Experience

Representation of SAP User Conferences Provider in Acquisition

Represented leading U.S.-based provider of SAP user conferences in its acquisition of the correlative ASEAN brand, consolidating a global presence in providing vetted information to SAP-focused IT and business professionals.

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.

Advised U.S. Entrepreneur in Joint Venture with India-based Firm

Advised a leading U.S. trade show and conference entrepreneur in its joint venture with an Indian firm to organize, promote, and produce a series of geriatric-oriented events in India.

Acted for Restaurant Franchising Business on Reverse Takeover and Readmission to AIM Market

Advised a pizza restaurant and delivery franchise in Poland on its acquisition of a competing business in Poland, its readmission to AIM and an associated equity fundraising.

Advised Transportation, Supply Chain Company on Acquisition of Operations from Swiss Logistics Business

Advised NYSE-listed transportation and supply chain company on the acquisition of certain U.K. contract logistics operations from a Swiss logistics business.

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 Royalty Generator Business on its listing on Main Market

Advised a royalty generator business on its admission to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, a three way merger and associated £2m equity fundraising.

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 Strategy and Marketing Company

Advised the shareholders of an internationally renowned boutique loyalty strategy and marketing company on its sale to a NASDAQ-listed global consulting and digital services provider.

Sale of Air Conditioning Equipment Distributor

Advised the shareholders of one of the largest U.K. air conditioning equipment distributors on their sale to a global electronics technology and solutions company.

Acquisitions of Global Financial Advisory, Asset Management Firm

Advised a New York-based a global investment and advisory financial services firm in connection with its acquisition of another global financial advisory and asset management firm.

U.K. Gas Joint Venture Opportunities

Advised on joint venture opportunities with U.K. utilities for gas fired power stations.

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.

Sale of Health Care Communications Agency

Advised the shareholders of a specialist health care communications agency in their sale to a FTSE 250 health care advisory, communications, commercial, clinical and packaging services company.

$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.

Sale of KOL/HCP Marketing Agency

Advised the shareholders of a key opinion leader/health care provider (KOL/HCP) marketing agency in their sale to a subsidiary of a publicly traded FTSE 100 global marketing agency.

€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.

Sale of Life Science Intermediary

Advised the shareholders of the largest provider of IVF programmes in the U.K. on their sale to a private equity buyer.

$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 Investment Adviser on Purchase and Subsequent Sale of Furniture Retailers

Advised an investment adviser on its purchase of two furniture retailers and its subsequent prepackaged administration sale of one of the two retailers.