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Robert E. Harig is an accomplished transactional attorney with extensive experience in general corporate matters, mergers and acquisitions, secured lending and commercial real estate.
Bob has represented and advised many businesses in a variety of ways, including organizing new business ventures; structuring, negotiating and closing merger and acquisition transactions; advising clients on buy-sell agreements; and developing equipment purchase, distribution and supply agreements. Bob also has significant experience in representing banks and financial institutions on commercial loan transactions. He has successfully structured, negotiated and closed a substantial number of lending transactions, including revolving and term loan credit facilities, real estate mortgage loans, construction loans and asset-based loans. He has advised banks on restructuring and workout transactions and he counsels lenders on UCC, collateralization and other matters pertinent to their loan structures. In addition, Bob also has extensive experience in all kinds of commercial real estate transactions, including purchases, sales and leases. He has negotiated and drafted commercial real estate purchase agreements and ancillary agreements with respect to single and multi-tenant properties. He represents commercial landlords in the drafting and negotiation of office, industrial, and retail leases, including complex provisions related to tenant improvements, landlord work, rights of first offer and term extensions.
Bob’s background in public accounting (CPA, 1992) adds value to his clients. Bob is also co-founder and president of Rosewood Foundation, a not-for-profit corporation which helps schools educate children with special needs.
- Robbins DiMonte Represents Manufacturer in $7.7 Million Sale to Strategic Buyer
- Quality of Earnings and Working Capital Disputes in M&A: What Every Buyer and Seller Should Know
- M&A Due Diligence: Red Flags That Can Kill a Deal
- Shareholder, Robert E. Harig Authors “3 M&A Elements To Master In A Volatile Economy” Published by Law360
- Robert E. Harig authors “Navigating Legal Considerations for a Successful Law Firm Sale” published by Today’s Managing Partner.
- Successfully Selling a Business, Published in Park Ridge Neighbors Magazine-April Issue
- Robert Harig, Speaker for BACP Webinar: “Legal Considerations When Buying A Business” on April 5
- Successfully Selling a Business
- Single Purpose Entities in Real Estate Transactions
• Represented a suburban Chicago manufacturer of custom lighting control panels in the sale of the company to a strategic buyer. The $7.7 million transaction was structured as a tax-free F Reorganization under the Internal Revenue Code. The transaction included the negotiation of a detailed securities purchase agreement, the formation of a new ownership entity within the seller group, the filing of necessary tax code elections, and a comprehensive due diligence production.
• Represented a Chicago based real estate owner on its $55 million re-financing and construction loan transaction for a 400+ unit apartment complex located in suburban Chicago. The transaction included the negotiation of complex loan documents, the resolution of various outstanding title matters, and the amendment of multiple ownership and governing documents on behalf of the client.