Cahill Represents Merrill Lynch in $1.4 Billion Financing for the Acquisition of TravelCenters of America, Inc. by Hospitality Properties Trust

January 31, 2007

Cahill represented Merrill Lynch Capital Corporation, as Administrative Agent, and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc., as Lead Arranger and Lead Bookrunner, in connection with a $1,400,000,000 Interim Loan to finance the acquisition of TravelCenters of America, Inc. by Hospitality Properties Trust.