Corporate/M&A
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Jones Walker LLP corporate attorneys handle public and private offerings of equity and debt securities, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital financing, takeover defense planning, corporate governance matters, proxy contests, executive compensation, general corporate matters, and compliance with federal and state securities laws and the rules of national securities exchanges and markets.
Our corporate attorneys serve as general counsel to many large private companies, providing advice in a variety of areas. We represent both majority and minority positions in shareholder disputes, and we represent both buyers and sellers of privately held companies of all sizes. We regularly advise our clients regarding organizational options, we have structured countless business enterprises, and we have assisted many companies and investors in venture capital and mezzanine financings.
We handle the full range of transactional work for certain private equity funds, including venture, leveraged buyout (LBO), accelerator, distressed debt, mezzanine, and industry-specific funds involving public and private companies. Our work has also included going-private transactions, acquisitions and dispositions of subsidiaries, various acquisitions of businesses from entrepreneurs, roll-ups of fragmented industries, sales of portfolio companies, and transactions effected in bankruptcy proceedings.
Chambers Review
Jones Walker LLP has a standout corporate group that represents an impressive roster of local and national companies. It offers extensive experience in complex M&A, as well as advising on areas such as corporate governance, securities compliance and financing. The team is further distinguished for its capabilities in intellectual property matters.
Work Highlights
- Jones Walker LLP advised Key Real Estate Company on structuring a $400 million debt and equity investment by Almanac Realty Investors.
Strengths
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"Jones Walker usually has someone at hand for any given area of need. I would highly recommend them."
"The firm is fantastic. The attorneys are easy to work with, they are available, I could not have been more pleased with them."
"The partners at the firm who handle most of our matters are technically excellent."
"The Jones Walker team always rises to the occasion, even working during nights and weekends depending on the deal."
"Jones Walker has incredible talent from the highest level partners down to the newer associates."
"Jones Walker usually has someone at hand for any given area of need. I would highly recommend them."
"The firm is fantastic. The attorneys are easy to work with, they are available, I could not have been more pleased with them."
"The partners at the firm who handle most of our matters are technically excellent."
"The Jones Walker team always rises to the occasion, even working during nights and weekends depending on the deal."
"Jones Walker has incredible talent from the highest level partners down to the newer associates."
Notable Practitioners
Top-rated lawyer Curtis Hearn handles M&A for public and private companies in a range of industries, including energy and healthcare.
"Curt is amazing in M&A transactions, asset purchases and negotiations."
Kenneth Najder is a highly experienced M&A lawyer, with notable expertise in securities, corporate finance and governance.
"Kenneth always amazes me. He is a pleasure to work with."
Albert Saulsbury IV has a strong track record in M&A and private equity transactions, advising sponsors as well as corporates.
"Chip is one of the best lawyers I have worked with."
Dionne Rousseau is a go-to lawyer for corporate and securities matters. She assists public and private companies with transactions, board advice and ESG reporting.
"Dionne has a good understanding of our business and what's important. She does a thorough job and has good analysis of situations."
John Werner is respected for his prowess in M&A. He counts private equity companies, banks and corporates among his impressive client roster.
Marshall Page's practice focuses on M&A, private equity, joint ventures and related financings. Many of Marshall's transactions involve heavy industrial clients, including those in the petrochemical and midstream energy industries.
"Marshall has exceptional availability and a dedication to strong service. He also has a keen sense of commerciality and provides sound advice."
"He is a deal maker and we would not have been able to do this without him. He does a wonderful job of representing us and getting us what we need."
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