Michael A. Stewart

Member

Nashville

(615) 742-7815

mstewart@bassberry.com

https://www.bassberry.com/professionals/stewart-michael-a/

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Mike Stewart advises developers and investors on commercial real estate projects throughout Tennessee and across the country. His practice is diverse, covering a wide range of deal sizes and property types with extensive experience in retail and office leasing. Mike is actively involved in the commercial real estate community, investing time and energy into organizations that further the industry and positively impact his clients. Drawing upon his industry knowledge, experience and relationships, Mike helps his clients efficiently structure, negotiate and close transactions.

Mike’s practice includes:

Acquisition & Development – Representing clients in the acquisition and subsequent construction, development and disposition of commercial and residential properties, including office buildings, apartments, single family residential communities, condominiums, mixed-use projects, shopping centers, build-to-suit retail projects, hotels, restaurants and industrial facilities.
Healthcare Real Estate – Representing healthcare service providers in connection with the acquisition, disposition, leasing and financing of medical office buildings, hospitals, walk-in urgent care clinics, behavioral centers, surgical centers, pharmacies and senior living communities throughout the country, including analysis of operational and regulatory issues.
Commercial Leasing – Representing landlords and tenants in drafting and negotiating leases covering a variety of uses in stand-alone and multi-tenant buildings throughout the country, including leases for general office, hospitality and retail space.
Real Estate Finance – Representing lenders and borrowers in connection with construction loans and acquisition and project financings.

Mike currently serves on the board of directors for the Pencil Foundation, Nashville Downtown Partnership and the Middle Tennessee CCIM Chapter. He is the Tennessee NextGen Chair for the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and serves on the planning committee for the annual ICSC Tennessee/Kentucky Idea Exchange.

Memberships

International Council of Shopping Centers — Tennessee Next Generation Chair

International Council of Shopping Centers — Tennessee/Kentucky Idea Exchange, Planning Committee

Middle Tennessee CCIM — Board of Directors

Nashville Downtown Partnership — Board of Directors

Pencil Foundation — Board of Directors

National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)

Urban Land Institute

American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA)

Representative Experience

The Bakery Cos. Sells to Arbor Investments

Representation of The Bakery Companies, a baked goods manufacturer, in its sale to Arbor Investments

We represented The Bakery Companies, a Tennessee-based baked goods manufacturer, in its sale to Arbor Investments, a middle-market private equity...

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Client Type: Private Company
Cracker Barrel Acquires Interest in Punch Bowl Social from L Catterton, Agrees to Future Growth Financing

We represented Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBRL) in its investment in Denver-based Punch Bowl Social, an award-wining experiential food and beverage concept.

We represented Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBRL) in its investment in Denver-based Punch Bowl Social, an award-wining...

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Client Type: Public Company
LFM Capital Invests in ShopSabre

Representation of LFM Capital in its investment in ShopSabre, a leading designer and manufacturer of CNC routers and plasma tables that are used in a variety of high-precision machining operations to cut wood, steel, aluminum and other metals

We represented LFM Capital in its investment in ShopSabre, a leading designer and manufacturer of CNC routers and plasma tables...

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Client Type: Private Company
Financing of Acquisition of Fecon, LLC by LFM Capital

Represented LFM Capital in the financing of its acquisition of Fecon, LLC, a maker of mulchers and other forest management equipment

We represented LFM Capital in the financing of its acquisition of Fecon, LLC, a maker of mulchers and other forest...

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Client Type: Private Company
CRH Healthcare Becomes Largest Urgent Care Network in Georgia

Represented CRH Healthcare in its acquisition of SmartCare Urgent Care

We represented CRH Healthcare, parent company of Peachtree Immediate Care, in its acquisition of SmartCare Urgent Care. The new combined...

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Client Type: Private Company
LFM Capital’s Eckhart Acquires Logic Plus

Represented Eckhart, Inc. in its acquisition of Logic Plus

We represented Eckhart, Inc., a portfolio company of LFM Capital, in its acquisition of Logic Plus. This transaction will allow...

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Client Type: Private Company
Pharos Capital Launches Verdi Oncology through Horizon Oncology Acquisition

Represented Pharos Capital Group in its acquisition of Horizon Oncology

We represented Pharos Capital Group in its acquisition of Horizon Oncology. The acquisition marks the launch of Verdi Oncology, Inc.,...

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Client Type: Private Company
Leasing and Development of Kansas Correctional Facility

Represented CoreCivic in the negotiation of a 400,500 square foot build-to-suit correctional facility

We represented CoreCivic (NYSE:CXW) in the negotiation of a 400,500 square foot build-to-suit correctional facility to be developed in Lansing,...

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Client Type: Public Company
Acquisition of Tallahassee Office Building

Represented CoreCivic in the purchase of the five-story, 261,000 square foot Capital Commerce Center in Tallahassee

We represented CoreCivic (NYSE:CXW) in the purchase of the five-story, 261,000 square foot Capital Commerce Center in Tallahassee, Florida. CoreCivic...

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Client Type: Public Company
LFM Capital’s EDSCO Acquires Tower Support Services

Represented EDSCO Fasteners in its acquisition of Tower Support Services, LLC

We represented EDSCO Fasteners, a portfolio company of LFM Capital, in its acquisition of Tower Support Services, LLC, a provider...

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Client Type: Private Company

Accolades

Mid-South Super Lawyers “Rising Star” (2017-2019)

Georgia State University Law Review — Associate Research Editor

Robinson College of Business — Research Assistant

Michael A. Stewart

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Michael A. Stewart

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Memberships

Representative Experience

Publications

Past Events

Media Mentions & Firm News

Accolades

Related Services

Education

Admissions