Mitchell W. Goldberg

Represented BBX Capital [a public company trading on the NYSE] in the three stage acquisition of the Altman Companies, a real estate development platform primarily operating in South Florida, which includes a construction company which has historically acted as the general contractor for the platform, and separate development company and management companies. The first stage of the purchase required the creation of a joint venture between BBX [the Buyer] and the owner of the Altman Companies [the platform] which was followed by the purchase by  BBX  [the Buyer] of a 50% interest in the Altman Companies [the platform companies] for $22.7 million, and then a contribution of all of the interests of  each of BBX [the Buyer] and the owner of the platform companies to the joint venture.  Subject to certain conditions the Buyer] BBX will purchase an additional 40% of the Altman Companies [the platform companies] through the joint venture on the 4th anniversary of the original acquisition, for an additional $9.4 million.

Represented a 100+-store franchisee of a national quick-service restaurant chain in an investment bank-led sales process that generated aggregate sale proceeds of more than $200 million. The sales process encompassed multiple transactions with four unaffiliated sophisticated buyers, seven affiliated selling entities, a national franchisor with the power to block or influence the transaction, and assets located in multiple states, leading to a complex transaction negotiation and structure. Advised the client in connection with the marketing process, definitive agreements, and concurrent closings.

• Member, Tax Certification Committee; 2022-2023
• Co-Director, New Tax Lawyers Committee; 2015-2016

• Business and Professional Cabinet
• Professional Advisory Committee
• Emerging Philanthropist Institute, Class of 2019

• Leadership Boca, Class of 2017

• Young Lawyers Section President, 2014-2015
• Taxation Committee Co-Chair, 2013-2014