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


804-771-9507
804-644-0957
rcunningham@hf-law.com
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