Carol Remy is a member of Hughes Hubbard’s real estate and environmental groups where she advises on all aspects of real estate transactions and on the real estate and environmental aspects of various corporate transactions and financings.
Real Estate Law
Carol's practice includes:
all aspects of real estate financings
all real estate aspects of corporate acquisitions, dispositions and mergers
office, retail, high tech, airport, industrial and ground leasing
sales and acquisitions of multi-state portfolios
shopping centers
hotels
commercial and retail properties
real estate development, construction and architectural agreements
real estate related licensing agreements
sales and acquisitions of environmentally challenged commercial and industrial properties
She represents:
corporations, joint ventures, banks, real estate developers and investors, construction firms, bidders in real estate auctions, owners of industrial, commercial, and retail facilities, landlords and tenants in office, retail, high tech, and industrial leasing transactions, international retailers in multi-state shopping center locations and owners and purchasers of high-end residential properties, condominium and cooperative units.
Her experience includes:
all aspects of retail, commercial, industrial, and ground leasing
traditional financing, acquisition of participation interests in office and retail financings
preferred equity investors in multi-state REITs
an international bank in the gut renovation of its New York corporate headquarters
investment banks in various architectural and construction related agreements
a landmark not-for-profit theater in a major construction renovation project
Environmental Law
Carol also advises clients regarding the:
environmental aspects of corporate acquisitions and dispositions, mergers, purchase and sale agreements, leases and due diligence investigations
environmental regulatory counseling for corporations and landlords and tenants
environmental state regulatory requirements for industrial property transfers
liability risks under environmental laws and ongoing remediation obligations
Professional Activities
The Viking Foundation, Board Member and Co-President (2014-present)
Columbia College Women’s Alumni Association, Mentor (1999-present)
Advisory Committee for Legislative Action, North Shore Central School District, Member (2013-2016)
Previous Experience
2006-2013: Skyworks Ventures, Inc. Chief In-House Counsel
2005-2006: Paul Hastings Janofsky & Walker LLP, NY Real Estate Group
1995-2002, 2013-present: Hughes Hubbard & Reed, LLP, NY Environmental and Real Estate Groups
1994-1995: Mudge Rose Guthrie Alexander & Ferdon, NY Environmental Group
Highlighted Publications
"New York City Enacts Green Building Legislation,” Stay Current: A Client Alert, December 2005
S.M. Campbell, C.E. Remy, “Recent Developments in Environmental Disclosure Requirements and Securities Laws,” New York Law Journal, October 30, 1997
“The United States and the United Nations Law of the Sea Convention: Territorial Sea Extension and its Effect on the International Transport Industry,” Diritto dei Trasporti 77 (Italy 1995)
Representation of a Brazilian conglomerate in the acquisition of a hotel and conference center in Orlando, Florida, including the financing relating thereto
Representation of major media company in connection with the restructuring of its real estate portfolio and sale leaseback transactions
Representation of developer of mixed use condominium project in Chelsea in connection with its joint venture agreement and project development
Handled all real estate aspects of acquisition of automobile parts company including U.S. and foreign owned and leased operations and facilities
Advises real estate developer and landlord in various commercial real estate asset based acquisitions and financings of shopping centers and development projects
Represented purchaser of leading provider of supply chain services, freight forwarding, transportation and logistics services, including all property transfer issues
Representation of ownership in connection with restructuring of luxury apparel retailer leases in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.
Representation of luxury retailer in connection with all real estate matters including worldwide retail leasing programs
Representation of ownership in connection with the office leasing of 660 Madison Avenue, New York, NY.
Representation of South America investor in purchase of Florida hotel
Representation of New York real estate investment company in multiple US shopping centers
Representation of contractors and users in connection with all aspects of various significant New York construction for the following selected projects:
Development of a 1.2 million square foot space at 5 Times Square, New York
Construction Agreement for the build-out of several hundred thousand square feet of law offices
Design and construction of interior improvements affecting 682,000 square feet of retail and office space at 4 Times Square, New York
Environmental
Highlighted Matters
Advised seller of U.S.-based lubricants business on state environmental transfer requirements including environmental assessments and submissions
Advised purchaser of environmental aspects of acquisition of manufacturer of commercial and military aircraft parts, including environmental control systems and U.S.-based production facilities
Handled all environmental aspects of acquisition of US generic drug manufacturer including environmental permitting issues for U.S.-based manufacturing facilities
Represented oil and lubricants business in sale of contaminated industrial property and post-closure remediation, including obtaining final closure approval from state
Represented public company in divestiture of recycled wood pallets business with environmental legacy issues
