Michael Tierney

PRACTICE FOCUS

Michael Tierney concentrates his practice in a wide variety of corporate and real estate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity financings, fund formation, corporate governance issues, zoning, land use, and tax assessment appeals. He represents companies and individuals in forming new businesses, structuring corporate governance arrangements, performing due diligence review and analysis in connection with proposed acquisitions and investments, and drafting and negotiating business agreements. Among other engagements, he was lead counsel representing the group of local investors who purchased The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Philadelphia Daily News, and philly.com from The McClatchy Company for $562 million. Additionally, Michael represents individuals and entities in obtaining necessary zoning, use, building, and other development-related permits, variances, and approvals from the relevant City or suburban agencies needed to build or modify a building or otherwise operate a business. He also represents property owners appealing their tax assessments before City and suburban assessment boards and, if necessary, on further appeal. Among other successful appeals, Michael recently secured a significant tax savings for a $100 million regional shopping mall. After law school, Michael clerked in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

REPRESENTATIVE CASES

• Lead counsel representing the group of local investors who purchased The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Philadelphia Daily News and philly.com from The McClatchy Company for $562 million.
• Among other successful appeals, Michael recently secured a significant tax savings for a $100 million regional shopping mall.

POINTS OF DISTINCTION

• Philadelphia VIP pro-bono attorney of the month for real estate counseling.