Experience
Asset Acquisition for Manufacturing Company
Completed an asset acquisition for an expanding privately held manufacturing company.
Multimillion-Dollar Private Offering and Controlling Interest Acquisition in Franchisor
Represented a group of investors in a multimillion-dollar private offering and acquisition of a controlling interest in a leading U.S. dog daycare franchisor. Handled investment documentation for private offering by buyer entity, operative documents for the acquisition, and conduct of due diligence.
Investment in Health Care Technology Company
Represented the investor in a significant investment in a privately held health care technology company.
Reorganization of Health Care Provider
Represented a large health care provider in connection with a reorganization of its ownership and asset holdings.
Sale of Government Contractor to Multinational Company
Advised a longtime client, a government contractor, in connection with the successful sale of its business to a multinational company.
Acquisition of Five Commercial Openings Solutions Companies
Advised a commercial openings solutions provider on the acquisition of five other commercial openings solutions companies.
Acquisition of Investment Advisory Firms
Represented multiple investment adviser firms in acquisitions from 2020-2023, including a registered investment adviser with more than $20 billion in assets under management in multiple acquisitions, and multiple other SEC-registered firms in the sale of their assets.
Outside Corporate Counsel for Global Consumer Products Company
Outside corporate counsel to a global consumer products company, including prosecution and management of a worldwide trademark portfolio, negotiation of mergers and acquisitions, advice regarding commercial contracts and consumer products liability issues, and handling of data privacy issues.
Local Counsel on Multibillion-Dollar Merger
Acted as local counsel on multibillion-dollar merger of two publicly traded international organizations.
Private Placement and Research Agreements for Pharmaceuticals Company
Advised a pharmaceuticals company in connection with the financing and conduct of research regarding a rare tropical disease.
Private Placement of Securities for Immunotherapy Company
Advised a pharmaceuticals company in connection with a private placement of securities to finance its research and development of several pharmaceuticals and technologies, including immunotherapies for treating cancer.
Licensing and Manufacturing Agreements for Animal Health Company
Advised a company developing animal vaccines in connection with obtaining a license for technology to be used in the manufacture of its products and negotiating manufacturing and research agreements.
$20 Million Preferred Stock Private Placement, Warrant Issuance
$20 million preferred stock private placement and warrant issuance for public company.
Multimillion-Dollar Sale of Supplement Retailer
Assisted client with eight-figure sale of supplement retailer that operates through large online platform. Transaction included multimillion-dollar cash purchase price and purchaser stock components for seller.
Representation of Public Company
Provided corporate governance advice to the board of directors and committees of a publicly owned client in the financial services industry.
Resolved Multinational Shareholder Dispute
Resolved a high-stakes dispute among the owners of a multinational group of companies that design, manufacture and distribute industrial equipment. The dispute involved the exercise of multiple, conflicting cross purchase provisions within governing corporate documentation as well as disputes over ownership of intellectual property and customer/vendor relationships.
Protection of Global Footwear Company’s Intellectual Property
Represented a global company in the footwear industry regarding the maintenance of its intellectual property portfolio and the protection of its brand.
General Counsel to Hospitality Companies
Served as general counsel to a network of companies that develop, own and operate hotels in the Midwest, including conducting private placements of securities and negotiating acquisitions and sales of properties.
Temporary Restraining Order for Client Involving Noncompete Agreement
Secured a temporary restraining order for a boiler service company. The defendant, a former employee, left the company without notice and went to work for a competing firm. The employee had signed a noncompete, nondisclosure and noninterference agreement with the client, and the court granted our motion prohibiting the defendant from continuing to work for the competing firm and any other business in the state competing with the client. Following the court’s order, the defendant agreed to a permanent consent injunction.
