Carol Remy
Locations
Bar Admissions
New York
Education
Fordham University School of Law, J.D., Managing Editor, Fordham International Law Journal Columbia College, Columbia University, B.A.
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.
Selected Matters
- Representation of major Japanese construction, civil engineering and real estate development company in acquisitions of:
- a partial ownership interest in a building and redevelopment project in Los Angeles, California;
- a controlling stake in a holding company that indirectly owns 98 percent of two office buildings in Boston, Massachusetts;
- a partial ownership interest in a newly formed joint venture which will develop a mixed use office and retail building in Washington, D.C.; and
- a partial ownership interest in a newly formed joint venture which will develop a 60-story mixed use office, retail and residential building in Atlanta, Georgia
- a partial ownership interest in a newly formed joint venture which will develop 2.4 million square feet of a warehousing and logistics campus in Virginia
- Representation of racquet club in sale of real property and associated business
- Representation of seller in the sale of its mustard factory in Tennessee
- Representation of seller in the sale of its multi-family office business to one of the fastest-growing national wealth advisors in the U.S.
- Representation of estate in fourth largest residential real estate deal in the history of Manhattan
- Representation of European purchaser of U.S. rail signaling business involving complex environmental history of real properties
- Representation of UK based sporting goods company in real estate aspects to acquisition of US based sportswear retailer with 930 retail locations
- Representation of global information technology company in its sale of its hosted data center services business
- Representation of private investor in real estate aspects to acquisition of global auction house
- Representation of Belgian manufacturer of playing cards and board games in real estate aspects to acquisition of US premium playing card brands
- Representation of private equity firm in real estate and environmental aspects to acquisition of aerospace supply chain management company
- Representation of leading animal health company in real estate and environmental aspects to in acquisition of nutrition focused animal health business
- 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
- Representation of 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, New York
- 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 Four Times Square, New York
- Representation of German defense industry public company in its $950 million acquisition of US vehicle systems and components manufacturer
- Representation of European purchaser of U.S. defense products company involved complex environmental indemnity issues
- Representation of remanufacturer of diesel fuel injectors and turbos in environmental matters related to sale of business to leading supplier of fuel management systems and components
- Representation of global truck and bus manufacturer in purchase of majority stake in self driving trucks business in the U.S.
- Representation of global provider of print products in environmental matters related to its sale of a labels and receipt paper business
- Representation of third-party logistics provider in environmental matters related to its acquisition of freight forwarding company
- Representation of private equity firm in multiple asset based acquisitions of auto repair and tire service franchises throughout the United States
- 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
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, and industrial leasing
- asset and stock based sales and acquisitions of multi-state portfolios
- shopping centers
- hotels
- restaurants
- data centers
- commercial and retail properties
- real estate development, construction and architectural agreements
- real estate related licensing agreements
- land development restrictions
- 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, bidders in bankruptcy 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, non-profits in real estate gifting
Her experience includes:
- all aspects of retail, commercial, industrial, and ground leasing, both landlord and tenant side
- traditional financing, acquisition of participation interests in office and retail financings, joint ventures owning commercial real estate
- an international bank in the gut renovation of its New York corporate headquarters
- investment banks in various architectural and construction related agreements
- restrictive covenants on development of real property
- sale and purchase of high end Manhattan townhouses, condominiums, cooperatives, and Hampton properties
- 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 property transfers
- liability risks under environmental laws and ongoing remediation obligations
Community Activities
- The Viking Foundation, Board Member
- Columbia College Women’s Alumni Association, Mentor
- Advisory Committee for Legislative Action, North Shore Central School District, Former Member
Professional Experience
- 1995-2002, 2013-present: Hughes Hubbard & Reed, LLP, NY
Environmental and Real Estate Groups - 2006-2013: Skyworks Ventures, Inc.
Chief In-House Counsel - 2005-2006: Paul Hastings Janofsky & Walker LLP, NY
Real Estate Group - 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)
- “US Territorial Sea Extension: International Environmental Protection,” 16 Ford. Int’l L.J.1208 (1993)
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