Brad structures and closes some of the market’s most sophisticated financing transactions, with a particular focus on real estate.
He advises clients on capital-raising and strategic transactions involving public and private equity, debt financings, and permanent capital structures. Recognized for his uncommon combination of securities, real estate, and tax experience, Brad is particularly sought after for matters where intricate financing structures and tax considerations are central to the deal. He is known for designing financing solutions that are often unprecedented in structure or scale.
Brad represents public and private companies, investment funds, financial institutions, real estate investment trusts (REITs), and government entities in U.S. and cross-border transactions. His practice spans private capital raises, initial public offerings (IPOs), secondary debt and equity offerings, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), strategic investments, and real estate portfolio acquisitions and dispositions, and private equity fund formation. He advises clients across a wide range of industries, including real estate, hospitality, financial services, technology, entertainment, manufacturing, and energy.
Having lived and practiced in Hong Kong and the People’s Republic of China (PRC), Brad brings deep experience to Asia-related and other cross-border matters. During eight years in Hong Kong, he advised clients on inbound and outbound financings, M&A, and strategic investments across multiple jurisdictions. Today, he continues to counsel clients on international capital markets transactions and financing structures that span regulatory regimes.
Clients value Brad’s ability to combine technical knowledge with sound business judgment. Drawing on decades of experience in private practice and executive leadership, he works closely with clients to understand their objectives, evaluate opportunities, assess risk, and identify alternatives when conventional approaches are not the right fit, helping them make informed decisions that align with their priorities.
A recognized thought leader in real estate capital markets, Brad has helped shape financing frameworks and legislative initiatives in the U.S. and internationally through leadership roles with Asia Pacific Real Assets Association (APREA) and collaboration with National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) and European Public Real Estate Association (EPRA). His work has included advising on initiatives such as the Philippine REIT framework and China’s asset-backed securitization and REIT legislation. He is a frequent author and speaker on cross-border finance, REITs, financing structures, and M&A, and has lectured at industry conferences and universities worldwide, including Harvard University and Tsinghua University.