Representative Matters

Represented a local company that designs, engineers and oversees the construction of hydrogen liquefaction plants in the sale of the company to a publicly traded company desiring to expand its presence in the industry. 

Lead counsel in connection with the recapitalization of the company in joint venture with Almanac Realty and lead outside counsel for subsequent acquisition, development and financing transactions

Private placement of debt and equity securities for a manufacturer of waste water processing equipment and developer of facilities to convert municipal waste water biosolids into a renewable energy source.

Sale of all of a business engaged in servicing and supplying the wholesale HVAC, welding supply and plumbing supply markets with bulk and cylinder gases and supplies for cash and notes.

Sale of substantially all of the assets, inventory and real property of a used commercial vehicle business for cash and a secured promissory note.

Representation of a buyer in the acquisition of a kayak and recreational supply business.

Represented the purchaser in the simultaneous acquisition of five separate tracts, totaling approximately 343 contiguous acres in Needville, for a planned subdivision development.

Represented the members of a business that developed innovative and proprietary offshore exploration technology in the divesture of the Company’s intellectual property to a supermajor oil company.

Representation of the developer of a multi-phase, mixed-use, urban infill development in the negotiation of the underlying development services agreement and the negotiation of a long-term lease agreement with a regional grocer as the key tenant for the first phase.

Transfer of ownership interests in multiple related entities and and jointly owned insurance policies relating to a construction business in settlement of disputes between the business’s owners.

Represented a minority shareholder in a shareholder oppression and breach of fiduciary duty lawsuit alleging that minority shareholder was forced out of his position with the company and was denied his rights as a shareholder. The matter raised unique issues under Texas law concerning duties and obligations between owners of a closely held corporation. The matter ultimately settled for a confidential amount.

Represented a Texas-based waste management company in connection with its sale to a private equity backed buyer.

Represented developer/purchaser of large acreage tract in Bexar County (San Antonio area) in acquisition and negotiation of development agreements with adjacent owners and San Antonio Water Systems (SAWS) for provision of utility service.

Represented developer/purchaser in acquisition of 300+ acres in Harris County ($6MM) and negotiation of water and sewer service contracts.

Represented The Nature Conservancy and City of Austin in connection with the acquisition of over 2000 acres of land and conservation easements for open space preservation and water quality protection in ecologically sensitive Barton Creek watershed area.

Represented a national fiberglass products manufacturer in a variety of transactions, including the strategic acquisition of a Montana-based fiberglass products manufacturer and related acquisition financing and the later corporate reorganization and capital infusion by a private equity group.