Experience

Acquisition of Construction Company’s Assets

Represented the purchaser of assets in the construction industry.

M&A Counsel in the Cable Television Industry

Long-time M&A counsel to various U.S. cable companies, including some of the largest in the country. In that capacity, Greg has closed several multibillion-dollar divestitures and acquisitions, negotiated joint ventures and management agreements, negotiated operating authority with local governments, and helped manage the integration of a $39 billion public company merger.

Transactional Agreements for Telecommunications Company

Negotiated billions of dollars in transactional agreements for a Fortune 100 telecommunications, broadband and media company, including multiple system acquisitions and divestitures to enhance geographical efficiencies. The disposition of rural systems ultimately positioned the company to complete a merger with another major player in the industry.

Negotiated Executive Employment Agreements

As part of a multimillion-dollar sale of the business, represented and negotiated employment contracts and compensation for executives who sold their successful business and remained on as senior management for the acquiring company.

Corporate, M&A Counsel to Energy Company

Corporate and M&A counsel to a Colorado-based energy exploration and production company in connection with upstream and midstream activities, as well as strategic corporate matters, including a $200 million private equity investment, acquisition and divestiture of oil and gas assets with an aggregate value in excess of $300 million, and the development of gas gathering and processing facilities in the Williston Basin, North Dakota.

$290 Million Sale of Contract Packager

Represented privately held company in $290 million managed equity sale of contract packager to international strategic purchaser, including rollover investment.

Multi-Step Reorganization and Equity Investment for Real Estate Developer

Represented privately held real estate investment and development firm in multi-step holding company reorganization, with follow-on equity investment by international strategic investor.

$34 Million Sale of Manufacturing Business

Represented privately held company in $34 million equity sale of exhaust component manufacturer to strategic investor, including rollover investment.

$65 Million Sale of Specialty Home Furnishings Business

Represented the seller, a manufacturer of specialty home furnishings, in its acquisition by a leading brand aggregator in numerous different consumer products spaces. The sale, for $65 million in cash and equity, represented the buyer’s first acquisition in the home furnishings space. We also provided counsel on employment, employee benefits, tax, patent, and intellectual property aspects of the transaction.

$108 Million Acquisition of Bank Holding Company

Represented Delta Bancshares Company, bank holding company of Jefferson Bank and Trust, St. Louis, Missouri, in its merger with a subsidiary of First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FMBH), bank holding company of First Mid Bank & Trust, Mattoon, Illinois. The total consideration for this cash and stock deal was approximately $108 million. We also provided counsel on employee benefits and tax aspects of the transaction.

IP, IT Diligence for $135 Million Acquisition of Animal Health Products Manufacturer

Represented a manufacturer and marketer of pet care and nutrition products in its $135 million acquisition of a wholesaler of small-animal wellness brands. Handled diligence on all intellectual property and information technology aspects of the transaction.

Construction Company Divestiture

Represented the founders of a Colorado construction company in the divestiture of the business to a top-5 Canadian contractor in a cross-border transaction.

Bolt-On Acquisition for Private Equity Firm

Represented a private equity firm in its acquisition of a bolt-on mechanical and structural field service/maintenance company, offering major refractory, insulation, boiler and repair capabilities throughout Louisiana and Texas.

$35 Million Recapitalization with Private Equity Sponsor Funding

Advised client on a recapitalization of a revenue cycle management company with funds from a private equity sponsor. The funds came in as equity, senior debt and subordinated debt with portions paid at closing as well as through a possible earn-out. The transaction required a simultaneous buyout of an affiliated joint venture and the execution of complicated software licensing and development agreements between the affiliate and the target company, which was to be controlled by the private equity sponsor post-closing.

Amendment of TV Ad Sales Joint Venture

Provided analysis regarding a TV ad sales joint venture’s operating agreement and related software development and data license agreements amongst the joint venture members to provide recommendations to client for amendments to the operating and commercial agreements.

Advised Missouri Medical Marijuana Licensees in M&A and Reorganization Transactions

Led and closed transactions involving stock sales, asset sales, license transfers and other reorganizations contingent on and subject to significant regulatory requirements and conditions of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. These involved both seller and acquisition-side efforts for 10 different medical marijuana licensee clients.

Registration Application for Cryptocurrency Exchange

Acting for a cryptocurrency exchange in applying for registration under the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 as amended.

Acquisition of Central and Southeastern Missouri Beer Distribution Business

Represented a St. Louis beer distributor, one of the largest privately held companies in the region and one of the largest distributors of beer, wine, spirits and other non-beer products, in its purchase of a distributing company serving customers throughout central and southeastern Missouri. The acquisition adds to the client’s annual distribution volume and further expands its market share in the region.

Sale of Development Consultancy and Financial Modelling Services Business

Advised a multidisciplinary construction and regeneration consultancy on the sale of its development consultancy and financial modelling services business.

$200 Million Sale of U.S. Media Company

Advised on the up to $200 million sale of a U.S. privately held media company to a FTSE 250 company.

€268 million sale of Lithuanian Grocery Chain

Advised the founding and private equity shareholders of a major grocery retail chain in Lithuania in the €268 million sale of a leading Swedish grocery business.

$16 Billion Share Swap

Advised a Russian private equity investment company in a $16 billion swap of shares.

$500 Million Cross-Border Acquisition

Advised a Russian private equity investment company in a $500 million acquisition of a U.K. financial services company.

$800 Million Takeover of Indian IT Company

Advised an Indian information technology company on its $800 million takeover through a U.S. and Indian tender offer.

$137.25 Million Asset Sale for Independent Insurance Broker

Represented a large independent insurance broker in the sale of assets in exchange for cash and equity consideration valued at up to $137.25 million.

Acting for Purchasers of Regulated Business

Acting for purchasers of FCA-regulated businesses and drafting and submitting a change in control applications under S178 of FSMA 2000.

Lead Adviser in Sale of Freight and Logistics Company to U.S.-Based Business

Served as lead adviser to the shareholders of a freight and logistics company on its sale to a U.S.-based freight business.

Advised Management Team of Irish Regional Airline in Sale

Served as lead adviser to the management team of an Irish regional airline on the sale to an aviation consulting company and management.

Sale of U.K.’s Fastest-Growing International Media and Exhibitions Business to Private Equity Fund

Served as lead adviser to the shareholders of the U.K.’s fastest-growing international media and exhibitions business on its sale to a private equity fund, in a deal where the management reinvested in the company.

Acquisition of an Egyptian Company Including 22% Non-operating Interest in a Producing Concession in Egypt from an AIM-Listed Company

Advised long standing client which is an AIM-listed oil and gas exploration, development and production company, on its $16 million acquisition of an Egyptian company which includes a 22% non-operating interest in a producing concession, onshore Egypt. The consideration for the acquisition was funded by the issue of consideration shares in the buyer to the seller, a pre-payment financing structure of $8 million and the issue of placing and subscription shares by the buyer.