Corporate/Commercial
USA Guide 2024 : Mississippi
Band 1
Contact number
+1 601 949 4900About
Provided by Jones Walker LLP
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 substantial experience in a variety of transactions, including corporate acquisitions, real estate matters and public finance. The firm is widely noted for its involvement in corporate tax credits, and also regularly advises debtors on bankruptcy matters. It is recognized as a market leader in both the gaming and banking sectors.
Work Highlights
- Jones Walker LLP assisted the management and the board of directors of the Peoples Financial Corporation in Biloxi, Mississippi, with its 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders where an New York activist shareholder conducted a proxy contest in an effort to elect an alternative nominee for director.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The depth of their team allows them to provide prompt and meaningful service."
"Jones Walker is always cognizant of our time and there is value provided in their services. Everyone is quick to respond to any issues or questions we pose."
"The depth of their team allows them to provide prompt and meaningful service."
"Jones Walker is always cognizant of our time and there is value provided in their services. Everyone is quick to respond to any issues or questions we pose."
Notable Practitioners
Craig Landrum is noted in the market for his long-standing reputation in the banking space. He offers vast experience representing banking and financial institutions in mergers and acquisitions, as well as assisting with regulatory issues.
"Craig is one of the best in the Southeast for knowledge of financial institutions."
Gina Jacobs has a broad practice spanning mergers, acquisitions and lending transactions. Her expertise additionally extends to corporate restructuring and succession planning. Jacobs represents borrowers and lenders and is active across a range of sectors.
"Overall she is an excellent attorney."
"She is a smart, reasonable lawyer who does a good job for her clients."
Tom Walker has widespread commercial and regulatory expertise, with a focus on assisting financial services industry clients.
"Tom brings great banking knowledge."
"Tom is extremely knowledgeable with financial institutions."
Ranked Lawyers at
Jones Walker LLP
Mississippi