Experience
Technology Transactions & Privacy
Collaboration & License Agreements
Represented Microsoft Corporation in preparation and negotiation of collaboration and license agreements in connection with strategic partnership for mobile products & services.
License and Technology Development Agreements
Represented large, public software, services and devices company in licensing and technology development agreements.
Software as a Service Agreements
Represented clients in negotiation and preparation of software as a service agreements.
Supply Agreements
Represented large, public internet travel company in preparation of form online clickthrough agreement in connection with hotel management supply system, as well as supply agreements with strategic partners.
Vendor Agreements
Represented large, public software, services and devices company in preparation and negotiation of various vendor agreements in connection with the development of its infrastructure technology networks.
OEM and Reseller Agreements
Represented large, public software, services and devices company in preparation and negotiation of OEM and reseller agreements in connection with the launch of its retail operations.
Advertising, Marketing & Promotions
Advertising and Promotion Issues
Represented and counseled large, public software, services and devices company regarding promotion, marketing and other advertising issues related to sales and promotions.
Divestiture by Microsoft Corporation
Represented Microsoft in its sales of its Atlas online advertising platform to Facebook Inc.
Interactive Entertainment
Acquisitions by Microsoft Corporation
- Represented Microsoft in its acquisition of Perceptive Pixel Inc.
- Represented Microsoft in its acquisition of VideoSurf, Inc.
Acquisition of Cranium, Inc.
Represented Cranium, Inc. in its acquisition by Hasbro Inc.
Acquisition of Amaze Entertainment, Inc.
Represented Amaze Entertainment, Inc. in its acquisition by Foundation 9 Entertainment.
Arts & Entertainment
Divestiture by Microsoft Corporation
Represented Microsoft in its sales of its interest in the MSNBC website to Comcast Corporation.
Acquisition by Outerwall Inc.
Represented Outerwall Inc. in its acquisition of Redbox Automated Retail, LLC.
Sale of Newsvine Inc.
Represented Newsvine Inc. in its sale to MSNBC Interactive, LLC.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Acquisitions by Microsoft Corporation
- Represented Microsoft in its acquisition of Inmage Systems.
- Represented Microsoft in its acquisition of Pando Networks Inc.
- Represented Microsoft in its acquisition of StorSimple Inc.
- Represented Microsoft in its acquisition of the identity management assets of Bhold Company B.V.
- Represented Microsoft in its acquisition of Nasdaq listed Greenfield Online Inc., via all-cash tender offer.
Sale of Captaris, Inc.
Represented Captaris, Inc. in its $131 million sale to Open Text Inc.
Sale of Satori Software Inc.
Represented Satori Software Inc. in the sale of its U.S. and U.K. assets.
Sale of The Coffee Equipment Company
Represented The Coffee Equipment Company in its sale to Starbucks Corporation.
Acquisition of TreeHugger Inc.
Represented TreeHugger Inc. in its acquisition by Discovery Networks.
Emerging Companies
PhysioSonics Inc.
Represented PhysioSonics Inc. in its preferred stock financing.
Rubicon Interactive Inc.
Represented Rubicon Interactive Inc. in its preferred equity financing.
Private Equity
KSL Capital Partners, LLC / ClubCorp Inc.
Represented KSL Capital Partners in $2 billion CMBS/mezzanine/term loan financings, including in connection with the acquisition of public company.
Sale of The Alaska Club
Represented The Alaska Club, an owner and operator of 17 fitness centers in Alaska, to Lincolnshire Management Inc., a New York-based private equity firm.
Lone Star Funds
Represented Lone Star Funds in its acquisition of B-Line.
Callison Architecture Inc.
Represented Callison Architecture in its recapitalization with private equity fund, Blue Point Capital Partners.
Corporate Finance
Emeritus Corporation Common Stock Offerings
Represented Emeritus Corporation in public equity offering.