John Foster handles corporate transactional and finance work. Mr. Foster's practice encompasses the areas of corporate, municipal finance, limited partnerships, and mergers and acquisitions. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Foster practiced corporate law with an emphasis on project finance, SEC-registered and international transactions. He has been a speaker on real estate, tax law, resort development and other topics at continuing education, ALI/ABA, bar association and academic conferences. Mr. Foster speaks conversational French and has a working knowledge of Spanish. Mr. Foster has been listed by Best Lawyers in America for Corporate Governance Law. He is AV® rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Professional & Community Activities American Bar Association, Member Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference, Member National Association of Bond Lawyers, Member Palmetto Seed Capital Corporation, President South Carolina Tax Review Board, Chairman (1981-1988) Industries Construction & Infrastructure Experience Not-for-profit law advice for Breeders' Cup Limited, Advised the not-for-profit Breeders' Cup Limited, a thoroughbred horse race operator, on New York not-for-profit law, leading to a reorganization of members and directors. Negotiation and execution of agreement between South Carolina and Georgia, Represented the State of South Carolina in connection with the November, 2007 execution of a historic bi-state agreement with the State of Georgia providing for the two states jointly to develop a new marine terminal on the Savannah River in Jasper County, SC. The agreements provides for steps leading to the creation pursuant to a Congressionally-approved interstate compact (Public-Private Partnership) of a new entity to own the terminal. The first phase of which is expected to cost up to $5 billion. We are also representing the joint entity that was formed by South Carolina and Georgia such that we are serving as project counsel for the entire undertaking. Represented a state official in constitutional challenge to use of federal stimulus funds, Represented a state official in constitutional challenge to state legislature's appropriation of federal stimulus funds. Charleston International Ports, LLC v. SC State Ports Authority (SCSPA), Serves as outside counsel to the South Carolina State Ports Authority (SCSPA), the fourth busiest container port in North America. In that capacity, we have counseled the SCSPA in connection with a variety of matters, including: land use and zoning issues arising out of the construction and operation of containerized and break bulk cargo terminals; land use, right-of-way acquisition, business, finance and political issues relating to the $650 million design and construction of the Cooper River Bridges Replacement Project; environmental impact, permitting, landlord-tenant/licensing issues associated with the SCSPA's acquisition and use of the former Charleston Naval Base from the United States Government and the South Carolina Redevelopment Authority; nuclear, security and other regulatory issues associated with marine cargo being transported through the Port of Charleston, South Carolina; traditional and alternative methods of project and capital asset finance, state and federal grants, loans and funding mechanisms; local, state and federal governmental regulations; and dispute resolution in connection with procurement challenges and major commercial contract disputes.
Charleston Int'l. Ports, LLC v. S.C. State Ports Authority, No. 02-01973 (D.S.C. filed June 7, 2002). *Experience gained by attorney prior to joining Kilpatrick Townsend News 06 September 2011, Kilpatrick Townsend Earns Record-Breaking Recognition in Annual Best Lawyers in America 2012, News Releases |