Sherman W. Smith, III

Experience: Representative Matters: Represented private equity investors in joint venture transaction for the development of a state-of-the-art life sciences building at the Philadelphia Navy Yard.; Represented a family office and hedge fund with investment and securing a majority ownership in a multi-family development in the Mid-West.; Represented community-impact real estate developer in the acquisition and development of commercial and multi-family buildings designed to be a holistic development approach to serve local residents and support community transformation through promotion of health and well-being and economic mobility for long-time residents.; Represented franchisee in the negotiation of five franchise agreements for separate nationally recognized franchise locations in the Midwest and ongoing representation of the franchisee in all aspects of development of commercial space and standing-up of the franchise locations.; Negotiated, formed, and advised a California-based infrastructure private equity fund, with a major pension trust as its lead investor.; Served as counsel on a $40 million private equity health care investment on behalf of a major public pension fund.; Represented a client in the divesture of limited partnership interests in 28 separate private equity funds valued at some $30 million.; Represented a client in the creation of a unique private equity fund focused on specific commercial real estate segments.; Represented clients in the acquisition, trading, and disposition of private aircraft and helicopters.; Represented group of equity investors with respect to their equity investment in a state-of-the art $65 million ground-up life sciences project at the Philadelphia Naval Yard.; The above representations were handled by Mr. Smith prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.; In-House Experience: Associate General Counsel, Don King Productions, Inc. 1999-2003