Senior Counsel Sean Murphy Joins Phelps, Brings Deep Track Record of Executing Complex Business Transactions
TAMPA, Fla. — Nov. 7, 2023 — Phelps is pleased to welcome Sean Murphy as Senior Counsel in the firm’s Tampa office. He brings with him a deep track record managing complex business transactions and securing financing for clients in some of the country’s most competitive markets. His time in-house and as an executive for several high-growth businesses gives him insight into the mindset of owners and operators involved in competitive and time-sensitive transactions.
Already one of the go-to firms to ensure smooth transactions in the region’s fast-paced commercial real estate sectors, Phelps and its clients will benefit from Sean’s ability to help execute deals across multiple states, lenders and regulatory settings. He has successfully closed acquisitions, dispositions and financing for projects involving hundreds of millions of dollars in office, multi-family, seniors’ housing and mixed-use assets.
Sean has handled high-profile projects from initial concepting to completion. He keeps projects moving forward by finding solutions that make sense for all parties at the table. Sean has been described as an exceptional business leader, negotiator and lawyer. And with a background in both litigation and transactions, he can resolve many conflicts without the disruption of litigation.
“I’m very pleased to return to private law practice at Phelps,” Sean said. “The firm has a first-class roster of lawyers, as well as a top-notch client base, and I am looking forward to serving old and new clients around the country. I am fortunate to be able to collaborate with my accomplished colleagues on business, real estate and finance transactions and commercial, employment and intellectual property issues.”
“We are delighted to announce Sean’s addition to our firm,” said Rob Gidel, Business Practice Coordinator for Phelps’ Tampa office. “Markets across the Gulf South continue to attract capital investment and development. Sean’s extensive private-sector background offers our clients unique and helpful perspective at a most critical time in the cycle.”
Sean’s addition is part of an expansion by Phelps’ Tampa business team to add to the wrap-around support provided to clients across the Gulf South. Partner Jennifer Powers has also joined Tampa’s deal team to structure and close large commercial finance transactions for sophisticated lenders with operations throughout the region.
