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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Federal Legislation Incentives for CRE in 2025

August 25, 2025 | Author:  David J. Murphy Several sweeping changes have arrived for commercial real estate (CRE) investors, developers, and property owners following the July 4, 2025 enactment of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA). This federal legislation, together with the 2025 budget...

Addressing Tenant Alterations in Commercial Lease Negotiations: A Landlord’s Perspective on Silent Lease Issues

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Key Contract Considerations in AIA A101-2017: An Owner’s Perspective

August 23, 2025 | Author:  David J. Murphy The AIA A101-2017 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor represents the most widely adopted construction contract framework in the United States. Developed through decades of industry collaboration, these documents provide a comprehensive structure for construction...