Jeremy H. Speich

Member

“I work in partnership with clients to provide an understanding of the relevant legal issues so they can make the necessary business decisions to grow and expand their business.”

Large manufacturers, suppliers, equipment dealers, national developers and growing companies rely on Jeremy’s extensive experience with the expansion and operation of business in New York State. Jeremy represents clients on all aspects of corporate and commercial real estate transactions, including the tax aspects of transactions. He regularly works with clients to improve and expand their on-going business operations and strategic initiatives.

Representative Matters

Corporate

Jeremy works with clients on purchases and sales of businesses, joint ventures and strategic partnerships, mergers and acquisitions and capital funding through debt and equity financing. He advises clients on formation and governance issues, general contract matters and business succession plans.

Lead counsel to wholesale supplier in the construction industry with the acquisition of numerous businesses and facilities in connection with its expansion throughout New York State.
Lead counsel to secured lenders in connection with a Chapter 11 Reorganization Plan. Negotiated debtor-in-possession financing, conversion of DIP loans into equity post-confirmation and stockholder agreement between equity holders.
Represented plumbing and heating supply company in its sale to a nation-wide building products company. Obtained ESOP approval of the transaction and coordinated regulatory and tax issues with ESOP counsel.
Represented washroom accessory manufacturer on the expansion of its manufacturing line with an equity restructuring, line-of-credit financing and mortgage refinancing for a 410,100 square foot facility.

Commercial Real Estate

Jeremy represents clients in the purchase and sale of commercial property, the negotiation of lease agreements and the structuring of complex commercial real estate and development transactions. In addition, Jeremy acts as New York real estate counsel for national developers, large regional businesses and out-of-state banks and financial institutions.

Lead counsel to energy developer in the negotiation of a ground lease for an existing 55-mile utility right-of-way to construct and develop a new 345 kV transmission line and related substation facilities, secure temporary construction access and obtain easement rights to various substation facilities.
Lead counsel to sand and gravel business for the acquisition of a mine, port facility and related parcels and the negotiation of an easement agreement for access from the mine to the port facility. Negotiated mineral supply agreement and lease agreement with joint venture partner for the mine and port facility.
Lead counsel to national developer specializing in the construction and leasing of various retail franchises throughout New York State. Closed numerous property acquisitions and related construction financings. Coordinated planning board appearances and approvals.
Represented not-for-profit organization for the sale of a senior housing facility. Coordinated various federal and state regulatory approvals for the prepayment of the existing HUD loans, approval of the sale of the facility by the Attorney General and the dissolution and distribution of the assets of the organization.

Tax

Jeremy evaluates the tax aspects of formation and operational issues and mergers and acquisitions – including tax-exempt organizations – having received a Masters of Law in Taxation (LLM) from New York University School of Law. He also works closely with clients and their accountants to ensure transactions maximize tax benefits and comply with federal and state tax laws and regulations.

Represented insurance agency and financial services firm in connection with the establishment of an ESOP and the sale of the stock to the ESOP under IRC Section 1042.
Tax counsel to silicone manufacturer in connection with the sale of the equity interests of the company and advice relating to IRC 338(h)(10) election.
Represented equipment dealer in connection with the sale of the business including tax planning for stock purchase structure, personal goodwill and deferred compensation issues.

Professional and Civic

Equinox, Inc., Board of Directors
American Bar Association, member
New York State Bar Association, member
Albany Guardian Society, Board of Directors
Business Services Corporation, (Capitol Region Chamber of Commerce), Board of Directors
St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation, Board of Directors, Co-chair, Annual Holiday Kickoff

Recognition

Upstate New York Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2013, 2016, 2017

Legal Practices

Co-Leader for:

Corporate

Member of:

Commercial Real Estate

Corporate

Tax

Industry Teams

Member of:

Energy

Real Estate Developers

New York University School of Law

LLM

2008

Albany Law School

2002

cum laude

University of Rochester

1999

October 23, 2023

December 6, 2017

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Jeremy H. Speich

Member

New York University School of Law

Albany Law School

University of Rochester

Speaker: Buying or Selling a Small Business (CLE, New York State Bar Association)

Panelist: Law Firm Succession Plans That Work (Legal Netlink Alliance)

Panelist: College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (Legal Considerations for the Startup Entrepreneur)

Jeremy H. Speich

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Member of:

Legal Practices

Industry Teams

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Industry Teams

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