Jeff has worked on a host of transactional matters for his clients, ranging from mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, corporate formation, operational agreements, employment agreements and licensing agreements.
Mergers and Acquisitions
Represented clients in a broad variety of transactions for the sale or acquisition of numerous privately held companies, subsidiaries, product lines or selected assets.
Advised clients with regard to succession planning and employment agreements accompanying the sale of businesses.
Advised clients on compliance with federal and state law in conjunction with mergers and acquisitions.
Corporate Formation, Operation and Restructuring
Drafted formation, governance and operational documents for a number of companies in a variety of industries, including the technology, manufacturing, financial services, marketing, entertainment, fashion, medical device and food and beverage industries.
Represented start-up clients in a broad range of matters including regulatory compliance, private financing, development of restricted stock plans and licensing of technology.
Drafted services, manufacturing and distribution agreements for various clients in a number of industries.
Negotiated and drafted separation and restructuring agreements for numerous companies to accomplish planned restructurings or to resolve shareholder disputes and/or disputes over rights to present clientele.
Intellectual Property and Trade Secret Transactions
Negotiated and drafted licensing and assignment agreements for patent and trademark rights for businesses in a variety of industries.
Assessed intellectual property rights, including due diligence and opinion work, in connection with protection or sale/acquisition of intellectual property portfolios.
Prosecuted trademark applications for trade names, taglines and logos.
Drafted employment agreements and corresponding provisions for assignment of intellectual property rights, non-competition, non-solicitation and protection of confidential and trade secret information.