Michael served as the assistant general counsel of CMD Realty Investors, Inc., where he was responsible for negotiating and drafting documents relating to real estate development, leasing, acquisitions, financing and asset disposition.
Michael is a licensed real estate broker in Illinois. | 