The Real Deal Reports on Brewer Client Soho Development, Bahamas Luxury Resort
July 29, 2025 – The Real Deal reports today on a dispute regarding a high-profile Bahamas resort and claims from real estate developer and Soho Development principal Roger Stein that he was “sidelined [from the project] by South Florida luxury developer Two Roads Development.”
As reported, “Roger Stein, a Delray Beach resident and attorney who has established professional relationships in the Bahamas during his real estate career, claims that West Palm Beach-based Two Roads circumvented him from the development of the $350 million Ocean Club, Four Seasons Residences, Bahamas on Paradise Island, after he brought the firm onboard and introduced it to key architects, marketing staff and other professionals, and shared his proprietary information on the project.”
On Monday, July 28, 2025, New York-based Soho Development sued Two Roads in New York Supreme Court for breach of their confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement, which included a non-circumvention provision. As reported, Soho claims $35 million in damages.
“Soho seeks to hold Two Roads accountable for its betrayal of the trust he [Stein] placed in them,” William A. Brewer III, attorney for Soho, said in a statement. “No one should be able to circumvent binding agreements and profit without consequence.”
The Real Deal reports that Stein doesn’t want to discontinue the project due to its potential as an economic engine for the Bahamas. According to the article, “So far, he has received no compensation for his pre-development work and time, future profits and development fees, according to the complaint.”
“If business partners can sidestep NDAs without facing real consequences,” Brewer said, “then every developer, investor, and business partner who works in good faith is vulnerable.”
To read more: Roger Stein Sues Two Roads Over Four Seasons Bahamas Project
To read the complaint, click here.
Law360: NY Appellate Court Reverses Times Square Hotel Ruling
December 6, 2022 – Law360 reports that Brewer client M&C New York LLC, owner of the former Novotel Times Square Hotel, has prevailed in its appeal of a lower court ruling that dismissed a breach of contract lawsuit against the hotel's former manager, hotel operator Accor Management US Inc.
According to the report, "The appellate court favored hotel owner M&C New York (Times Square) LLC's argument that it had complied with the provisions of its hotel management agreement with operator Accor Management US Inc. when it issued an April 2019 notice of default due to the manager's alleged negligent accounting, misuse of hotel funds, unsupported payments and fee overcharges. The appeals court also rejected Accor's claims that it was protected by a safe harbor provision in section 14.3 of the hotel management agreement."
Counsel for M&C New York, William A. Brewer III, told Law360 the decision paves the way for a trial, which is expected to shed light on Accor's management of the former Novotel Times Square.
“This case underscores the principles that govern the relationship between owners and management companies,” says Brewer. “Our client believes Accor sought protections to which it was not entitled – and failed in its obligations to manage the property in owner’s best interest. This case is a cautionary tale for owners throughout the Accor system, and we are eager to proceed to trial.”
Read the report (subscription required).