| M. Todd Smith | |
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| Overview | Toddy Smith was a partner with Gottlieb & Smith before joining McNair in 2008. |
| | | Recent Engagements |
- Represented the developer in the public-private development of a 600,000 square foot warehouse distribution facility. Negotiated and prepared documentation for a project agreement between the developer, the tenant, and three governmental agencies, a tax abatement agreement, acquisition of property and related title and title insurance matters, construction financing, long-term lease, and ultimate sale to a real estate investment trust
- Represented a timberland investment management organization in the acquisition of 390,000 acres of timberland in ten counties, reported to be the largest US timberland transaction in the year of closing
- Represented the developer of a 456,000 square foot regional office facility, including negotiations and preparation of documentation relating to land acquisition, resolution of title and wetlands issues, construction, development financing, and long-term lease
- Represented the developer of Brays Island Plantation, a 3,000 acre plus planned outdoor community consisting of 325 one acre circular lots, with the remainder dedicated to community uses. Drafted comprehensive restrictive covenants, structured documents for lot sales program, closed individual lot sales, and handled various other development matters
- Represented a joint venture between Venezuela's largest paper company and a US paper company for a wood chip processing and export operation in Venezuela. Included negotiation with various governmental agencies to acquire a major port concession and timber concession covering approximately 200,000 acres of pine plantations
- Represented a major US forest products company in the acquisition of approximately 40,000 acres of leasehold interests in Costa Rica for the establishment of gmelina plantations. Structured long-term leasing program, negotiated and prepared various contracts with governmental agencies and others for mill and port facilities and other matters relating to production of wood chips for export
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| | | Professional and Community Involvement |
- Member, Richland County Bar Association
- Member, South Carolina Bar Association
- Member, American Bar Association
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