As past chair of the firm’s Real Estate & Debt Finance Practice Group for more than nine years, Mark Sheets brings over 30 years of experience in structuring, negotiating and documenting commercial real estate transactions. Having developed into a well-rounded “dirt lawyer,” Mark has established a broad background in commercial real estate, with substantial experience in virtually all aspects of acquisition, disposition, financing, sale-leaseback, development, leasing and ground leasing of a wide variety of commercial properties. Mark’s client base extends to a wide variety of commercial real estate developers, owners and users, including private companies, public companies, REITS, individuals and real estate joint ventures and partnerships, in connection with properties not only in Tennessee, but throughout the country.
D. Mark Sheets
Member
Nashville
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D. Mark Sheets
Member
Nashville
msheets@bassberry.com
https://www.bassberry.com/professionals/sheets-d-mark/
Memberships
Nashville Bar Association
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)
American Health Law Association (AHLA)
As past chair of the firm’s Real Estate & Debt Finance Practice Group for more than nine years, Mark Sheets brings over 30 years of experience in structuring, negotiating and documenting commercial real estate transactions. Having developed into a well-rounded “dirt lawyer,” Mark has established a broad background in commercial real estate, with substantial experience in virtually all aspects of acquisition, disposition, financing, sale-leaseback, development, leasing and ground leasing of a wide variety of commercial properties. Mark’s client base extends to a wide variety of commercial real estate developers, owners and users, including private companies, public companies, REITS, individuals and real estate joint ventures and partnerships, in connection with properties not only in Tennessee, but throughout the country.
Memberships
Nashville Bar Association
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)
American Health Law Association (AHLA)
Representative Experience
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Represented Pinnacle Financial Partners in the sale-leaseback of 36 properties to Oak Street Real Estate Capital, a Chicago-based private equity real estate firm, for $127.5 million. The lease-back term on each of the properties is 14.5 years, with a renewal option of an additional 10 years.
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Representation of Gen Cap America, Inc. in the acquisition of Eastern Business Forms, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of diagnostic sample collection devices for governments and private companies around the globe
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Representation of Change Healthcare in its strategic investment for a minority position in MDsave, a technology and healthcare payments company that simplifies the healthcare services shopping and payment experience for consumers
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Represented Bob Evans Farms, Inc. (Nasdaq:BOBE) in its acquisition by Post Holdings, Inc.
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Represented a global technology company in the acquisition of a 1,300-acre industrial site for development of a $600 million data center
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Represented Bob Evans Farms, Inc. (Nasdaq: BOBE) in the sale of Bob Evans Restaurants to Golden Gate Capital for $565 million
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$32 Million Acquisition and Financing of Office Building Complex for Commercial Real Estate Investor
Represented a commercial real estate investor in connection with the $32 million acquisition and financing of a three-building office complex in Tampa
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Represented a developer as joint venture partner/retail developer for Twickenham Square, an urban infill redevelopment of a former public housing site in Huntsville, Alabama
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Represented Bob Evans Farms, Inc. in a $52 million sale-leaseback transaction of industrial properties located in Texas and Ohio
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Represented a real estate investment company in connection with the assemblage, due diligence review and negotiation of documents, leading to a $125 million purchase of the Lifeway corporate campus in downtown Nashville
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Publications
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November 14, 2016 | Nashville Business Journal
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April 19, 2013
Past Events
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May 7, 2020 | WebinarCCIM
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October 16-19, 2013 | San Diego, California
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April 26, 2017 | Nashville, Tennessee
Media Mentions & Firm News
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August 15, 2024 | Best Lawyers®
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June 6, 2024 | Chambers USA
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August 17, 2023 | Best Lawyers®
Publications
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November 14, 2016 | Nashville Business Journal
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April 19, 2013
Media Mentions & Firm News
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August 15, 2024 | Best Lawyers®
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June 6, 2024 | Chambers USA
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August 17, 2023 | Best Lawyers®
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June 1, 2023 | Chambers USA
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November 30, 2022 | The M&A Advisor
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August 18, 2022 | The Best Lawyers in America ©
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June 1, 2022 | Chambers USA
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August 19, 2021 | The Best Lawyers in America©
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May 20, 2021 | Chambers USA
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August 20, 2020 | The Best Lawyers in America©
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April 24, 2020 | Chambers USA
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November 5, 2019 | Mid-South Super Lawyers
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August 15, 2019 | The Best Lawyers in America©
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April 25, 2019 | Chambers USA
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November 9, 2018 | Mid-South Super Lawyers
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August 17, 2018 | The Best Lawyers in America
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May 3, 2018 | Chambers USA
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November 7, 2017
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August 15, 2017
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May 26, 2017
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November 8, 2016
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August 15, 2016
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May 27, 2016
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May 12, 2016
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November 9, 2015
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August 24, 2015
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May 21, 2015
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November 5, 2014
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August 18, 2014
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May 27, 2014
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November 18, 2013
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August 15, 2013
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May 28, 2013
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November 11, 2012
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August 29, 2012
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June 11, 2012
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June 7, 2012
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November 22, 2011
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September 7, 2011
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June 10, 2011
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November 9, 2010
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August 24, 2010
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August 23, 2010
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June 11, 2010
Accolades
Chambers USA — Real Estate (2005-2024)
The Best Lawyers in America© — Real Estate Law (2007-2025)
Mid-South Super Lawyers (2008-2019)
Nashville Business Journal “Power Leaders of Commercial Real Estate” (2016)
Nashville Business Journal “Heavy Hitters” in Commercial Real Estate
Nashville Business Journal “Best of the Bar” (2011-2012)
Omicron Delta Kappa
Kentucky Law Journal — Notes Editor (1989-1990)
Accolades
Chambers USA — Real Estate (2005-2024)
The Best Lawyers in America© — Real Estate Law (2007-2025)
Mid-South Super Lawyers (2008-2019)
Nashville Business Journal “Power Leaders of Commercial Real Estate” (2016)
Nashville Business Journal “Heavy Hitters” in Commercial Real Estate
Nashville Business Journal “Best of the Bar” (2011-2012)
Omicron Delta Kappa
Kentucky Law Journal — Notes Editor (1989-1990)
Related Services
Related Industries
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University of Kentucky College of Law - J.D., 1990
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Centre College - B.S., 1987
Education
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University of Kentucky College of Law - J.D., 1990
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Centre College - B.S., 1987
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Tennessee, 1990
Admissions
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Tennessee, 1990
"Mark Sheets has a plethora of transactional real estate experience. He is well versed in acquisitions and sale and leaseback agreements, and has a wealth of knowledge concerning development and financing matters as well." Client feedback: "Mark Sheets is a fantastic lawyer to deal with, and handles things very well." "Mark has our complete trust. He has never led us in a direction that would cause us to think any differently."
From Chambers USA 2022