Overview

Michael Moran, a Director, has practiced real estate law in Boston for more than 25 years, focusing on commercial real estate acquisition and financing, development and leasing. For the past 15 years, he has concentrated on office and retail lease transactions, representing both landlords and tenants. He currently represents Beacon Capital Partners in its Boston area leasing operations.

Representative Experience

• Representation of Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc. in connection with the development and acquisition of the 95 acre Lexington Technology Park in Lexington, Massachusetts, including negotiation of two space leases, two reverse build-to-suit leases for new facilities, an option agreement giving Shire control of the site and rights of first offer to lease or purchase, the acquisition of a parcel in the park on which Shire constructed a new biotech manufacturing facility, and all related architectural services and construction contracts for the design and construction of such facilities. 
• Major office lease transactions, representing both tenants and landlords, in downtown and suburban buildings. 
• Retail leasing for regional malls, strip centers, power centers and stand-alone locations, including ground leases. 
• National retailer roll-outs. 
• Antenna site leasing for new development of regional wireless communication system. 
• Leasing, acquisition, permitting, and development of biotech laboratory and office facilities. Michael currently represents Shire Pharmaceuticals in their Boston area real estate transactions. 
• Airport retail concession leasing.