Assisted a national trade association in drafting pre-emption language for an amendment to a federal energy efficiency provision
Corporate Law
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Corporate Finance
Clark Hill finance attorneys are experienced in virtually every kind of corporate finance transaction, at each stage of corporate development from entity formation and tax planning to workouts, liquidations and bankruptcies-and in between. From simple bank loan financing to equipment leasing, asset-based lending, aircraft financing, factoring, venture capital, production payments, and equity investments, we have extensive experience and the financial skills to conclude your transaction rapidly and with a high degree of certainty that you have received the best terms available.
Our financial attorneys represent borrowers, bank lenders, lessors and lessees, equity investors, mezzanine lenders, and venture capitalists, so we know the issues on all sides of complex financing transactions. We represent public companies as well, having taken companies public and advised public companies on compliance filings, Section 16 filings, private placements, so-called PIPES (private placement of public equity), takeover defenses and proxy contests.
We have assisted clients in the formation and registration of mutual funds, and we routinely advise on mutual fund compliance filings and Investment Company Act issues. We also render advice to clients concerning the Investment Advisor Act and related state statutes. Our extensive practice representing tax-exempt organizations affords us a unique perspective to advise large foundation clients concerning hedge fund transactions, derivatives, and private placement from the purchaser side.
Three members of our Corporate practice group practice exclusively in the field of creditor's rights, advising creditors, debtors, and trustees in structuring bankruptcies or avoiding bankruptcy. We also counsel many of our manufacturing clients concerning collecting from financially troubled vendors, avoiding preference claims, and how to respond to bankruptcies of customers and vendors.
We represent borrowers or lenders in more than 20 public and private offerings of securities, year in and year out. In 2004-05, we represented an issuer in the largest underwritten initial public offering by a Michigan corporation in many years. We are particularly active in financing for educational institutions, including public schools and colleges. We are listed in the Red Book as qualified bond counsel and have an active practice representing issuers, underwriters, and purchasers of tax-exempt bonds.
Experience
Represented Conrail Corporation in PCB remediation Superfund action at the Paoli rail yard
Advised an investor concerning potential liability from owning and operating a waste transport company
Provided advice to tire manufacturers regarding TREAD Act compliance issues
Represent an automobile parts supplier trade association concerning its potential environmental liability from emissions and releases during the normal use of the product
Advised tire manufacturers and the industry trade association in connection with tire recalls and customer satisfaction programs, labeling and disclosure, applicability of NHTSA regulations if products not in compliance with NHTSA regulations are returned to the country of origin, methods of methods of protecting the confidential information
While at EPA, brought an enforcement action against railroad due to the contamination at its rail yard
Evaluated reporting obligations and potential recall obligations for numerous companies, including tire manufacturers
Representation of an international private equity firm and its portfolio company in the sale of MicroStar Logistics, Inc., one of the United States’ largest beer keg and container leasing and logistics companies, and Global Asset Management, Inc.
Representation of a grain and ingredient manufacturer in the sale of assets to a strategic buyer.
Representation of an exercise equipment and product distributor in the acquisition of a fitness equipment company.
Representation of an automotive parts supplier in its acquisition of an after-market motorcycle parts manufacturing and supply company.
Representation of an international financial institution in the acquisition of another financial institution’s derivatives and institutional trading practice.
Representation of a public company’s financial subsidiary in the capital investment of a manufacturing company.
Representation of the group of partners in a risk consulting practice that was being sold by an international public accounting firm.
Representation of a public company in the sale of its bicycle manufacturing subsidiary.
Representation of a railroad logistics company in the acquisition of an intermodal logistics company.
Representation of an international technology company in the acquisition of a defense industry software development company
Represent the seller of a private hydro power production company in the sale of the company to a private equity firm.
Representation of a railroad logistics company in the acquisition of a trucking logistics company.
Representation of a dental device manufacturer in the acquisition of dental related assets from a patent development company.
Representation of a public company’s financial subsidiary in the capital investment in an educational materials company.
Representation of a public oil and energy exploration company in its strategic acquisition/merger of another public oil and energy exploration company.
Representation of a company in the multi-billion dollar take private of an international natural resources, paper and manufacturing company.
Sale of a landfill products and equipment supply company to a private equity firm.
Representation of a public energy company and a number of its subsidiaries in the sale of several international energy subsidiaries to a private equity firm.
Representation of the subsidiary of a public airline in the take private/merger, through a tender offer, of a public internet-based technology company.
Representation of a public company's financial subsidiary in the capital investment of a baked goods supply, processing and distribution company.
Representation of a pre-packaged food processing company in its sale to a private equity firm.
Representation of an international food processing company in the sale of its U.S. potato processing subsidiary.
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 medical care provider company.
Representation of a private equity firm in the acquisition of an entertainment production company.
Representation of a private equity firm and its portfolio company in the sale of the portfolio company’s software subsidiary to a software and technology company.
Representation of a private equity firm in the acquisition of a national insurance agency company.
Representation of a private equity firm in the capital investment in a glass manufacturing 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 proposed acquisition of a national insurance surety company.
Representation of a private equity firm and its portfolio company in the sale of a number of the portfolio company's subsidiaries in the container and logistics industries to an international private equity firm.
Representation of a private equity firm in the acquisition of a national insurance claims company.
Represented a private equity firm in the sale of an ancillary vehicle protection products and services company to a private equity firm.
Sale of the largest online tie and clothing accessories company to a private equity firm.
Representation of a private equity firm in the multi-billion dollar acquisition of an automobile component business.
Representation of a private equity firm in the acquisition of the assets of an armored car company out of bankruptcy.
Represented a private equity fund in the sale of a leading provider of vehicle service contracts.
Representation of a public medical device manufacturing company in its proposed multibillion dollar merger of another public medical device and instrument manufacturing company.
Represented Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in In re Giordano’s Enterprises, Inc. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.).
Representation of a public company and its subsidiaries in the proposed sale of several non-U.S. based utility subsidiaries and divisions.
Represented chapter 7 trustee of Knight-Celotex, LLC, an $80 million building supply manufacturer, in its liquidation proceedings before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Representation of an international company in the proposed acquisition of the assets of a U.S. based plastics and synthetics resin manufacturer out of bankruptcy.
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 capital investment in a regional insurance agency company.
Representation of an international logistics, processing and data processing holding company in its proposed sale to strategic and private equity buyers.
Representation of a home goods retailer in the proposed acquisition of a furniture and entertainment goods retailer.
Representation of a private equity firm in the proposed acquisition of a movie theater company.
Advise private equity firm on the board, management and officer structure of thirty-nine portfolio companies under its management.
Represent start-up and growing companies with private placement offerings.
Represent a solar energy technology company in multiple rounds of equity offerings.
Representation of an international bank, private equity firm and hedge fund in the restructuring and acquisition of a manufacturing holding company and its subsidiaries.
Advise equity holders of an international container and logistics company on the restructuring of its board of directors and business expansion initiatives.
Represent managers in the preparation of documentation for EB-5 private placement offerings.
