Christopher Pate represents publicly- and privately-held REITs and other companies in connection with major transactions, corporate governance issues, securities transactions and other financings. He has counseled buyers and sellers in merger and acquisition transactions, including several valued in excess of $1 billion, and has advised issuers in multiple stock and debt offerings, including initial public offerings. In addition, Mr. Pate has assisted numerous private and non-traded registered REITs with their formation transactions and state registration process under the NASAA REIT Guidelines.