Brooks presented a practical, market-focused discussion on structuring joint ventures, preferred equity investments and mezzanine financing in today’s real estate capital stacks. The program examined these financing structures from both the sponsor/developer and investor/lender perspectives, comparing their economic and legal characteristics, relative risks and returns and strategic advantages.

It also highlighted key negotiation points and evolving market trends, including control rights, remedies, exit strategies, change-in-control issues and bankruptcy considerations.