Murphy PC Advises Purchaser In Restaurant Acquisition

May 16, 2024-Murphy PC recently advised the purchaser in acquiring restaurant assets and a liquor license for a new dining concept in Boston’s South End district. Our firm handled all aspects of the transaction, including negotiating and documenting the asset purchase agreement, lease assignment with landlord consent, lease amendments, and securing outdoor seating permits with the City of Boston.

Our client brings significant industry experience to this venture, having established successful restaurants across the Charlestown neighborhood of Boston, Somerville, and Nantucket, Massachusetts.

Murphy PC is a Boston-based law firm providing comprehensive legal services to developers, entrepreneurs, investors, and lenders in real estate and business transactions. Our expertise encompasses project development, acquisitions and sales, joint ventures, construction contracts, financing, leasing, and title insurance across diverse property types including residential, mixed-use, condominium, multi-family, office, retail, education, industrial, hotel, and restaurant developments.

 

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