Ameek Ashok Ponda
Sullivan & Worcester LLPPublic and private REITs both benefit from their relationships with the REITs practice at Sullivan & Worcester LLP, which specializes in REIT tax issues, M&A, secured and unsecured financings, and preferred and common equity offerings. Ameek Ashok Ponda is a director in the tax practice and is an authority on REIT tax issues and regularly lectures at Boston University. Practice head Angela Gomes is a corporate finance specialist and handles securities matters for REITs. Avinash Rao advises public companies on securities law and represents REITs in M&A, equity and debt financings, and joint ventures. Lindsey Getz focuses on public REITs, while Shu Wei handles equity and debt financing work. Also noted is newly promoted partner Sarah Wellings who excels in REIT-related tax issues. All aforementioned lawyers are part of the Boston practice. Brian Hammell left the practice in August 2023.
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‘The team I work with at Sullivan is well versed in REIT matters and always extremely responsive.’
‘Sarah Wellings has been a joy to work with. She pays attention to detail, is extremely easy to work with and always provides prompt and valuable guidance as needed.’
Key clients
- American Tower Corporation
- Equinix, Inc.
- Iron Mountain Incorporated
- Industrial Logistics Properties Trust
- Service Properties Trust
- Office Properties Income Trust
- Manulife US REIT
- Diversified Healthcare Trust
Work highlights
- Advising American Tower Corporation, and six other large public equity REITs on public tax opinions as tax counsel.
- Represented Service Properties Trust in connection with certain real estate, tax and corporate matters with respect to BP p.l.c. (NYSE: BP)’s acquisition of TravelCenters of America Inc.
- Represented Service Properties Trust in connection with its ongoing strategic disposition program.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Sarah Wellings
Sullivan & Worcester LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Angela Gomes