Mark S. LaConte

Mr. LaConte’s practice encompasses both commercial real estate and general corporate matters.  He represents high tech companies, manufacturers, retailers, distributors, food and beverage companies, real estate developers, property owners and tenants, debt and equity investors, educational institutions, resort property operators, hospitals and other health care entities, and financial institutions. 

Transactions include corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, private placements, debt and equity finance, private equity matters, international transactions, private label agreements, solar energy transactions, asset based lending, corporate structuring, employment agreements, licensing, distribution agreements, real estate finance, real estate development projects, real property sales, joint ventures, leases and sale/leasebacks, environmental matters, condominium creation, loan sales and acquisitions, loan modification, workouts, foreclosures, and general business counseling.

Mr. LaConte’s real estate projects include downtown and suburban office buildings, manufacturing and warehousing facilities, retail projects, mixed-use developments, research and health care campuses, hotel, resort and other hospitality facilities, independent and assisted living buildings, and residential subdivisions.  These properties are located throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Education

• Harvard Law School, J.D. (1985)
• Brown University, B.S., magna cum laude in Applied Mathematics and Economics, Highest Distinction awarded in nine courses

Representative Matters

$100 million roll up of 22 limited partnerships and associated real estate into an UPREIT structure.

$180 million asset acquisition of a high tech manufacturing company, with assets located in the United States and Europe.

Large-scale senior housing community development consisting of an assisted living facility, an independent living condo building,  single family houses, a wastewater treatment facility, adult day care and hospice facilities.

Development, management and financing agreements for a $500 million casino and entertainment complex.

$12 million stock purchase and sale transaction involving two European laboratory robotics companies.

$15 million line of credit financing for a retail company.

$25 million acquisition of a golf country club and related residential communities.

Over $250 million in multi-state sale/leaseback transactions for several national clients.

• Named a "Massachusetts Super Lawyer," Super Lawyers (2006, 2009-2013)

Civic

• Concord Youth Theatre, Board of Directors
• Danny's Place Youth Services, Steering Committee

Professional

• Massachusetts Bar Association
• Boston Bar Association
• Real Estate Finance Association