Richard P. Cunningham, Jr. - Attorney

Richard P. Cunningham, Jr. - Attorney

 

Richard "Chip" P. Cunningham, Jr. is a member of the firm's Business Section. His practice focuses on corporate finance, public and private securities offerings, securities and broker dealer regulation, mergers and acquisitions and other corporate matters, with a particular concentration on real estate related securities and private equity matters.

Relevant Experience:

  • Represented $1 billion public, non traded REIT in its initial public offering.
  • Represented numerous real estate syndicators in Regulation D private offerings, including offerings designed for Section 1031 tenant-in-common exchanges under the Internal Revenue Code.
  • Represented issuers and leading regional, national and international investment banking firms in initial and follow-on public offerings for REITs.
  • Advised SEC-registered investment advisor on structuring private investment fund and fund of funds.
  • Represented broker dealer in private placement of value added real estate fund.
  • Advised issuers in notes and equity programs, including Investment Company Act, ERISA and Trust Indenture Act Issues.

Education:

  • University of Virginia School of Law, J.D.
  • University of Virginia, B.A., cum laude

Published Works/Speaking Engagements:

  • "Intercompany Agreements, Conflicts of Interest & Related Party Transactions" (IMN West Coast Non-Traded and Private REIT Industry Symposium, 10/31/06)
  • "An Introduction to the Non-Exchange Traded REIT Structure" (IMN Non-Traded and Private REIT Symposium 5/31/07)
  • "Examining the 'Green' Building Movement: Trends; Product Positioning; Opportunities for Non-Traded REITs" (IMN 5th Annual New York Private & Non-Traded REIT Industry Symposium, 6/23/08)
  • "Jumping on the Green Bandwagon: Opportunities for Non-Traded REITs" Moderator (IMN West Coast Non-Traded REIT Industry Symposium, 12/11/08)
  • Co-Author with J.M. Ramey, "REITS and Development: Avoiding Qualification Woes" (New York Real Estate Journal, 9/06)

Pro Bono/Community Service:

  • Richmond Sportsbackers, President's Council

Recognitions:

  • Rising Star Virginia Super Lawyers, 2009, 2010

Memberships:

  • Virginia Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Tenant-in-Common Association

Bar Admission:

  • Virginia, 2002