Jonathan counsels companies, financial institutions and municipalities with respect to a variety of real estate and financing transactions. He has worked closely with clients to secure both private and public sources of capital for projects involving the development of real estate and funding of new or existing businesses.
Jonathan advises clients regarding development agreements, loan documents, equity investments, entity structures, leases and purchase and sale agreements. He has been particularly active in projects that involve the utilization of New Markets Tax Credits, historic preservation tax credits, tax increment financing, bond financing and special taxing districts.
Prior to attending law school, he was a research associate with an international consulting firm in its financial services division.
Professional Associations & Memberships
· Illinois State Bar Association
· The Missouri Bar
Experience
· Represented a private developer with respect to the financing of the $86 million redevelopment of one of the largest vacant buildings in downtown St. Louis into a mix of retail space, apartments and residential condominiums
· Represented a large municipality with respect to the development of a high-profile site, which project was one of the first to seek approval under the MODESA program
· Represented a publicly traded Fortune 500 company with respect to the potential relocation of its worldwide headquarters facility, which project utilized revenue bond financing and other state and local incentives
News & Publications
News
4.13.12, Husch Blackwell Leads EM Properties to Close on Hotel Pere Marquette Today
1.4.12, Twelve Husch Blackwell Attorneys Added to Partnership in 2012
Publications
3.5.12, Limitations and Considerations in Transferring Letters of Credit
Events
1.1.08, MODESA: The Missouri Downtown and Rural Economic Stimulus Act, The Urban Land Institute - Financial Toolbox Series
Speaking Engagement
6.1.07, Capturing Incentives for Historic Developments, Lorman Education Teleconference
Speaking Engagement