Partner, Corporate Department Co-Chair
CurrentREPRESENTATIVE TRANSACTIONS- MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS Led acquisition by middle-market private equity fund of beverage container brand from founder. Represented fund in sale of the brand to a leading global household products company for approximately $308 million. Drove transactions to close under compressed timeframes. Led sale by founders of eco-friendly household cleaner brand to leading global household products company for approximately $80 million. Led negotiation of critical third party agreement that was a condition to close. - EQUITY FINANCE Represented middle market growth equity fund in connection with significant minority investment in national home fitness equipment brand. Resolved complex equity structuring, control and divestiture issues. Represented national contemporary fashion brand in multiple rounds of equity financing. Navigated complex tax considerations involving multiple classes of equity, debt and derivatives. Represented pre-revenue sustainable skincare brand in obtaining seed financing. Guided client through aggressive investor negotiations and helped identify core “non-negotiable” issues that preserved value and control. - FUND FORMATION Represented merging consumer products fund manager in the formation of a first generation fund and successor funds. Represented private equity division of global financial institution in a cross-border fund co-investment in a landmarked real estate project. Successfully helped client manage potentially problematic reputational issues. - FORMATION/GENERAL CORPORATE COUNSELING Represented national contemporary fashion brand in connection with ongoing matters relating to investor relations, financing, sales agreements, cyber security issues and labor issues. Act as “go-to” advisor. Represented founder in formation of community development consultancy. Guided client through tax, cost, branding, liability and reputational considerations.
