8 . Lincoln Property Company / Lincoln Property Company Commercial , Inc . – we represented Lincoln Property Company Commercial , Inc . in the joint venture formation for the development of The Republic , a 48-story office high-rise with groundfloor retail at 308 Guadalupe in Austin , Texas . Lincoln partnered with Phoenix Property Co . to develop the 800,000 square-foot-office tower that overlooks Republic Square . Following the closing of the land contribution and the joint venture agreement , Bracewell assisted Lincoln and the joint venture in negotiating a construction loan to finance the construction of the project . The building will feature 750-square-foot private terraces on every office floor , according to the announcement . A 50,000-square-foot amenity level on the 19th floor will feature a club room with a lounge and a bar , conference rooms , a fitness center and a sky terrace that overlooks Republic Square .
In addition , Bracewell represented Lincoln in the negotiation of equity and construction finance documents in connection with the development of a life sciences development in San Diego , California . Lastly , Bracewell represented Lincoln in the negotiation of equity and construction finance documents in connection with the development of a life science campus in Broomfield , Colorado .
9 . Rockland Capital , LP – we represented Rockland Capital , LP in the acquisition of the Mid-Georgia Power Facility , a 320 MW dual fuel-fired combined cycle electric facility in Kathleen , Georgia , from an affiliate of Carlyle Power Partners . Bracewell ’ s real estate role included negotiating the membership interest purchase agreement , real estate diligence and permitting review of the combined cycle power plant and supporting the financing efforts related to the acquisition .
10 . Port of Houston Authority – we represented the Port of Houston Authority regarding the possible sale to a major energy company of multiple large tracts of land abutting the ship channel in Houston , Texas . The Port is one of the most vital waterways in the country , connecting the nation ’ s largest petrochemical complex to the globe . The waterway has more deepdraft ship visits than any other port in the country , and nearly 200,000 barge transits every year as well . As energy and manufacturing exports increase and vessel sizes grow , improving the channel is nationally important as the Port drives $ 802 billion in annual national economic value , sustains more than three million US jobs , and is the nation ’ s number one port in total waterborne tonnage . As the local sponsor of this crucial federal waterway , the Port is partnering with the US Army Corps of Engineers as well as private industry on a plan to expand the channel at an accelerated pace . The Houston Ship Channel expansion – Project 11 – will widen the channel by 170 feet along its Galveston Bay reach , from 530 feet to 700 feet . It will also deepen upstream segments to 46.5 feet , make other safety and efficiency improvements , and craft new environmental features .
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Our real estate team has highly impressive expertise across the energy , hospitality , healthcare , and public-private partnership sectors , particularly esteemed for its ability to cross navigate between a very diverse range of projects while offering strategic , tailored results to each client . Bracewell lawyers offer excellent capability in creative deal structuring and negotiation , and depth of its diligence team .
Our lawyers have particular expertise in the acquisition , development and leasing of corporate headquarters and office buildings , most notably with respect to the energy , healthcare and hospitality sectors and impresses in real estate financing transactions for both lenders and borrowers , including structured lease financings for first-class properties .
Bracewell handles a mix of asset acquisition , financing , development and leasing work , and a time-tested closing and diligence process that provides integrated planning and disciplined operational focus . Our uniquely positioned team is at the forefront of renewable energy , oil and gas ( upstream , midstream and downstream mandates ), hospitality , healthcare , and office development work and is experienced in a wide range of matters including shared use accommodations , mixed-use development , restrictions , permitting , construction , zoning , leasing , and public-private economic partnerships . .
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