Cunningham, James L.

James Francque represents clients in real estate mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and cross-border investments; commercial and industrial leases; and wind energy facility acquisitions and developments. He also negotiates shopping mall media and advertising agreements and large portfolio transactions and counsels clients in relation to distressed assets.

Representative experience includes numerous transactions for CalEast Global Logistics, including the $3.4 billion buyout of CenterPoint Properties Trust, acquisition of an $800 million 90-property air cargo facility portfolio located at 26 airports in the U.S. and Canada and joint venture with Aeroterm, and acquisition of an industrial portfolio and office building in Mexico; Otter Tail Corporation's acquisition and development of three wind energy facilities in North Dakota; and the $515 million sale of the Shops at North Bridge, a six-block mixed-use complex along North Michigan Avenue in Chicago.

Other clients with which James has worked on substantial matters include The Blackstone Group, KeyCorp, and Simon Property Group.

James's pro bono activities include performing legal services for Abilities Plus, an organization devoted to promoting opportunities for individuals with disabilities and their families, and Family Focus, an organization that promotes the well being of children by supporting and strengthening their families.

James frequently speaks on topics related to real estate issues.