Represented Turkish Publicly Traded Company in Acquisition of US Based Manufacturer
Represented Isik Plastik, a Turkish publicly traded company and a leading manufacturer of thermoformed food packaging and industrial plastic sheet products, in its acquisition of a US-based manufacturer of polycarbonate and other plastics products.
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Represented Cyber Security Firm in Asset Sale Transaction
Represented Cohere Cyber Secure, a provider of cyber security and risk assessment services, in the sale of substantially all of its assets to Dataprise, a provider of managed IT, cybersecurity and cloud solutions.
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Represented Client in Reverse Take-Over Transaction Valued at $5.5B
Represented Nano Cures International, Inc., a US-based company focused on transforming the development and delivery of cures to major health conditions and diseases, in a definitive arrangement agreement (the "Arrangement Agreement") with Craft 1861 Global Holdings Inc. ("Craft Global"), a publicly traded Canadian corporation. The Arrangement Agreement sets out the definitive terms upon which Nano will acquire Craft Global in a reverse take-over transaction valued at $5.5B.
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Strategic Investment in Leading Dance and Entertainment Companies
Represented Break the Floor Productions in a groundbreaking dance industry transaction. TZP Group (“TZP”), a multi-strategy private equity firm, made strategic investments in Break The Floor Productions and Star Dance Alliance to create Dance One Holdings, LLC, the largest holding company of dance brands in the world. This investment represents the largest institutional investment in the dance industry as of the date of the deal.
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Represented Financial Advisory Firm in Business Combination
Represented a financial advisory and accounting firm based in the northeast in its restructuring and subsequent business combination transaction with a financial and tax advisory business.
Represented Avenue Capital Group in PGA Tour Investment
Represented Avenue Sports Fund, an affiliate of Avenue Capital Group, respecting its investment in Strategic Sports Group (SSG), a consortium of sports franchise owners and investors, in support of SSG’s $3 billion investment in PGA Tour Enterprises, a new commercial venture between the PGA Tour, SSG and PGA Tour players.
Legends Hospitality – Investment by New Mountain Capital
Represented Legends Hospitality, the sports and entertainment joint venture controlled by the New York Yankees and Dallas Cowboys, in a strategic partnership and investment in the company by New Mountain Capital.
VG Growth Partners – Crunchsters
Represented VG Growth Partners in its investment in Crunchsters, an innovative food manufacturer that produces nutritious and organic plant-based snack products.
Legends Hospitality – The Intrepid Marketplace
Represented Legends Hospitality in a joint venture with the Intrepid Air and Space Museum to provide concessions services for a new high-end food market located on the U.S.S. Intrepid.
Credit Facility and Term Loan
Represented one of the nation's largest cheese manufacturers in amending and extending its senior secured asset-based credit facilities into a $114.5 million revolving credit facility and a $5.5 million term loan. The proceeds are to be used for general corporate purposes.
Private Lender – Funding Agreements
Represented a financial services company providing loans and financial accommodations to medium-sized and small businesses, in the development of financing forms, including loan participation agreements and receivable purchase agreements. In addition, we are consulting on the development of an off-shore lending facility suitable for non-resident, non-US investors.
EMMES Group of Companies – Restructuring
Represented the EMMES Group of Companies in the completion of the spin-off of Emmes Asset Management Company, renamed Vanbarton Group, and the formation of Emmes Realty Advisors from the existing Emmes entity.
Legends Hospitality – VenueNext
Represented Legends Hospitality in an investment in VenueNext, a technology company that provides smartphone-based software that gathers fan metrics and analytics at stadiums, arenas and other large scale entertainment venues.
Investment Adviser – Loan Review
Review and analysis of senior secured corporate loan investments on behalf of a collateral manager for collateralized debt obligations (CDOs).
Offshore Investment Fund – Joint Venture
Represented an offshore investment fund in an investment in a joint venture for U.S. commercial real estate development.
Fund Manager – JOBS Act
Represented a fund manager in connection with JOBS Act advice, including new private placement rules.
Real Estate Investor – Acquisition
Represented a real estate investor in the acquisition of a public housing project by merger of two limited partnerships.
Financial Services – Trader Employment Agreement
Represented a financial services firm in the development of an employment agreement template addressing protection of trading algorithms and other proprietary information.
Silas Capital – Investment in LifeFactory
Represented Silas Capital in its investment in LifeFactory, a company involved in the design of safe, modern, and eco-friendly glassware, and glass baby and beverage bottles.
Real Estate Investment Firm – Development of Hotel Branding and Operations Systems
Represented a real estate investment firm in the development of proprietary branding and operations systems for a unique hotel concept involving collaborative work spaces.
Legends Hospitality – One World Observatory IP Rights
Represented Legends Hospitality in the review, assessment and protection of intellectual property rights in various unique One World Observatory visitor installations, including the Sky Pod elevators, the See Forever Theater and the City Pulse interactive display.
Legends Hospitality – DraftKings Investment
Represented Legends Hospitality in its equity investment in DraftKings, a leading provider of daily fantasy sports contest services.
Baseball Franchise – Term Loan Facility
Represented a major league baseball franchise in a $4 million unsecured term loan facility provided by a national bank. The proceeds will be used to pay various fees and expenses related to the facility and to finance certain projects.
Bounce Media Group – Yacht Charter Agreement
Represented Bounce Media Group, an operator of one of the largest private event yachts in the northeast, in securing its charter for the 2015 season, in executing a contract for its first cruise this year – the June 5 birthday party of famous hip hop artist, Jadakiss, and filing for trademark protection for the BOUNCE BOAT name.
Private Lender – Lending Documentation
Represented a finance company in the development of financing forms and in advice on related legal issues.
Legends Hospitality – Live Nation Strategic Partnership
Represented Legends Hospitality in a major strategic partnership with Live Nation to provide concession services at 34 of Live Nation's music venues in North America. The partnership represents one of the largest venue food and beverage contracts in history.
Limited Liability Company Joint Venture
Represented client in the formation of a limited liability company to operate as a joint venture for the sourcing of raw diamonds.
Sibyl Trading LLC – General Corporate
Represented Sibyl Trading LLC in general corporate matters, including entity formation and advice on its proprietary trading platforms and operation.
Victor Chu & Co. – NYS Energy Efficiency Fund
Represented Victor Chu & Co and its affiliates, in an investment in and management of New York Energy Efficiency Investments, LLC, a fund formed to finance and implement projects meeting the criteria of New York State's energy efficiency program.
Senior Executive – Private Equity Firm Employment Contract
Represented a client in employment contract negotiations with private equity firm TPG Capital.
Emmes Capital LLC – 180 Water Street
Represented an affiliate of Emmes Capital in a real estate development joint venture involving partial conversion of office space into residential units.
Private Investment Firm – Innovative Building Systems LLC
Represented a private investment firm in the acquisition by Innovative Building Systems LLC, the leading custom modular home producer in the U.S., of HandCrafted Homes. The acquisition allowed our client to convert its investment in HandCrafted Homes to a minority ownership interest in IBS.
Medical Exam Firm – Asset Acquisition
Represented an independent medical exam and review firm in its acquisition of independent medical examination software assets from Ohio-based Innova Partners Limited.
Tigrent Inc. – Reverse Merger
Represented Tigrent, Inc., global leader in high-quality and value-based training, conferences, publications, technology-based tools and mentoring to help customers become financially knowledgeable, primarily through its Rich Dad™ Education brand, in a reverse merger into a public shell company that allows Tigrent to be a public company.
New York Market Radio – General Corporate
General corporate representation of New York Market Radio, a non-profit marketing association supported by the New York area radio stations.
Doyle New York – Asset Acquisition
Represented Doyle New York in its acquisition of selected assets of Summerfield's of Beverly Hills. We continue to advise Doyle in connection with local licensing and regulatory requirements.
Real Estate Advisory Firm – Equity Investment Advice
Represented a real estate advisory firm regarding company structures in several real estate investments.
Emmes Capital LLC – LLC Agreement for Financial District Building Acquisition
Represented Emmes Capital LLC in negotiation of an LLC agreement for the purchase of real estate at 61 Broadway.
Legends Hospitality – New Technology Investment
Represented Legends Hospitality in a proposed investment in software that consolidates sports franchise data.
World Freerunning & Parkour – Internal Restructuring
Represented World Freerunning & Parkour Federation in internal restructuring and in providing general corporate advice.
Real Estate Advisory – Investment Management Amendment
Represented a real estate investment advisory and property management company in the restructuring of investment advisor success fees.
Strategic Check – Non-Recourse Financings
Represented Strategic Check regarding form and substance of non-recourse financings for athletes based on assignments of substantial compensation revenues.
Real Estate Advisory – Employee Stock Incentive Plan
Represented a real estate investment advisory and property management company in the restructuring of its employee stock incentive plan.
New World Realty Advisors – Golf Club Ownership Transfer
Represented New World Realty Advisors, a premier real estate advisory firm, in connection with transferring golf club operations to a not-for-profit organization.
Real Estate Investor – Employment Agreement
Represented client in connection with negotiation of an employment agreement with an investment fund.
Privately Held Business – Industrial Facility Development
Represented privately held waste-hauling and storage business in connection with the development of a waste treatment and disposal facility, to be located adjacent to a waste-to-energy industrial facility, that will provide for the transfer, treatment and processing of medical waste.
Secured Term Loan
Represented the holding company of a minor league base baseball team in a multi-million dollar secured term loan.
Asset Management Company – IP Matters
Represented an asset management company in connection with its IP matters.
M&A Advisory – Polish Company Listing
Representation of an M&A advisory firm in developing a strategy to access the US public exchange as a foreign private issuer either by listing shares on the NYSE or issuing and listing ADRs.
Silas Capital – Portfolio Investment Sale
Represented Silas Capital, a venture capital and private equity firm, in the sale of a portfolio investment, including the negotiation of applicable indemnities, representations and warranties.