Across multiple industries, Mike Jefferies represents owners and executives in legal matters related to business operations and growth. A large portion of his work is in the area of mergers and acquisitions and other corporate finance and development transactions.
Counseling public and private companies in the purchase and sale of businesses and assets, Mike guides through pre-transaction planning, due diligence, deal and information management, preparation and negotiation of documents, closings, and post-closing matters. He leads matters involving equity and assets, mergers, venture capital, private equity and bank financings, joint ventures, development agreements and corporate reorganizations and restructurings. His experience extends to the purchase of assets and businesses in bankruptcy, receivership, and other distressed situations.
As an on-call resource or for daily business dealings in the role of general counsel, Mike provides advice on general corporate, commercial contract, real estate and loan matters. He assists with the formation of limited liability entities, including related shareholder; buy/sell and operating agreements; supply, manufacturing, vendor and lease agreements; purchase, sale, leasing and due diligence of real estate assets; commercial credit facilities, and real estate development loans.
Mike brings proactive, problem-solving advice to businesses. A team-oriented leader, he is dedicated to helping companies grow through strategies and ideas to realize opportunities and identify and manage risk.