Representative M&A Transactions

Strategic M&A

Strategic M&A transactions involve the acquisition or merger of companies with the primary goal of advancing long-term business objectives rather than securing immediate financial returns. These transactions are typically driven by aims such as entering new markets, acquiring complementary technologies or products, strengthening supply chains, achieving operational efficiencies, enhancing competitive positioning, or accelerating growth. Strategic buyers are usually operating companies—not financial investors—who plan to integrate the target business into their existing operations to unlock strategic value.

Acquisition of Cape Cod Stone & Masonry Supply, Inc. by SiteOne Landscape Supply

• Role: Counsel to sellers and target, advising on transaction structuring, seller-side due diligence and disclosures, negotiation of definitive agreements, earnout and indemnity arrangements, and managing closing deliverables.
• Transaction Size: $6,800,000.00 (including $500,000 earnout payment)
• Industry: Construction
• Deal Type: Asset purchase
• Counterparties: Cape Cod Stone & Masonry Supply, Inc. (seller, target) & SiteOne Landscape Supply, LLC (buyer)
• Jurisdictions: USA, MA (seller & target); GA (buyer)

Acquisition of Drill Dojo, LLC by Glendale Parade Store, LLC

• Role: Counsel to buyer, advising on full acquisition process including due diligence, structuring of the purchase (stock or asset), negotiation of purchase agreement and ancillary documents, coordination with local counsel where applicable, and regulatory and closing matters.
• Transaction Size: $2,000,000.00
• Industry: Manufacturing
• Deal Type: Asset purchase
• Counterparties: Glendale Parade Store, LLC
• Jurisdictions: USA (TX)

Private Equity

Private equity deals encompass transactions in which a private equity firm invests in a company through the acquisition of equity, debt, or a combination of both, typically with the goal of generating returns through operational improvements, strategic growth, or eventual exit events such as a sale or IPO. These deals include:

Equity Acquisitions: Full or partial buyouts of portfolio companies, including leveraged buyouts (LBOs), growth equity investments, and add-on acquisitions, often involving significant control rights and long-term strategic planning by the PE sponsor.

Private Debt Transactions: Financing arrangements where PE firms provide senior, mezzanine, or subordinated debt to support acquisitions, growth, or recapitalizations, often including equity kickers and protective covenants.

Purchase of Hillandale Farms by PE owned Grupo Granja Faria (leveraged buyout syndicated by Rabobank)

• Role: Lead U.S. counsel to buyer, performing legal due diligence, structuring, and documenting the equity and debt components of the leveraged buyout, in coordination with Davis Polk.
• Transaction Size: $1 billion including $700 million term loan (leveraged buyout)
• Industry: Food, agribusiness
• Deal Type: Leveraged buyout
• Counterparties: Bethel Family (sellers), Hillandale Group (targets), Grupo Granja Faria through Global Eggs (buyer)
• Jurisdictions: USA (PA, NJ, NY, OH, IA, ME, CT); Brazil; Belgium; Spain
• In the News: Reuters Article | Financial Times Article | Press Release

Purchase of warrants and convertible debt in TREES Corporation (QTCQB: CANN) by TCM Tactical Opportunities Fund II, LP

• Role: Counsel to investor across multiple tranches, structuring and documenting convertible debt and warrants, conducting due diligence, reviewing regulatory compliance in cannabis sector, and advising on distressed scenarios and refinancing terms.
• Transaction Size: $15,000,000.00+ (approximate amount, including interest)
• Industry: Cannabis
• Deal Type: Private Debt/Mezzanine
• Counterparties: TREES Corporation (issuer and debtor)
• Jurisdictions: USA (CO, OR, NY)
• In the News: Press Coverage

Purchase of Cypress Plumbing by White Wolf Capital Group

• Role: Counsel to sellers and target, overseeing deal structuring for rollover equity, managing data room preparation, conducting sell-side diligence, negotiating asset purchase agreement, and advising on transition service terms and post-closing indemnities.
• Transaction Size: ~$3,000,000.00
• Industry: Construction, Plumbing
• Deal Type: Asset purchase by Private Equity Fund under rollover strategy
• Counterparties: Pipe Dreams Investments, Inc (d/b/a Cypress Plumbing) (seller and target), White Wolf Capital Group through Seacoast Services Partners (buyer)
• Jurisdictions: USA ( FL, NY )
• In the News: Press Release

A Film & TV Infrastructure Company in New York City raised growth capital for expansion in New York City, from family office

• Role: Counsel to company, structuring preferred equity terms, drafting investment documents, negotiating minority protections and governance rights, and coordinating closing deliverables and filings.
• Transaction Size: $2,000,000.00
• Industry: Entertainment/Entertainment infrastructure
• Deal Type: Growth equity/minority investment
• Jurisdictions: USA (NY)

Purchase of Telecom Construction Company by Initium Management, LLC (Private Equity)

• Role: Counsel to buyer and fund, structuring fund formation, managing due diligence, negotiating asset purchase, handling employment and IP assignment issues, and advising on post-closing transition.
• Transaction Size: ~$5,000,000.00
• Industry: Construction/Telecom
• Deal Type: Asset purchase
• Counterparties: BIG Wireless, LLC (target), Wifinium, LLC (buyer, SPV of Initium Management)
• Jurisdictions: USA (MA seller & target); GA (buyer)

Venture Capital

Venture capital (“VC”) deals involve investments by venture capital firms or funds into early-stage, growth-stage, or emerging companies with high growth potential. These investments are typically made in exchange for preferred equity and are structured to provide the investor with downside protections and upside participation through liquidation preferences, anti-dilution rights, and other investor rights.

Venture capital transactions are often categorized by financing stage, including:

Seed and Series A Rounds: Early capital to fund product development, market entry, or initial operations.
Series B and Later Rounds: Growth funding to scale operations, expand market reach, or prepare for strategic exits.
Bridge or Convertible Rounds: Interim financings are often structured as convertible notes or Simple Agreements for Future Equity (“SAFE(s)”), pending a priced round.

Participation in pre-seed capital round of Guavo (formerly Access Members), by Initium Management through their venture capital arm.

• Role: Counsel to VC investor, reviewing cap table, drafting and negotiating SAFE agreement, advising on most favored nation (MFN) terms, post-money valuation caps, and rights under future equity financings.
• Transaction Size: Undisclosed
• Industry: Tech
• Deal Type: SAFE
• Counterparties: Guavo (formerly) Access Members, Startup
• Jurisdictions: USA (NY)
• In the News: Crunchbase Article

Getup Nutrition – Pre-seed capital raised by nutrition startup company, using a subscription for future equity structure.

• • Role: Counsel to both issuer and lead investor, preparing and negotiating subscription documentation, ensuring securities compliance, and advising on startup governance matters.
  • Transaction Size: Undisclosed
  • Industry: Nutrition
  • Deal Type: SAFE
  • Counterparties: Undisclosed investors
  • Jurisdictions: USA (NY)

Our Team

The Corporate & Business Services group is led by experienced attorneys who have closed transactions ranging from less than $1 million to transactions exceeding $1 billion. Our team brings decades of combined experience advising clients on mergers, acquisitions, capital raises, and general corporate matters across a wide range of industries.