SAN DIEGO – Troutman Pepper Locke client Concert Golf Partners, an upscale, private club-focused investment company, recently announced the acquisition of the historic Penn Oaks Golf Club in West Chester, Pa., from an ownership group led by brothers John and Steve DiMarco. For more information, read the press release.

Based near Orlando, Concert Golf Partners is committed to acquiring the finest clubs in the U.S. and elevating the member experience through ongoing reinvestment and premium service. Penn Oaks is the 37th upscale private club to join the Concert Golf portfolio, and the fourth in the Pennsylvania-New Jersey region, following White Manor Country Club (Malvern, Pa.), Philmont Country Club (Huntingdon Valley, Pa.), and TPC Jasna Polana (Princeton, N.J.).

“Penn Oaks is a key strategic addition to the Concert Golf portfolio, as it greatly complements our private clubs in the region and across America,” said Concert Golf Partners senior vice president of corporate development, Jordan Peace. “This is another step forward in our mission, as we look to preserve the legacy and heritage of Penn Oaks, enhance its amenities, and enable the club’s membership to thrive. We’re absolutely ecstatic that the ownership group at Penn Oaks, led by John and Steve DiMarco, selected Concert as their trusted successor.”

Located on 130 acres of land granted by King Charles II to Pennsylvania founder William Penn during the pre-Colonial era, the club’s storied history serves as an integral part of its culture. In 1965, the par 71, 6,610-yard championship golf course was designed by architect Russell Roberts and set along land that long predates the Revolutionary War.

“This reflects our commitment to ‘The Concert Way,’ an innovative, multi-step program that Concert Golf pioneered and perfected over the years to welcome clubs into our network, and facilitate a smooth transition for both members and the previous ownership,” explained Concert Golf Partners chief operating officer, Susan Dunnavant. “Concert makes annual capital investments in our clubs aimed at elevating the amenities, service levels, and overall member experience, while building and maintaining a thriving club environment.”

The Troutman Pepper Locke Golf and Resort team advising Concert Golf Partners in the acquisition was led by Michael Whitton and included Benjamin Gourley and Alexis Herskowitz.

Troutman Pepper Locke’s national Real Estate Practice Group helps clients in their most complex real estate transactions. Clients include owners, developers, and financiers of some of the largest projects across the country in both the private and public sectors. The practice has been recognized by several leading industry authorities, including Chambers, Legal 500, and Best Law Firms®, among others.

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Troutman Pepper Locke helps clients solve complex legal challenges and achieve their business goals in an ever-changing global economy. With more than 1,600 attorneys in 30+ offices, the firm serves clients in all major industry sectors, with particular depth in energy, financial services, health care and life sciences, insurance and reinsurance, private equity, and real estate. Learn more at troutman.com.

HOUSTON – Helen Turner, an attorney in Troutman Pepper Locke’s Consumer Financial Services Practice Group, has been recognized as a Premier Women in the Law Rising Star by the Association of Women Attorneys Foundation (AWAF). The Premier Women in the Law Rising Star Award honors exceptional women in the law within their first 10 years of practice.

Turner was nominated by peers who attested to her professional accomplishments, dedication to the mentorship of young women in the legal field, and community involvement. She focuses her practice on advising clients as they navigate the complex and ever-changing financial and banking landscape. In addition to representing national banks, trustees, and mortgage servicing firms in state and federal courts in a variety of matters, her diverse practice also includes representation of screenwriters, directors, and producers throughout the life cycle of deals for scripted and unscripted film and television projects. Turner is a member of the Bretton Woods Committee and its Future of Finance Working Group, which is a high-level organization of international leaders in finance. As a Bretton Woods Committee member, she engages with international financial institutions — including the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, and Bank for International Settlements — on investment, financial stability and governance, and the impact of emerging technologies on the global capital markets and climate finance.

AWAF is a nonprofit organization with the primary purpose of funding pro bono fellowships and law school scholarships. The organization recognizes female attorneys who contribute to the Houston legal community through professional achievement, community involvement, and those who have played an active role in advancing other women in the law.

Troutman Pepper Locke

Troutman Pepper Locke helps clients solve complex legal challenges and achieve their business goals in an ever-changing global economy. With more than 1,600 attorneys in 30+ offices, the firm serves clients in all major industry sectors, with particular depth in energy, financial services, health care and life sciences, insurance and reinsurance, private equity, and real estate. Learn more at troutman.com.

ATLANTA – Troutman Pepper Locke and 10 partners have been recognized among the world’s leading national and international trademark practitioners in World Trademark Review’s 2025 edition of the WTR 1000. The publication is the definitive guide that identifies the top trademark professionals in key jurisdictions around the globe.

Individual practitioners, law firms, and trademark attorney practices qualify for inclusion in the WTR 1000 solely on receiving sufficient positive feedback from market sources. The extensive research process was conducted over a four-month period by a team of full-time analysts and involved more than 1,700 telephone interviews with trademark specialists across the globe.

According to the review, “With offices located across the United States, Troutman Pepper Locke keeps its finger on the pulse of innovation, ensuring that their clients receive the most up-to-date legal advice possible. With highly experienced intellectual property attorneys located across a number of offices, companies need not look far for top quality counsel on their intangible assets.”

United States: California

  • Troutman Pepper Locke (Bronze – Firms: Prosecution and Strategy; Bronze – Firms: Enforcement and Litigation)
  • Sean Fifield (Silver – Individuals: Prosecution and Strategy)
  • Susan Stabe (Bronze – Individuals: Prosecution and Strategy)
  • Ben Wagner (Bronze – Individuals: Enforcement and Litigation)

United States: Georgia

United States: Massachusetts

  • Glenn Pudelka (Bronze – Individuals: Prosecution and Strategy)

United States: New York

  • Troutman Pepper Locke (Bronze – Firms: Prosecution and Strategy)
  • Howard Shire (Bronze – Individuals: Enforcement and Litigation)
  • Straat Tenney (Bronze – Individuals: Enforcement and Litigation)
  • Karl Zielaznicki (Bronze – Individuals: Prosecution and Strategy)

United States: Pennsylvania

  • Paul Kennedy (Silver – Individuals: Prosecution and Strategy)

Troutman Pepper Locke’s Intellectual Property Practice develops and implements global protection and commercialization strategies for clients with intellectual property assets in virtually all industry areas. The firm’s forward-thinking, proactive strategies help clients mitigate risk while maximizing protection and value. With resources around the world, including an office in London, its team of attorneys, patent agents, and other professionals offer comprehensive advice on the development, acquisition, management, and monetization of intellectual property.

Troutman Pepper Locke

Troutman Pepper Locke helps clients solve complex legal challenges and achieve their business goals in an ever-changing global economy. With more than 1,600 attorneys in 30+ offices, the firm serves clients in all major industry sectors, with particular depth in energy, financial services, health care and life sciences, insurance and reinsurance, private equity, and real estate. Learn more at troutman.com.

New York – Troutman Pepper Locke’s Construction Practice Group was recognized among Law360’s Practice Groups of the Year. Marking its third year receiving this prestigious recognition, the firm was among only five to receive the 2024 Practice Group of the Year designation in the Construction category.

“We are proud of the repeat recognition, which serves as a great testament to our national presence in some of the most sophisticated construction projects,” said Michael Subak, who leads the firm’s Construction Practice Group. “We are thrilled to be at the forefront of this dynamic market and are committed to maintaining the exceptional level of client service that’s worthy of such national acclaim.”

“What truly sets Troutman Pepper Locke apart is our ability to excel in both high-quality transactional work and high-stakes litigation within the construction sector,” said partner Aaron Abraham. “This dual strength is a key differentiator that enables us to provide a comprehensive and unparalleled client experience.”

Troutman Pepper Locke’s Construction Practice Group is comprised of more than 50 attorneys solely focused on the construction industry, and counsels clients on some of the largest, most sophisticated construction projects in the world. It is among the leading firms in total number of complex disputes tried and won in federal and state courts nationwide and arbitration forums domestic and international. Projects have included airport terminals, complex high rises, commercial office buildings, warehouse spaces, universities, medical buildings, stadia, wind and solar energy-related projects, and high-dollar international projects. The practice has been nationally recognized by Chambers, Best Law Firms®, and local publications across the country.

Law360 received nearly 800 submissions for its practice-based awards, now in its 15th year. Editors selected winners based on several criteria, including matter strength and notability and general practice excellence.

Troutman Pepper Locke

Troutman Pepper Locke helps clients solve complex legal challenges and achieve their business goals in an ever-changing global economy. With more than 1,600 attorneys in 30+ offices, the firm serves clients in all major industry sectors, with particular depth in energy, financial services, health care and life sciences, insurance and reinsurance, private equity, and real estate. Learn more at troutman.com.

HOUSTON – Troutman Pepper Locke represented Renegade Infrastructure LLC (Renegade), an independent energy company that provides a full suite of midstream services to oil and gas producers across North America, in the close of its inaugural equity capital commitment from management and Energy Spectrum Partners VIII LP (Energy Spectrum), a Texas-based private equity firm. For more information, read the press release.

This marks the second partnership between Renegade, founder and CEO, Drew Ward, partner and CFO, Jason Tanous, and Energy Spectrum. Renegade is pursuing acquisition opportunities, relationship-driven organic greenfield projects, and strategic producer partnerships with a focus on the Lower 48. 

The Troutman Pepper Locke team advising Renegade was led by Jennie Simmons and Eric Larson and included Andrew Nelson.

Consistently recognized as a top-tier national practice, Troutman Pepper Locke’s corporate attorneys regularly handle strategic deals for Fortune 100 corporations, and middle and lower middle market transactions for private equity clients. Core areas of service include mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, corporate governance, securities laws compliance, capital markets transactions, and other significant domestic and cross-border transactions, as well as general corporate counseling.

Troutman Pepper Locke

Troutman Pepper Locke helps clients solve complex legal challenges and achieve their business goals in an ever-changing global economy. With more than 1,600 attorneys in 30+ offices, the firm serves clients in all major industry sectors, with particular depth in energy, financial services, health care and life sciences, insurance and reinsurance, private equity, and real estate. Learn more at troutman.com.

LONDON – Mahnvir Singh, a seasoned restructuring and insolvency attorney, has joined Troutman Pepper Locke’s London office as a partner in the firm’s Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice Group.

Singh joins Troutman Pepper Locke from Gateley, bringing with him a wealth of experience in financial restructurings both in the UK and internationally. He has worked for many years on the restructuring and insolvency teams at leading international practices in London. Singh has also completed secondments at Deutsche Bank, Barclays Bank, and Reckitt Benckiser. He advises a diverse range of stakeholders, including banks and private credit providers, distressed debt investors, private equity investors, sureties, asset-based lenders, company directors, shareholders, insolvency practitioners, agents/security trustees, and pension scheme trustees. Singh has advised on matters in a wide variety of sectors, including oil and gas, retail, automotive, real estate, commodities, construction, infrastructure, and financial services.

“Mahnvir’s addition to our team continues our commitment to building a diverse restructuring practice equipped to represent all parts of the capital structure,” said Jonathan Young, leader of the firm’s Bankruptcy and Restructuring practice. “His deep understanding of complex financial restructurings and his ability to navigate distressed debt trading and mergers and acquisitions will be invaluable to our clients. He also has strong and relevant sector and industry experience that will align nicely with our firm’s core strengths — particularly in the Insurance and Reinsurance space. We are excited about the opportunities his background will bring to our practice.”

“I am excited to join Troutman Pepper Locke and to work alongside such a talented team,” Singh said. “The firm’s collaborative presence in the U.S. and its strong platform for growth are incredibly appealing. I am confident that my clients will benefit from the firm’s extensive resources, and I look forward to contributing to the continued success of our Bankruptcy and Restructuring practice.”

Troutman Pepper Locke’s Bankruptcy and Restructuring practice delivers creative solutions in bankruptcy and restructuring matters, prioritizing recovery and return on investment. The team’s comprehensive understanding of pre- and post-insolvency issues from every stakeholder’s perspective enables attorneys to help clients prevent and prepare for financial crises, and to serve as trusted advisors in effectively responding to financial distress. Attorneys regularly advise premier financial institutions, institutional investors, private and non-bank lenders, equity sponsors, and other key stakeholders across various industries, including health care, real estate, and technology.

“We are thrilled to welcome Mahnvir to our team at Troutman Pepper Locke,” said David Grant, managing partner of the firm’s London office. “His extensive experience and strong connections within the insolvency and restructuring arena will significantly enhance our offerings in London.”

The firm’s London office advises major corporations, financial institutions, individuals, and overseas-based investors in areas including asset finance, banking and finance, capital markets, corporate M&A, data centers, dispute resolution, employment, energy, financial services, intellectual property, real estate, and restructuring and insolvency. The London office serves as a gateway for the firm’s international work in Asia Pacific, India, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Troutman Pepper Locke

Troutman Pepper Locke helps clients solve complex legal challenges and achieve their business goals in an ever-changing global economy. With more than 1,600 attorneys in 30+ offices, the firm serves clients in all major industry sectors, with particular depth in energy, financial services, health care and life sciences, insurance and reinsurance, private equity, and real estate. Learn more at troutman.com.

AUSTIN – Luis A. Reyes, a regulatory attorney and former high-ranking government official, has joined Troutman Pepper Locke as a partner in its nationally recognized Regulatory Investigations, Strategy and Enforcement (RISE) Practice Group. With more than two decades of experience providing counsel to clients and public service at the White House, Department of Justice, and other federal and state agencies, Reyes bolsters the firm’s service offerings in Texas and nationally.

Reyes, who was a partner and stakeholder at Ashcroft Sutton Reyes, brings deep experience in both public service and private practice. He has experience providing legal counsel to senior leadership of multinational clients in a wide range of industries such as technology, financial markets, energy, and life sciences. Reyes focuses his practice on international and domestic special matters; internal investigations; litigation; civil, criminal, and congressional government investigations; international risk and investigations; government relations; securities litigation; crisis response; and regulatory compliance.

“Collaborating with Lu during the past few years has shown me firsthand the depth of his experience and the strength of his connections. His legal acumen and insights have made him a sought-after advisor and counselor in both the public and private sectors,” said Stephen Piepgrass, leader of Troutman Pepper Locke’s RISE Practice Group. “His arrival highlights our emphasis on strategically and significantly scaling our capabilities and creating collaboration opportunities across various sectors, including energy, financial services, government contracting, and health sciences.”

During his public service career, Reyes served as a senior advisor and Deputy Assistant to the President of the United States and held senior positions at the U.S. Department of Justice, including Deputy Associate Attorney General (AG); Chief of Staff to the Associate AG; and as chief legal counsel to the heads of both the Civil and Civil Rights Divisions. He also served as the General Counsel for the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction – the federal law enforcement agency charged with rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse occurring in the reconstruction of Iraq. Early in his career, Reyes served as an Assistant AG for the state of Texas, where he managed a heavy federal court trial practice.

“Lu’s practice presents a unique growth opportunity for our Austin office as his extensive experience in government service, regulatory compliance, investigations, and litigation will expand our federal and state regulatory investigations practice and enhance our presence in the Texas market,” said Dave Foster, managing partner of Troutman Pepper Locke’s Austin office.  

Reyes holds a B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin and a J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law.

“Having collaborated with Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys in the past, I am well aware of their exceptional work, and I’m excited to join this esteemed team,” said Reyes. “Leveraging the firm’s comprehensive platform and resources will be instrumental in growing my practice and providing clients an unmatched level of service.”

Troutman Pepper Locke’s Regulatory Investigations, Strategy and Enforcement Practice Group counsels clients in a wide range of legal and public policy matters. For businesses in heavily regulated industries, such as financial services, advertising and marketing, health care, insurance, telecommunications, alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis, the team offers guidance on compliance and reporting as well as, when necessary, litigation and administrative appeals of regulatory enforcement actions.

Troutman Pepper Locke

Troutman Pepper Locke helps clients solve complex legal challenges and achieve their business goals in an ever-changing global economy. With more than 1,600 attorneys in 30+ offices, the firm serves clients in all major industry sectors, with particular depth in energy, financial services, health care and life sciences, insurance and reinsurance, private equity, and real estate. Learn more at troutman.com.

Four partners in Troutman Pepper Locke’s Environmental and Natural Resources Practice Group have been recognized as standout lawyers in the Lawdragon Green 500: Leaders in Environmental Law list. Partners Elizabeth Mack, Gerry Pels, Susan Rainey, and Andrea Wortzel have been named among the leading U.S. lawyers shaping the future of the environment. The list is the product of two years of research on leaders across the environmental spectrum and is based on journalistic research, nominations and vetting with peers and environmental law professionals, according to Lawdragon.

Learn more about the firm’s Environmental and Natural Resources capabilities. Troutman Pepper Locke’s Environmental and Natural Resources Practice Group is a key component of the firm’s Energy Department, leading the energy evolution with additional resources that can be found at energylawinsights.com.

Troutman Pepper Locke

Troutman Pepper Locke helps clients solve complex legal challenges and achieve their business goals in an ever-changing global economy. With more than 1,600 attorneys in 30+ offices, the firm serves clients in all major industry sectors, with particular depth in energy, financial services, health care and life sciences, insurance and reinsurance, private equity, and real estate. Learn more at troutman.com.

NEW YORK – Troutman Pepper Locke advised Petra Capital Partners, a private equity firm engaged in providing growth capital for companies located throughout the U.S., in its completion of fundraising on Petra Growth Fund V (PGF V) with $270 million of capital available to invest. The fund was oversubscribed and reached its hard cap. For more information, read the press release.

Consistent with prior funds, PGF V will target health care, business, and technology-enabled services companies and is structured as a small business investment company (SBIC) licensed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The fund has already made its first platform investment in a leading primary market research and analytics firm serving the pharmaceutical, health care, and consumer industries. 

The Troutman Pepper Locke team advising Petra Capital Partners was led by Michael Temple and included Patrick Bianchi, Duma Ali, Jennifer Prushan, and Saba Ashraf.

Troutman Pepper Locke’s national SBIC practice offers comprehensive and cost-effective solutions for SBICs in fund formation, licensing, regulatory matters, investment activities, and portfolio company counseling. As one of the oldest and largest SBIC practices in the U.S., the team works closely with the Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA) and the SBA to constantly improve program policies that the firm helped to create decades ago.

Troutman Pepper Locke

Troutman Pepper Locke helps clients solve complex legal challenges and achieve their business goals in an ever-changing global economy. With more than 1,600 attorneys in 30+ offices, the firm serves clients in all major industry sectors, with particular depth in energy, financial services, health care and life sciences, insurance and reinsurance, private equity, and real estate. Learn more at troutman.com.

SAN DIEGO – Troutman Pepper client Concert Golf Partners, a golf club-focused investment company, recently announced the acquisition of the Golf Club of the Everglades from PulteGroup (NYSE: PHM). The 261-acre, upscale golf club designed by legendary golf architect Rees Jones in Naples, Florida, is the 35th premier private club nationwide to join the Concert Golf portfolio. For more information, read the press release.

Based near Orlando, Concert Golf Partners is committed to acquiring the finest clubs in the U.S. and elevating the member experience through ongoing reinvestment and premium service. The Golf Club of the Everglades is now one of 35 upscale, private clubs in the Concert Golf family of clubs, including nine across Florida, joining prestigious facilities such as The Club at Renaissance (Fort Myers); Gaillardia Country Club (Oklahoma City); Glen Oaks Country Club (Des Moines); TPC Jasna Polana (Princeton, N.J.); The Club at Pasadera (Monterey, Calif.); and Marsh Landing Country Club (Ponte Vedra).

The Troutman Pepper Golf + Resort team advising Concert Golf Partners in the acquisition was led by Michael Whitton and included Benjamin Gourley and Alexis Herskowitz. Earlier this year, the firm also advised on Concert Golf Partners’ purchase of TPC Jasna Polana.

Troutman Pepper’s national Real Estate Practice Group helps clients in their most complex real estate transactions. Clients include owners, developers, and financiers of some of the largest projects across the country in both the private and public sectors. The practice has been recognized by several leading industry authorities, including Chambers USA, Legal 500, and Best Law Firms®, among others.

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