Private Equity and Venture Capital

Represented private equity and venture capital investment professionals in their admission to, and separation from, private equity and venture capital firms.

Represented several "fundless" venture capital firms in the formation of multiple investment vehicles to make early stage investments in technology companies.

Represented company in the acquisition of well-known Lincoln Park restaurant and bar, and the attached apartment buildings.  Negotiated the asset and real estate purchase agreement, loan documents and lease, and guided client through the municipal approvals including obtaining the licenses and permits required to operate a restaurant and bar.

Sale of a landfill products and equipment supply company to a private equity firm.

Represented a private equity firm in the sale of an ancillary vehicle protection products and services company to a private equity firm. 

Sale of a manufacturer of high-performance automotive parts to a private equity firm.

Sale of a minority interest in a franchisor of fresh fruit bouquet retail stores to a private equity fund.

Represented multiple management groups involved in sales of portfolio companies from one private equity firm to another private equity firm, including sales of a leading supplier of mobile storage solutions, a manufacturer of snack products, a manufacturer of coatings for the printing industry and a provider of boiler room products and systems.

Represented a private equity fund in the sale of a leading provider of vehicle service contracts.

Represented a national fast-casual restaurant franchise in the sale of a minority interest to a San Francisco-based private equity firm.

Represented a Chicago-based private equity firm in connection with its financing and acquisition of a leading American precious metal dealer.

Represented a Chicago-based private equity firm in connection with the financing and platform acquisition of a leading provider of outsourced electronics repair service programs.

Sale of a Midwest-based specialty chemical business to a private equity fund.

Representation of a private equity firm in the proposed capital investment in a regional insurance agency company.

Representation of a private equity firm in the proposed acquisition of a movie theater company.

Representation of a private equity firm in the proposed capital investment in an insurance brokerage company.

Representation of a private equity firm in the proposed acquisition of a national insurance surety company.

Representation of a private equity firm in the proposed acquisition of a national insurance casualty company.

Representation of a private equity firm in the capital investment in a hospital/medical facilities company.

Representation of a private equity firm in the capital investment in a medical care provider company.

Representation of a private equity firm in the capital investment in a glass manufacturing company.

Representation of a private equity firm in the acquisition of the assets of an armored car company out of bankruptcy.

Representation of a private equity firm in the acquisition of an entertainment production company.

Representation of a private equity firm in the acquisition of a national insurance claims company.