Representative Matters

Represented a Midland, Texas-based company in the sale of their minority interest in an international pipeline composite liner manufacturer.

Expansion of a cloud-based voice, internet and unified communication services provider through multiple acquisitions of regional VoIP service providers, including negotiation and simultaneous closing of an amended credit agreement to provide financing for the transactions, negotiation of buyout and freeze out transactions relating to minority interests in subsidiaries and satisfaction of outstanding warrants, and utilization of representations and warranty insurance to mitigate post transaction risk and provide added security for loan.

Successfully defended both a no-evidence and a traditional motion for summary judgment moving to dismiss all claims filed by a mixed-use real estate developer against its former joint-venture partner.

Assisted with the corporate reorganization of a billion dollar enterprise, including the amended and restated of over 180 limited partnership agreements and limited liability company agreements.

Represented a restaurant and bar in defense of a claim under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The plaintiffs were former waitresses and bartenders claiming tip pool violations. The case was settled on favorable terms to the client after minimal discovery.

Representation of foreign investors in the acquisition of outstanding minority interests in a proprietary pipe coating joint venture including negotiation of access rights over adjacent real property and licensing agreements for proprietary Technology.

Represented a major oil and gas company in a breach of joint venture claim. The joint venture related to a fractionation facility and the joint venture partner’s failure to properly allocate funds. Two days after the opposing side answered the lawsuit filed on behalf of the client a settlement was reached which gave the client 100% of the relief requested in the petition.

Representation of the owners of a chemical packaging and distribution business in the sale to a private equity controlled company, including negotiation and implementation of risk abatement for environmentally impacted real estate.

Represent private school in connection with the acquisition of office building for and land parcels and negotiation of AIA construction contracts for expansion of school facilities and address related land use issues regarding same.

Represented client in $40 million commercial real estate transaction, including the structuring of the transaction from development stages and financing through completion

Represented a collision repair business in its sale to a national private equity firm as part of their initial platform acquisition.

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

Represents popular Houston restaurant group in various business disputes and employment matters.

Sale of a controlling interest in a utility construction and maintenance business to a public company in exchange for cash, notes and stock, negotiation of multiple post-closing amendments relating to purchase price adjustments and extension of payment terms, and resolution of post-closing disputes relating to payment of notes and restrictions on and value of stock issued in the transaction.

Ongoing representation of a Mauritius based company in connection with its international expansion strategy for distribution of specialized software for oil and gas well analysis.

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