Practice Areas & Industries: Husch Blackwell Sanders LLP

Practice/Industry Group Overview

Our private equity attorneys focus on the investment activities and capital needs of both private equity funds and the companies seeking private equity. We understand the design and structure of private equity funds, as well as portfolio company structures that accommodate multiple rounds of financing, equity incentives and, most importantly, significant growth. Because we understand the practices and expectations of the private equity community, we are well suited to guide companies seeking private equity. We work closely with management and investing funds to set goals and realistic expectations for investments, control, anti-dilution, valuation and liquidation. We represent, and often provide introductions to, angel investors and private equity sources likely to invest and participate in all stages of capital formation.

Services Available

Our private equity attorneys routinely assist clients with:

• Structuring private equity funds
• Structuring portfolio operating entities to limit liability and accommodate financing and growth
• Introductions to funding sources and assistance in structuring, negotiating and implementation of private equity, and growth, convertible bridge and mezzanine financing
• Structuring equity participation incentives for management
• Minimizing tax burdens on cash resources
• Introductions to strategic industry relationships and structuring and documenting joint ventures
• Introductions to other advisors and service providers who regularly work with private equity-financed entities

A broad range of complementary technology, e-commerce, telecommunications, intellectual property, employment, benefits and bankruptcy services are provided to our clients and their portfolio companies.