Mark Arnold

Practice Areas

Mark’s unique practice is a combination of real estate, public-private partnerships, and public finance, with a particular emphasis on the development, construction, leasing, and financing of public projects, specifically sports stadiums, convention centers, hotels, casinos, recreation/entertainment facilities, and educational facilities. Mark is well-versed in all aspects of commercial real estate development, financing, leasing and construction on behalf of both public entities and private owners and developers. He also has extensive experience in structuring and implementing creative economic development solutions like governmental grants and loans, sales tax revenue financing, and tax abatements.

Mark has been actively involved in every major stadium development in greater Houston, including Minute Maid Park (MLB – Astros), NRG Stadium (NFL – Texans and Livestock Show & Rodeo), Toyota Center (NBA – Rockets),BBVA Compass Stadium (MLS – Dynamo) and AVEVA Stadium (MLR – SaberCats). Mark represented the Las Vegas Stadium Authority in the development of Allegiant Stadium (NFL – Raiders) and Empire State Development (NY) on the Belmont Park redevelopment (NHL – New York Islanders). He was also retained by the State of Maryland to represent the Maryland Stadium Authority (MLB – Orioles and NFL – Ravens) and by Oak View Group in connection with the renovation of Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore.