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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

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Corporate/M&A - Louisiana

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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 represented Sterling Infrastructure in its acquisition of CEC Facilities Group.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Curtis R Hearn
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Curtis R Hearn
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Band 1

Top-rated lawyer Curtis Hearn handles M&A for public and private companies in a range of industries, including energy and healthcare.

Kenneth Najder
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Kenneth Najder
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Band 2

Kenneth Najder is a highly experienced M&A lawyer, with notable expertise in securities, corporate finance and governance.

Albert "Chip" Saulsbury IV
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Albert "Chip" Saulsbury IV
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Band 3

Albert Saulsbury IV has a strong track record in M&A and private equity transactions, advising sponsors as well as corporates.

Chip Saulsbury comes in on the most complex matters and he has done a great job.

Asher Friend
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Asher Friend
3
Band 3

Asher Friend has experience in negotiating M&A transactions and advising on due diligence requirements.

Britton Seal
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Britton Seal
3
Band 3

Britton Seal expertly represents international and domestic clients in M&A transactions.

Britton was terrific. He is very knowledgeable and a strong negotiator.

John D Werner
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John D Werner
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Band 3

John Werner is respected for his prowess in M&A. He counts private equity companies, banks and corporates among his impressive client roster.

John does a great job. He takes a business deal and handles it very efficiently.

Marshall Page
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Marshall Page
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Band 3

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 is very strong and responsive.

Mashall is very experienced and has depth in the areas that matter to us.

Brett Beter
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Brett Beter
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Up and Coming

Brett Better predominantly acts for clients on complex acquisitions.

Brett has great knowledge on acquisition transactions.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Louisiana

Corporate/M&A

Curtis R Hearn
1
Curtis R Hearn
1
Band 1
Kenneth Najder
2
Kenneth Najder
2
Band 2
Albert "Chip" Saulsbury IV
3
Albert "Chip" Saulsbury IV
3
Band 3
Asher Friend
3
Asher Friend
3
Band 3
Britton Seal
3
Britton Seal
3
Band 3
John D Werner
3
John D Werner
3
Band 3
Marshall Page
3
Marshall Page
3
Band 3
Brett Beter
U
Brett Beter
U
Up and Coming