Michael Hamilton
August Issue: Law & Policy—Let the Seller Beware
In his quarterly column, DLA Piper real estate partner Michael Hamilton asks: Do you know what disclosure obligations you have when you’re selling a property?
Standing Still: Legal and Market Standards for Forbearance Agreements
At the onset of a loan workout, a forbearance or standstill agreement is one of the first and most important documents to be executed, but many borrowers and lenders lack a clear understanding of what constitutes a legally sufficient forbearance agreement that is consistent with market standards. By Michael Hamilton.
Re-evaluating Risk: Do New Proposals Adequately Address the Role of the B-Piece Buyer?
On March 29, 2011, banking regulators and the Securities and Exchange Commission jointly issued proposed regulations regarding mandatory “risk retention” applicable to future CMBS issuances.