Representative Matters

Represented affiliated seller entities in the sale of an industrial waste and environmental services business to a strategic buyer with rollover equity and other purchase price consideration in excess of $50 million through a series of complex 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.

Restructure of buy/sell provisions and deadlock provisions for a jointly owned Technology development company.

Representation of management in connection with the sale of an integrated manufacturer of oil field equipment, compressors and other engine driven equipment and distributor of diesel engines and spare parts to a strategic purchaser.

Successfully defended a manufacturer in a lawsuit brought by former employee claiming sexual harassment, hostile work environment and negligent hiring based on allegations that former employee’s supervisor made sexually explicit comments to her. The former employee’s claim of negligent hiring was premised on the allegation that the employer hired the supervisor who had a criminal record. The lawsuit raised novel issues relating to the exclusivity provision of the Texas Workers Compensation Act.

Won a unanimous decision from the Texas Supreme Court on behalf of a major water bottling company in a dispute against land owners concerning the alleged drainage of an aquifer. The trial court granted a summary judgment at the lower court level, rejecting plaintiff’s attempt to obtain an injunction to halt the production of spring water from client’s largest water source.

Represented client in connection with the sale of approximately 262 acres to a residential subdivision developer. The transaction included the negotiation and drafting of access easements and of development agreements to ensure appropriate allocation of costs and responsibilities for completion of regional roadway, utility and drainage facilities serving the residential subdivision to be developed, and the client’s retained land to be developed for commercial uses. The subject property covers jurisdictions of two different municipalities (Conroe and Willis) and two separate in city municipal utility districts contributing to the water, wastewater, drainage and roadway facilities and improvements serving the intended development. In this regard, the transaction also included financing and development agreements with MUDs in the City of Willis and the City of Conroe.

Represented the Seller in the $6.2M sale of a point-of-sale and other restaurant and entertainment technology service business to a strategic buyer.

Represented industrial developer in the acquisition and development of land for build-to-suit and spec industrial and distribution facilities, and related leasing.

Serves as outside general counsel for a privately held pool and water maintenance service provider serving the gulf coast

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.

Represented the seller in the $50,000,000 acquisition of a business specializing in providing nitrogen gas and other related services to customers in the oil and gas industry.

Represented client in creating a co-development arrangement for developing land in McKinney, Texas

Represented the buyer of the assets of a computer forensics business, including the review of due diligence materials, preparation of disclosure schedules and drafting and revision of ancillary documents.

Restructure and sale of a toll processing, cut to length and polishing business with locations in five states to a leading value-added industrial metals processor and distributor.

Represented a Houston-based hospitality business in its post-probate entity reorganization and restructuring.