Megan L. McCoy represents companies and private equity firms in connection with various corporate transactions, including mergers, stock and asset acquisitions, divestitures, financings, and public and private securities offerings (equity and debt), as well as general corporate counseling and governance. Megan's corporate practice and past experience has allowed her to work with domestic and international companies that are involved in a wide variety of industries, such as manufacturing, health care, retail and marketing.
Areas of Concentration
· Mergers and acquisitions
· Divestitures
· Private equity
· Corporate finance
· Corporate and securities
· Gaming law
Significant Representations
Mergers and Acquisitions
· Representation of a private equity fund in connection with its minority equity investment in a jewelry manufacturer and retailer.
· Representation of a private equity fund in connection with its leveraged acquisitions of two manufacturers of disposable plastic cutlery and containers (one acquisition by merger and the other by stock acquisition) and the debt and equity financing transactions related thereto.
· Representation of a private equity fund in connection with its leveraged stock acquisition of a collections recovery management services company and the debt and equity financing transactions related thereto.
· Representation of an insurance company in connection with its strategic acquisition of another insurance company.
· Representation of a private equity fund in connection with the leveraged stock and asset acquisition of two promotional marketing companies and the debt and equity financing transactions related thereto.
· Representation of a private equity fund in connection with the leveraged acquisition of a company and its subsidiaries that provide integrated direct marketing solutions and customer support services and the debt and equity financing transactions related thereto.
· Representation of a private equity fund in connection with the leveraged asset acquisition of a health care provider and its subsidiaries and the debt and equity financing transactions related thereto.
· Representation of an investment services firm in connection with its strategic acquisitions of additional investment services firms.
Divestitures
· Representation of a debtor in bankruptcy whose assets were sold pursuant to Section 363 and Section 365 of the Bankruptcy Code.
· Representation of shareholders in connection with the sale of a manufacturer of devices used in space and defense applications.
· Representation of a private equity fund in connection with the sale of a retail propane provider.
· Representation of a private equity fund in connection with the sale of a manufacturer of doors and windows.
· Representation of a private equity fund in connection with the sale of a company and its domestic and international subsidiaries that provide services for integrated circuits and related devices.
Corporate Finance
· Representation of a borrower in connection with obtaining a vessel construction loan.
· Representation of a borrower in connection with its financing of its private plane.
· Representation of a private equity fund in connection with its debt investment in a health care company.
· Representation of a senior lender in its financing to a sponsor in connection with its leveraged acquisition of a hospitality services company.
· Representation of a senior lender in its financing to a sponsor in connection with its leveraged acquisition of a foreclosure services company.
· Representation of a senior lender in its financing to a public company.
· Representation of a senior lender in its financing to a healthcare services company.
· Representation of borrowers to finance their merger and acquisitions.
Corporate and Securities
· Representation of a public manufacturer of agricultural and construction equipment with its public and private issuances of asset-backed securities.
· Representation of several different start-up companies with raising capital through private equity offerings.
· Representation of a private company in connection with its third-party tender offer to purchase shares of a public company.
· Representation of a public real estate investment trust in connection with its offering of $180 million convertible notes and registering shares of common stock with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the New York Stock Exchange.
· Representation of various companies, including an online retailer of vitamins and real estate investment trusts, in connection with their initial public offerings and follow-on offerings.
· Representation of various public companies in connection with their securities filings, including insider filings, proxy statements and periodic reports.
Gaming Law
· Representation of a joint venture in connection with its application for a gaming license.
· Representation of a supplier of gaming devices in connection with its application for a supplier's license.
· Representation of a casino licensee in connection with its annual regulatory filings with the Illinois Gaming Board.
Professional & Community Involvement
· American Bar Association
· Chicago Bar Association
· Multiple pro bono corporate representations of charitable organizations
Awards & Recognition
· Selected, Super Lawyers magazine - Rising Stars Edition, 2012