Matters

Consumer Products Manufacturer – Sale to Private Equity Fund

Represented a New Jersey-based supplier of specialty ingredients and products for the cosmetics industry in its sale to a private equity fund.

Senior-Level Executive – Employment Counseling

Represented a senior-level executive in separation from a Big 4 accounting firm.

Venture Capital Firm – Investment in Regenerative Agriculture Firm

Represented a venture capital firm in its investment in a regenerative agriculture firm. As part of the investment, we amended the target’s operating agreement to provide our client with appropriate protections.

New York Islanders – Hockey with a Heart

Represented the New York Islanders in connection with the formation and organization of Hockey with a Heart, a non-profit entity formed to promote the Islanders' numerous charitable endeavors.

New York Racing Association – Sports Science Laboratory Non-Profit

Represented the New York Racing Association regarding the formation of a not-for-profit organization for the purpose of establishing a sports science laboratory for research and drug testing of horses and other animals.

Hotel Chain Sr. Executive – Employment Separation Agreement

Represented a senior executive of a major hotel chain regarding an employment separation agreement.

Yankee Global Enterprises – Compensation Plans

Represented Yankee Global Enterprises in the establishment of executive compensation plans.

Major League Sports Franchise – Executive Compensation Plans

Represented a major league sports franchise in the establishment of restricted stock unit and stock option plans for executives.

Real Estate Investor – Employment Agreement

Represented client in connection with negotiation of an employment agreement with an investment fund.

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.

Zentek Automation US – Employment Release

Represented Zentek Automation US in connection with termination of employee and negotiation of severance agreement.

Mediware Information Systems – Going Private

Represented Mediware Information Systems, Inc., a leading provider of clinical software solutions, in its acquisition by leading private equity investment firm Thoma Bravo, LLC in a transaction valued at $195 million.

Capital Raise in Bluegrass Dairy & Food Acquisition

Represented Dubilier & Company in its acquisition of Bluegrass Dairy & Food, LLC and in its capital raise to fund the acquisition, which was financed through a preferred stock financing, a senior subordinated credit facility, and a senior revolving and term loan credit facility.

Private Equity Client – Executive Retention Program

Represented a private equity client in developing an executive retention program for one of its portfolio companies that was designed to create incentives for executives to remain with the portfolio company while the company was pursuing options for reorganizing the company, including a possible sale of the company.

Stillwater Capital Partners – Acquisition of Assets by Public Shell

Represented Stillwater Capital Partners, Inc., in the sale of all the assets, liabilities and investment portfolios of various private investment funds to Gerova Financial Group, Ltd. (formerly Asia Special Situation Acquisition Corp.), a publicly held special purpose acquisition company organized in the Cayman Islands.

Legends Hospitality – Joint Venture Formation

Represented Legends Hospitality LLC - a joint venture among the Yankees, Dallas Cowboys and two private equity firms—in setting up business operations (which include running concession services at stadiums, arenas and other large venues), obtaining necessary permits and authorizations in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas and Florida, and protecting the company's intellectual property rights.

Rockwood Realty Associates – Sale to DTZ Holdings

Represented Rockwood Realty Associates in the sale of 50% of its equity interests to DTZ Holdings plc, a British public company, in a transaction that formed a global joint venture providing real estate brokerage and capital markets services.