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As a global law firm with innovation in our DNA, we attract clients that are visionaries, trailblazers and game changers.
From investment management and cutting edge REITs, to blockchain ventures and international technology IPOs, Sullivan guides established companies pushing their industries in bold new directions, growing businesses seeking new markets, and emerging companies pursuing disruptive business models. Our clients bring out our best – strategic vision, comfort with complexity and intense focus on successful results.
Together we’re recalibrating what it means to work with a law firm.
Sullivan represented Wonder Media Network (WMN), a female-founded, audio-first creative studio based in New York City, in its sale to Acast, the world’s largest independent podcast company. "WMN’s mission is so tightly aligned with that of Acast - bringing important and changemaking stories to the world," said WMN CEO Jenny Kaplan. "Together, we will allow both creators and advertisers to reach new audiences, build successful businesses, and shape the future of audio."
Sullivan represented Horizon Beverage Group Inc., one of New England’s premier alcohol distributors, in its sale to Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol. The acquisition marks an exciting expansion for Southern Glazer’s, adding Massachusetts and Rhode Island as the 46th and 47th markets in its U.S. footprint, alongside operations in Canada and the Caribbean.
“We are grateful to Horizon’s employees, customers, and partners for so many years of success, and this transition represents an even brighter future for all,” said Bob Epstein, CEO/President at Horizon. “We’re confident that Southern Glazer’s strength and scale will not only support a smooth integration, but also create new opportunities for growth and success.”
“We’re committed to maintaining the exceptional service that Horizon is known for while bringing the added benefits of being part of the Southern Glazer’s family,” added Jim Rubenstein, CEO/Treasurer at Horizon. “This partnership ensures stability and growth for all stakeholders and strengthens our ability to deliver value across the board.”
Our marquee REIT and Tax teams advised American Tower Corporation (NYSE: AMT), one of the largest global REITs, and its subsidiary CoreSite in the formation of a new joint venture with Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real property assets, to develop, build and operate an 18-megawatt data center in Denver, Colorado. CoreSite provides IT infrastructure that empowers enterprises and cloud, network and IT service providers to monetize and future-proof their digital businesses. The total estimated development costs for the 18-megawatt data center are expected to be more than $250 million.
Sullivan’s team was led by Ameek Ashok Ponda, director of the Tax Department, with Sullivan Tax partners Joel Carpenter and Sarah Wellings, and associate Connie Lee, contributing to the successful deal.
Sullivan was issuer's counsel for Chromocell Therapeutics Corporation, a clinical-stage biotech company focused on developing and commercializing new, non-opioid therapeutics to alleviate pain, in their $6.6 million initial public offering of common stock.
The Sullivan team was led by David Danovitch, director of the firm’s Corporate Department, with partners Charles E. Chambers Jr., Aaron Schleicher and associate Brian Hurley. Sullivan has developed a strength in working with entrepreneurial biotech and tech companies in the U.S. and in Israel.
Sullivan acts as outside general counsel for Skillsright, Inc., a nonprofit coalition of the country’s top employers and their CEOs with a mission of driving a skills-first movement to unlock career opportunities for talent without four-year degrees, for a more equitable and inclusive future workforce. Sullivan handles a wide range of matters including obtaining the organization’s nonprofit (Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3)) status, advising on a variety of legal issues associated with the organization’s work, negotiating intellectual property rights, drafting employment offers and dealing with related employment and benefits issues, overseeing all contracting issues and advising on corporate governance.
The environmental technology company, Nederman Holding AB, represented by Sullivan, recently acquired a leading industrial air filtration company RoboVent, significantly strengthening its North American position by becoming the number one player within the U.S. weld fume extraction segment. Sullivan has provided acquisition advice to Nederman since 2017. Sullivan’s Environment & Natural Resources group handled preparation of environmental provisions of the purchase agreement and disclosure schedules and advised as to regulatory compliance at the target company.
Sullivan advised Brenmiller Energy Ltd., a designer, builder and operator of thermal energy storage systems, in its $15 million private placement of ordinary shares and uplisting of ordinary shares to Nasdaq. The Company develops storage-based generation systems that combines thermal storage, inherent heat exchanging, and inherent steam generation in one unit.
Sullivan represented Impact Analytics Inc. in its $5.5 million growth financing round led by Argentum Capital Partners. The company unites artificial intelligence with human validation that brings machine learning to the forefront of data-driven business decisions.
Sullivan represented Diversified Healthcare Trust (Nasdaq: DHC) in connection with the sale of a 10% equity interest in a two building life science complex located at 11 Fan Pier and 50 Northern Avenue in Boston, MA. DHC sold the interest to an existing joint venture partner for a purchase price of approximately $108 million. The purchase price for the 10% equity interest is based on a property valuation of $1.7 billion, less the $620 million of existing secured debt on the property. Sullivan provided counsel with respect to the initial JV formation and has continued to provide representation to the JV since 2017.
Sullivan represented Wearable Devices Ltd., a growth company developing a non-invasive neural input interface technology in the form of a wrist wearable band for controlling digital devices using subtle finger movements for B2B and B2C customers, in its $16 million initial public offering. Wearable Devices is based in Israel and aims to create a world in which the user’s hand becomes a universal input device for touchlessly interacting with technology, and that their technology is setting the standard input interface for the Metaverse.
Sullivan represented Wonder Media Network (WMN), a female-founded, audio-first creative studio based in New York City, in its sale to Acast, the world’s largest independent podcast company. "WMN’s mission is so tightly aligned with that of Acast - bringing important and changemaking stories to the world," said WMN CEO Jenny Kaplan. "Together, we will allow both creators and advertisers to reach new audiences, build successful businesses, and shape the future of audio."
Sullivan represented Horizon Beverage Group Inc., one of New England’s premier alcohol distributors, in its sale to Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol. The acquisition marks an exciting expansion for Southern Glazer’s, adding Massachusetts and Rhode Island as the 46th and 47th markets in its U.S. footprint, alongside operations in Canada and the Caribbean.
“We are grateful to Horizon’s employees, customers, and partners for so many years of success, and this transition represents an even brighter future for all,” said Bob Epstein, CEO/President at Horizon. “We’re confident that Southern Glazer’s strength and scale will not only support a smooth integration, but also create new opportunities for growth and success.”
“We’re committed to maintaining the exceptional service that Horizon is known for while bringing the added benefits of being part of the Southern Glazer’s family,” added Jim Rubenstein, CEO/Treasurer at Horizon. “This partnership ensures stability and growth for all stakeholders and strengthens our ability to deliver value across the board.”
Our marquee REIT and Tax teams advised American Tower Corporation (NYSE: AMT), one of the largest global REITs, and its subsidiary CoreSite in the formation of a new joint venture with Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real property assets, to develop, build and operate an 18-megawatt data center in Denver, Colorado. CoreSite provides IT infrastructure that empowers enterprises and cloud, network and IT service providers to monetize and future-proof their digital businesses. The total estimated development costs for the 18-megawatt data center are expected to be more than $250 million.
Sullivan’s team was led by Ameek Ashok Ponda, director of the Tax Department, with Sullivan Tax partners Joel Carpenter and Sarah Wellings, and associate Connie Lee, contributing to the successful deal.
Sullivan was issuer's counsel for Chromocell Therapeutics Corporation, a clinical-stage biotech company focused on developing and commercializing new, non-opioid therapeutics to alleviate pain, in their $6.6 million initial public offering of common stock.
The Sullivan team was led by David Danovitch, director of the firm’s Corporate Department, with partners Charles E. Chambers Jr., Aaron Schleicher and associate Brian Hurley. Sullivan has developed a strength in working with entrepreneurial biotech and tech companies in the U.S. and in Israel.
Sullivan acts as outside general counsel for Skillsright, Inc., a nonprofit coalition of the country’s top employers and their CEOs with a mission of driving a skills-first movement to unlock career opportunities for talent without four-year degrees, for a more equitable and inclusive future workforce. Sullivan handles a wide range of matters including obtaining the organization’s nonprofit (Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3)) status, advising on a variety of legal issues associated with the organization’s work, negotiating intellectual property rights, drafting employment offers and dealing with related employment and benefits issues, overseeing all contracting issues and advising on corporate governance.
Sullivan advised Brenmiller Energy Ltd., a designer, builder and operator of thermal energy storage systems, in its $15 million private placement of ordinary shares and uplisting of ordinary shares to Nasdaq. The Company develops storage-based generation systems that combines thermal storage, inherent heat exchanging, and inherent steam generation in one unit.
Sullivan represented Diversified Healthcare Trust (Nasdaq: DHC) in connection with the sale of a 10% equity interest in a two building life science complex located at 11 Fan Pier and 50 Northern Avenue in Boston, MA. DHC sold the interest to an existing joint venture partner for a purchase price of approximately $108 million. The purchase price for the 10% equity interest is based on a property valuation of $1.7 billion, less the $620 million of existing secured debt on the property. Sullivan provided counsel with respect to the initial JV formation and has continued to provide representation to the JV since 2017.
