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• Affordable Housing Finance

  L+M Cos. announces strategic partnership with investment firm

  The following article mentions NP for representing Sixth Street Partners in its investment in affordable housing and mixed-income housing developer L+M Cos. The NP team is led by Affordable Housing & Real Estate practice group leader Chris Froeb of Boston and partner Joe Lynch of New York City; counsel Christina Ricotta of Boston, Josie Morris of New York City, and Ninteretse Jean Pierre and Jennifer Berrios of Rochester; associates Ali Sisson, Nick Chaves and Talia Burghard of Boston, and Nick Enriquez and Erica Thompson of New York City; and paralegal Brian Murphy of New York City.

  June 17, 2025
• The Deal

  Sixth Street invests in housing developer L+M

  The following article mentions NP for representing Sixth Street Partners in its investment in affordable housing and mixed-income housing developer L+M Cos. The NP team is led by Affordable Housing & Real Estate practice group leader Chris Froeb of Boston and partner Joe Lynch of New York City; counsel Christina Ricotta of Boston, Josie Morris of New York City, and Ninteretse Jean Pierre and Jennifer Berrios of Rochester; associates Ali Sisson, Nick Chaves and Talia Burghard of Boston, and Nick Enriquez and Erica Thompson of New York City; and paralegal Brian Murphy of New York City.

  June 13, 2025
• Law360

  Three firms help Sixth Street partner with housing developer

  The following article mentions NP for representing Sixth Street Partners in its investment in affordable housing and mixed-income housing developer L+M Cos. The NP team is led by Affordable Housing & Real Estate practice group leader Chris Froeb of Boston and partner Joe Lynch of New York City; counsel Christina Ricotta of Boston, Josie Morris of New York City, and Ninteretse Jean Pierre and Jennifer Berrios of Rochester; associates Ali Sisson, Nick Chaves and Talia Burghard of Boston, and Nick Enriquez and Erica Thompson of New York City; and paralegal Brian Murphy of New York City.

  June 12, 2025
• New England Real Estate Journal

  Nixon Peabody closes transaction to finance Worcester redevelopment

  This article covers a complex financing transaction that kicked off the first phase of a planned redevelopment of a Worcester (MA) Housing Authority property. Washington, DC Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Dara Histed is quoted in the coverage for representing Trinity Financial in the transaction. The NP team representing Trinity Financial also included strategic policy advisor and AHRE deputy practice leader Deborah VanAmerongen, New York City partner Kathie Soroka, Boston counsel Karla Chaffee, Boston associate Ali Sisson, Washington, DC associate David Hornstein, and Boston paralegal Vienna Kim, all of the AHRE practice.

  June 21, 2024
• CoStar News

  Nuveen to buy 12,000-plus apartments in major affordable housing bet

  This article mentions NP for serving as regulatory counsel in Nuveen’s acquisition of a 12,000-unit affordable housing portfolio from Omni Holding Co. The NP deal team was led by New York City Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Joe Lynch and included Affordable Housing & Real Estate deputy practice leader and strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen; Boston partner Julie Stande; Washington, DC counsel Patrice Harris; associates James Allen and Avery Ryou of New York City, David Hornstein of Washington, DC, and Ali Sisson of Boston; New York City paralegal Brian Murphy; and New York City affordable housing specialist Antonik Kristofer, all of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate practice.

  May 11, 2023
• Affordable Housing Finance

  Nuveen acquires Omni Holding’s affordable housing portfolio

  The following articles mention NP for serving as regulatory counsel in Nuveen’s acquisition of a 12,000-unit affordable housing portfolio from Omni Holding Co. The NP deal team was led by New York City Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Joe Lynch and included Affordable Housing & Real Estate deputy practice leader and strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen; Boston partner Julie Stande; Washington, DC counsel Patrice Harris; associates James Allen and Avery Ryou of New York City, David Hornstein of Washington, DC, and Ali Sisson of Boston; New York City paralegal Brian Murphy, and New York City affordable housing specialist Antonik Kristofer, all of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate practice.

  May 10, 2023
• Multi-Housing News

  Nuveen buys 12,000-unit affordable portfolio

  The following articles mention NP for serving as regulatory counsel in Nuveen’s acquisition of a 12,000-unit affordable housing portfolio from Omni Holding Co. The NP deal team was led by New York City Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Joe Lynch and included Affordable Housing & Real Estate deputy practice leader and strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen; Boston partner Julie Stande; Washington, DC counsel Patrice Harris; associates James Allen and Avery Ryou of New York City, David Hornstein of Washington, DC, and Ali Sisson of Boston; New York City paralegal Brian Murphy, and New York City affordable housing specialist Antonik Kristofer, all of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate practice.

  May 10, 2023
• Providence Business News

  Providence Realty Investment gets refinancing for nine affordable housing sites

  Boston Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Julie Stande is quoted in this article highlighting the firm’s work advising Providence Realty Investment in the refinancing of its Rhode Island affordable housing portfolio. Julie led the NP deal team, which also includes Washington, DC partner and General Real Estate & Transactional team leader Dara Histed, Boston associates Ali Sisson and Jason Kim, and Boston paralegal Vienna Kim, all of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate practice.

  Nov 30, 2022
• Seniors Housing Business

  Nixon Peabody advises on $104 million refinancing of affordable housing portfolio in Rhode Island

  This article highlights the firm’s work advising client Providence Realty Investment in the refinancing of its Rhode Island affordable housing portfolio. The article mentions the NP deal team, which was led by Boston partner Julie Stande and included Washington, DC partner and General Real Estate & Transactional team leader Dara Histed, Boston associates Ali Sisson and Jason Kim, and Boston paralegal Vienna Kim, all of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate practice.

  Nov 17, 2022
• Seniors Housing Business

  Hebrew SeniorLife receives financing for expansion of affordable community near Boston

  This article on client Hebrew SeniorLife closing financing to build 45 new units of affordable senior housing in metro Boston mentions NP for advising on the project. Boston Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Jeff Sacks led the NP team, which also included Community Development Finance partner Forrest Milder, and AHRE senior counsel Don Cooper, counsel Karla Chaffee, associate Ali Sisson, and paralegal Vienna Kim, all of the Boston office.
  March 3, 2022
• Connect Media

  Former schoolhouse evolves into affordable housing in Greater Boston

  This article covers the groundbreaking for a Boston-area affordable housing project, mentioning our firm for advising the developers on the predevelopment, acquisition, permitting, and construction financing. The NP team included Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Paul Bouton, late partner Ruth Silman, senior associate Julie Hancock Stande, and associate Ali Walendziak, all of the Boston office.
  Oct 19, 2021
• The Deal

  Deal diary-Blackstone and KKR chalk up more insurance investments

  In two separate articles, the publication highlighted the firm for advising American International Group, Inc. in the pending sale of a $5.1 billion affordable housing portfolio to Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust. Washington, DC Community Development Finance partner Liz Young is noted in one of the stories for leading the NP deal team.

  In addition to Liz, the NP team includes Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Dara Histed, Project Finance & Public Finance partner Carla Young, Community Development Finance senior counsel Jeff Lesk, and Corporate partner John Partigan, all of Washington, DC; Global Finance partner Amanda Darwin, Affordable Housing & Real Estate associates Julie Stande and Ali Walendziak, and Community Development Finance associate Nury Aguasvivas, all of Boston; Affordable Housing & Real Estate associate Emily Schwebke and Project Finance & Public Finance resident attorney Jacalyn Smith, both of Chicago; Manchester Affordable Housing & Real Estate associate Talia Burghard; Long Island Affordable Housing & Real Estate paralegal Lori Esposito; and Los Angeles Corporate paralegal Mina Gonzaque-Taylor.

  July 15, 2021
• Multi-Housing News

  Avanath Acquires Boston Workforce Housing

  The following article covers client Avanath Capital Management’s acquisition of a 207-unit apartment community in Boston, a complex transaction that will preserve Morton Village as an affordable housing property for many years to come. The stories mention NP for the firm’s work as legal counsel and name members of the deal team, New York City partner Tatiana Gutierrez, Boston partners Jeff Sacks and Ruth Silman, and associate Ali Walendziak, all of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate group.
  Nov 3, 2020
• Yield PRO

  Avanath Capital Management Acquires 207-Unit Workforce Housing Community in Boston

  The following article covers client Avanath Capital Management’s acquisition of a 207-unit apartment community in Boston, a complex transaction that will preserve Morton Village as an affordable housing property for many years to come. The stories mention NP for the firm’s work as legal counsel and name members of the deal team, New York City partner Tatiana Gutierrez, Boston partners Jeff Sacks and Ruth Silman, and associate Ali Walendziak, all of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate group.
  Nov 2, 2020
• Seniors Housing Business

  Nixon Peabody Arranges $48.8M in Financing to Upgrade Two Wollaston Affordable Communities Near Boston

  The following article cover NP’s role in securing financing deals for client Wollaston Lutheran Housing, allowing the affordable-housing provider to substantially upgrade two properties in Quincy, MA. Boston Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Jeff Sacks led the deal team, which also included Boston associates Ali Walendziak and Alexander Rosso, and Washington, DC counsel Anthony Ruvolo, all of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate group.
  Oct 6, 2020
• REBusinessOnline

  MassHousing Provides $28.9M Loan for Refinancing of Multifamily Asset in Metro Boston

  The following article cover NP’s role in securing financing deals for client Wollaston Lutheran Housing, allowing the affordable-housing provider to substantially upgrade two properties in Quincy, MA. Boston Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Jeff Sacks led the deal team, which also included Boston associates Ali Walendziak and Alexander Rosso, and Washington, DC counsel Anthony Ruvolo, all of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate group.
  Oct 5, 2020
• Connect Media CRE

  Nixon Peabody Secures $29M Refinancing for Affordable Housing Development in Quincy

  The following article cover NP’s role in securing financing deals for client Wollaston Lutheran Housing, allowing the affordable-housing provider to substantially upgrade two properties in Quincy, MA. Boston Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Jeff Sacks led the deal team, which also included Boston associates Ali Walendziak and Alexander Rosso, and Washington, DC counsel Anthony Ruvolo, all of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate group.
  Oct 5, 2020
• Senior Housing News

  Transactions & Financings

  Nixon Peabody client Hebrew SeniorLife (HSL) was included in this roundup of notable deals for closing on the financing of two Boston-area properties that will help the organization with its post-pandemic future. Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Jeff Sacks, and associates Ali Walendziak and Alexander Rosso were mentioned for representing HSL in the Randolph financing. Jeff Sacks and Affordable Housing & Real Estate associate Julie Hancock Stande were noted for representing HSL in the Brookline transaction. All the attorneys are based in Boston.
  July 22, 2020