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.
Business Today Names Cecelia Fanelli A Top Hospitality Lawyer for 2023
July 17, 2023 - The online business news publication Business Today has named Brewer Partner Cecelia Fanelli one of the Top 10 Most Influential Leisure and Hospitality Lawyers Across the USA.
Business Today states of the top named hospitality lawyers that, "With an in-depth understanding of both domestic and international laws, these lawyers embody expertise and dedication. Possessing a wealth of experience in their respective domains, they provide their clients with valuable advice and guidance. The list below comprises some of the most prominent Leisure & Hospitality lawyers in the United States who are known for their impressive professional capabilities."
The recognition notes that Fanelli, “focuses her reputed practice on dispute resolution for hotel owners and lenders. Known for her involvement in large cases and additional expertise in labor, employment issues, and environmental matters, Cecelia is a recommended hospitality litigator.”
Fanelli is a partner in the New York office and has decades of experience in litigation and dispute resolution, practicing across the country in federal and state trial and appellate courts. She has been lead counsel in numerous domestic and international arbitrations. Ms. Fanelli is also regularly chosen to serve as an arbitrator in high stakes arbitrations, particularly in the hotel, lending, and real estate industries. Her practice involves a variety of complex commercial litigation matters, with an emphasis on matters relating to the hotel and real estate industries. Since 2011, she has been ranked by Chambers USA in the Leisure & Hospitality, Nationwide category.