Staff Reports | Business & Commerce
Rose Law Group pc has added Samuel Barfoot, a transactional real estate and finance attorney whose work includes complex commercial deals such as large-scale credit facilities, construction financings and cross-border transactions involving multiple regulatory frameworks.
Mr. Barfoot has represented clients on transactions including a $495 million Fannie Mae credit facility secured by properties across 10 states, a $300 million construction financing combining senior and mezzanine debt for a development company and a nearly $400 million logistics park sale involving a Korea-based parent company that required structuring to meet U.S. and Korean regulatory requirements.
He has also advised investors, REITs, private equity funds, emerging growth companies and developers on acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, project development, joint ventures, restructurings and corporate credit facilities.
“Sam’s work touches the kinds of transactions that drive regional development and shape business growth,” said Jordan Rose, founder and president of Rose Law Group. “His understanding of how sophisticated deals are structured—both legally and financially—will be a significant asset to our clients.”
Mr. Barfoot’s practice spans multiple asset classes, including office, multifamily, manufactured housing, retail and industrial properties. He also handles complex debt and equity financings, including transactions involving senior and junior debt, agency-backed lending and corporate credit facilities for real estate investment trusts.
Before focusing on transactional work, Mr. Barfoot worked as a commercial litigator representing business owners, developers and real estate entities in disputes.
He served as lead counsel in dozens of bench trials and appeared before state and federal courts, arbitration panels, mediation forums and administrative agencies. His litigation background informs his approach to transactional matters, giving him insight into risk and negotiation strategies.
“Having litigated the kinds of disputes that arise when transactions go wrong, Sam brings a forward-looking perspective to his deal work,” Ms. Rose added. “That combination of experience is rare and extremely valuable.”
