Stephen M. Foxman

Overview

Steve Foxman commenced his practice as a corporate and securities lawyer and has over the years expanded his experience to include real estate, employment, franchise, and computer and intellectual property law. Steve began his real estate practice after taking a real estate investment trust public. He represented that entity in real estate acquisitions and finance transactions, ultimately becoming the head of the real estate department of his firm at that time. Steve has since represented many real estate owners and developers in syndications and for financing and work-out transactions.  He represented the Reading Company in one of Philadelphia’s largest commercial real estate transactions – the sale of the Reading trainshed, Reading Terminal Market and Headhouse to the Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority. 

Steve also represents buyers and sellers in merger and acquisition transactions. He represented a major educational institution in its acquisition of a large nationally-recognized science museum and in other acquisition transactions.

Steve’s lifelong interest in computers and emerging technologies has influenced him to represent many companies, including startups, for seed capital investments, venture capital financing and technology licensing transactions. As part of his business counseling practice, Steve represents founders and management group executives in negotiation of venture capital transactions, employment and separation agreements, and equity compensation plans. He represents large chain retail operations, educational institutions, academic software licensors, and major regional utility companies in negotiation of software license agreements, cloud technology, and Software as a Service (SaaS) agreements. He also has advised domestic and international companies regarding compliance with data protection laws in the US and internationally. In addition to his interest in computers and technology, Steve’s personal interests include architecture, international travel, and international law.

Representative Matters

• Steve recently represented a large city water authority in negotiation and documentation of its installation of a SaaS Enterprise Resource Planning system.  He also has represented other utility companies and national and regional operators of retail stores and casinos in the negotiation of systems integration and outsourcing agreements, software licenses, and other technology agreements related to the adoption of new technology and business processes.
• Represents one of the largest U.S. and international retailers in negotiating security (data protection), e-commerce platform, SaaS, and other technology and cloud agreements.
• Represents a large multi-state, multi-unit restaurant operation in connection with real estate acquisition, leasing, and other business activities.
• Represented a health care advisory client operating in the United States and China in connection with negotiation of joint venture and services agreements to provide health care services across international borders.
• Represents a Japanese pharmaceutical company in connection with its international operations outside of Japan and obtaining patents on its life sciences technology in the United States.
• Represented a major private university in acquiring another major nonprofit institution and research center, the negotiation and review of other acquisition and affiliation transactions, and the structure of its online learning activities. He also has represented educational institutions and individuals in the negotiation of C-level executive contracts.
• Represented several separate executive management groups in the insurance and life sciences industries regarding change of control transactions, including the negotiation of new shareholder agreements, equity compensation plans, and employment agreements.