Representative Matters

Obtained a restraining order and, ultimately, a permanent injunction for copyright and trade dress infringement on behalf of the largest manufacturer of digital game feeder timers. Case brought against client’s former customer who was improperly selling an identical product at an industry trade show.

Represented an international scaffolding and staging supplier in its sale to a Dallas-based private equity firm.

Represented a buyer in the purchase of a private jet.

Led buyer in an acquisition of one of its largest competitors in the cloud-based voice, internet and unified communication services space. Negotiated and simultaneously closed an amended credit agreement to provide financing for the transaction. Utilized and negotiated representations and warranty insurance policy to mitigate post transaction risk and provide added security for loan.

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.

Represented a Norwegian-based electric submersible pump designer and manufacturer in connection with a substantial investment in such company by a Houston based private equity firm for the expansion of the business into the United States.

Represented a National Drug Testing & DOT transportation compliance company in an aggressive acquisition (30) strategy to quickly increase its overall market share of the workplace safety solution and third-party administrator business in North America.

Represented the developer of a luxury hotel in downtown Houston in the acquisition and development of the property, including capital formation and construction financing.

Represented a Houston-based fuel distributor in connection with its majority ownership recapitalization.

Won summary judgment dismissing a Texas Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act suit filed against a Texas-based, public accounting and advisory services company in which the plaintiff alleged our client was the wrongful recipient of over $1.8 million worth of client information and company goodwill. Entire case dismissed on summary judgment.

Represented a $25 million private equity fund, having as its primary investment focus investments in low budget film productions, in connection with the fund’s formation, capitalization and investments.

Lead counsel in connection with the entity formation, capital formation and organization of multiple private equity fund-to-funds

Obtained summary judgment from Supreme Court of the State of New York, Commercial Division, and affirmed by New York Appellate Division, First Department. Representing sellers of a valve distribution company in claims brought by the buyer for alleged damages and claims for indemnification based on the terms of the parties’ Stock Purchase Agreement. Sellers filed counterclaims for the amounts owed under the Stock Purchase Claims, as well as for fraud against the private equity firm that purchased the company and its principals.

Transfer of ownership interests in multiple related entities and jointly owned ventures relating to various lines of business in settlement of disputes between the business’s owners.

Represents a privately owned hospital group in various business disputes and employment matters.

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.