Di Santo Bowles Bruno & Lutzer LLP - Attorneys at Law

di Santo Law has been named a Strategic Partner of The Art Fund Association

admin — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:38:34 +0000

di Santo Law has been named a Strategic Partner of The Art Fund Association demonstrating its strong support Art FA’s commitment to fostering the growth of the art fund industry. di Santo Law has earned a reputation as one of the pre-eminent law firms representing alternative investment funds. Through its respected Art Law and Art Funds Practice Group chaired by Enrique Liberman, di Santo Law has been at the forefront of the development of the art fund industry, and welcomes the opportunity to continue to counsel participants in the industry on sound business practices for art investment funds and their managers, investors and service providers.

Please visit The Art Fund Association’s website for further information: http://www.artfundassociation.com/_who_we_are/strategic_partners.html

Anthony Casareale has published an article entitled “Renewing a Lease” in Commercial Leasing Law & Strategy

admin — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:27:29 +0000

Anthony Casareale has published an article entitled “Renewing a Lease” in Commercial Leasing Law & Strategy. Anthony is a member the publication’s Board of Editors and has consummated lease transactions affecting over 6 million square feet of space in New York, Florida and other major markets.

The full text of the article can be found here: http://www.lawjournalnewsletters.com/issues/ljn_commleasing/25_2/news/157690-1.html

Art Law Partner, Enrique E. Liberman, authors article on Art Title Risks

admin — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 22:52:35 +0000

Art Law specialist and Partner, Enrique E. Liberman recently authored an article regarding title risks related to art for Art Asia Pacific Magazine. To read the full text of the article, please click the following link:

http://artasiapacific.com/Magazine/82/Freeports.

Di Santo Named Corporate Law Firm of the Year In Florida

admin — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 12:16:40 +0000

February 23, 2013

News and Press Mentions

We are pleased to announce that Di Santo Law has been named the Corporate Law Firm of the Year in Florida in the 2013 Global Law Experts Practice Area Awards. Law firms were judged on client testimonials, key transactions from the past 12 months, legal rankings, overall reputation, publication contributions, speaking engagements and the performance and standing of the Firm’s individual lawyers.

Commenting on the announcement, Beth A. di Santo, Managing Partner said, “We are very pleased to be recognized for the work of the Di Santo team in Florida. Our lawyers have been very active in representing numerous U.S. and international emerging businesses and private equity funds in a variety of corporate transactions.”

© 2013. This article is intended for general information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice or legal opinions on any specific facts or circumstances. An attorney-client relationship is not created or continued by reading this article. The Firm will be pleased to provide further information regarding the matters discussed therein.

REITs Poised to Enter Renewable Energy Finance

admin — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:30:57 +0000

A recent article in Bloomberg confirms the recent trend of REITs entering the renewable energy finance space. Beth di Santo serves as General Counsel to Cleantech REIT and is active in structuring REIT investments in cleantech properties as assets. The full text of the article can be found here: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-21/solar-costs-to-fall-as-reits-emerge-as-source-of-funding.html.

Anthony Casareale Selected for Commercial Leasing Law & Strategy’s Editorial Board

admin — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 19:18:16 +0000

MIAMI, FL, November 13, 2012 — Di Santo Bowles Bruno & Lutzer LLP, an emerging boutique law firm with offices in New York, Miami and Los Angeles, announced today that Partner Anthony Casareale has been selected to join the Editorial Board of Commercial Leasing Law & Strategy, a publication of American Lawyer Media (ALM). Mr. Casareale had been an Editorial Board member until 2002 and has contributed numerous articles to the publication, which provide readers with insight and analysis on the legal and business aspects of commercial leases.

“Anthony has significant expertise in all aspects of commercial leasing matters and his re-appointment to Commercial Leasing Law & Strategy’s Editorial Board reflects that,” said Beth di Santo, Di Santo Bowles’ Managing Partner.

Mr. Casareale’s legal practice focuses on real estate matters, including commercial leasing, financing, acquisitions, sales, and joint ventures. Mr. Casareale routinely represents both landlords and tenants nationwide in substantial office, retail, industrial and government commercial leasing transactions. In addition, his real estate finance experience includes the representation of both lenders and borrowers in complex lending transactions secured by real or personal property,including loan originations and workout strategies.

Surviving Hurricane Sandy: What Every Art Collector Needs to Know by Enrique Liberman

admin — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:09:24 +0000

Recently, the City of New York suffered devastating effects to its citizens and property from Hurricane Sandy. Lives and homes were lost and people continue to struggle to try to pick up the pieces and begin the rebuilding process.

The New York fine art market did not escape Hurricane Sandy’s destructive force. Many galleries across the city in general and in Chelsea in particular were damaged from flood waters encroaching onto their premises. For many galleries that were inadequately insured or capitalized, the effects of Hurricane Sandy will complicate their operations and collectors who work with the affected galleries should be mindful of the implications of the storm on their ongoing activities with said galleries.

Please click the following link to read the full text of the article: Article — Hurricane Sandy and the NY Art Market. For furhter information, please contact Enrique E. Liberman at eliberman@disantobowles.com.

Enrique Liberman Quoted in Article Regarding Art Storage and Insurance

admin — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:17:07 +0000

Enrique Liberman, Art Law attorney, was quoted in a recent article regarding the use of former military bunkers as art storage facilities. The article discusses the fact that soaring art sales have increased the volume of work in storage while also boosting its price, causing a build-up of value at the world’s art vaults, and creating an unforeseen new risk factor for the insurance industry. “Art investors want new storage space to cut their insurance costs, and would use converted military bunkers provided they met the necessary security and climate control requirements,” said Enrique Liberman, president of the New York-based Art Fund Association and Art Law attorney at Di Santo Bowles Bruno & Lutzer LLP.

To read the full article, please see the following link: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/28/art-bunker-idUSL6E8II9DK20121028.

Beth di Santo Featured in Newsweek® 2012 Leaders In Corporate Law

admin — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:34:18 +0000

Annually, the prominent news publication Newsweek® features an exclusive group of ten respected leaders or less in the area of corporate law in Florida. This elite group of corporate legal professionals was first researched by an in-house team with Newsweek® and then chosen to be a part of this special annual showcase. The showcase aims to highlight the extraordinary achievements and legal distinction of an exclusive group of corporate attorneys. This year, corporate lawyer Beth A. di Santo was selected for inclusion in the 2012 Leaders in Corporate Law Showcase, proudly featured in the August 13 and 20, 2012 issues of Newsweek®. As a well-respected and nationally recognized attorney, Ms. di Santo was selected for her excellence and successes in the field of corporate law. As an attorney who focuses on representing both established and emerging businesses, being chosen for inclusion in this Showcase is a distinct honor and a noteworthy recognition in the career of a legal professional.

To view the digital reprint, please visit the following link: http://www.disantobowles.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Newsweek-Florida-Top-Attorneys-00011469.pdf

Ron Barabas publishes article on Crowdfunding in the Entertainment Industry

admin — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 20:17:33 +0000

Ron’s new article on crowdfunding appeared in the Summer 2012 issue of the Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Journal, expanding on his previous writing in this rapidly developing area of law. It provides a thorough analysis of crowdfunding under the recently passed JOBS Act and its potential to impact filmmakers and other arts entrepreneurs. You can read the article via the link below:

http://www.disantobowles.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/EASLJSummer121.pdf