Jason M. Toon focuses his practice on all aspects of commercial real estate with a focus on shopping center development and other retail projects.
Areas of Concentration
· Real estate development
· Real estate leasing
· Real estate portfolio acquisition and sale
Significant Representations
· Real Estate Development
- Lead complex multi-party negotiations and closings with developers, retailers, city officials, and other end users, resulting in the development of numerous real estate projects.
- Experienced in drafting complex real estate agreements such as REAs, Leases, Supplemental Agreements, Indemnity Agreements, and Purchase and Sale Agreements in connection with the development and redevelopment of regional enclosed, lifestyle, and open air shopping centers located around the country.
· Mergers and Acquisitions
- Draft and negotiate complex agreements such as Asset Purchase Agreements, Intellectual Property License Agreement, Structured Escrow Agreements, Transitional Service Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, Non-Compete Agreements, Shareholder Voting Agreements, among other types of necessary acquisition documents.
· General Legal Experience
- Possess broad experience in identifying, researching and resolving numerous issues and disputes related to CAM, real estate tax, insurance, and maintenance and repair.
- Diversified background in drafting and negotiating general corporate license and service agreements.
Professional & Community Involvement
· Member, International Council of Shopping Centers
· Member, Illinois Bar Association
· Member, Missouri Bar Association
· Past Member of the Board of Directors, Association of Corporate Counsel (St. Louis Chapter)
Awards & Recognition
· Team Member, Law360 "Real Estate Practice Group of the Year" (2011)
· Member, Winning Team, Chambers USA Award for Excellence, Real Estate (2010)
Previous Employment
· Counsel, The May Department Stores Company