John A. Millspaugh

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John A. Millspaugh: Attorney with Bose McKinney & Evans LLP
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Biography

John Millspaugh is a partner at Bose McKinney & Evans and chair of the Business Services Group. His practice is focused on complex transactional matters such as mergers and acquisitions; venture capital, private equity, debt and other financing transactions; joint ventures and strategic alliances; product development and supply agreements; antitrust matters; and other general corporate and contract matters for national and international corporations. He regularly advises entrepreneurial businesses from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, private equity and venture capital firms large and small, individual entrepreneurs, and other business endeavors.

John also has experience representing clients in federal regulatory matters before the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Commerce. He has significant experience in domestic and cross-border deals, and is skilled in structuring transactions, supervising deal teams, drafting agreements and negotiating effectively while maintaining collegiality. He has assisted clients with women-owned and minority-owned businesses (MBE/WBEs) certifications, as well as Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) certification.

Honors / Awards

Best Lawyers Indianapolis Lawyer of the Year (Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2021 and 2026), (Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, 2022 and 2024) and (Venture Capital Law, 2020); The Best Lawyers in America 2007-2026 (Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, 2007-2026), (Venture Capital Law, 2007-2026), (Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2013-2026), (Corporate Law, 2013-2026) and (Private Funds/Hedge Funds Law, 2016-2026); Indiana Super Lawyers (Mergers and Acquisitions, 2011-2020); Chambers USA (Corporate/M&A-Indiana, 2016-2020 and 2025); AV Peer Review rated by Martindale-Hubbell

Appearances / Publications

Author: 'High-Tech Acquisitions, Merger Raise Concerns,' ( Indiana Lawyer, 2001); 'Invention and Nondisclosure Agreements: Protecting Business Information and Workplace Innovation,' ( Smart Business Indianapolis, 2004); ' The JOBS Act - Big Changes for Capital Formation and Public Company Reporting Compliance; ' 'Confidentiality Agreements Between Competitors and Proof that Purpose Provisions Actually Work,' ( Indiana Manufacturers Association Executive Memo, 2013).

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Areas of Practice (19)

  • Business Services
  • Cannabis
  • Commercialization and Technology Transfer
  • Corporate Governance
  • Entrepreneurial Services
  • Fraternity and Sorority Law
  • Growing Businesses
  • Information Technology
  • International Business Transactions
  • International Group
  • Licensing and Other IP Transactions
  • Life Sciences
  • Manufacturing and Distribution
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
  • Public Offerings and Securities Regulation
  • Sports, Entertainment and Media
  • Transportation
  • Venture Capital and Private Equity

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Ball State University, B.A., summa cum laude, 1993
Law School Attended:
University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1996
Year of First Admission:
1996
Admission:
1996, Indiana
Memberships:

Appointments / Memberships

Indiana State and Indianapolis Bar Associations; Indiana Chamber of Commerce (board member); Indy Chamber (Top Investor events); The Cabaret at the Columbia Club (former director); Alpha Tau Omega National (board member); Alpha Tau Omega Alumni Association; Accelerent (Indianapolis Chapter)

Birth Information:
Anamosa, Iowa, August 30, 1970
Reported Cases:
Representative Matters: Represented publicly held communications company in domestic and international purchases and sales of television and radio stations (including radio network acquisitions in Slovakia and Poland). Represented several start-up and growth companies in securing venture capital and debt financing. Represented Fortune 500 company in negotiation of venture capital placement transactions. Represented international consumer electronics company in negotiation of multi-year component manufacturing and supply agreement with satellite television company. Represented U.S. software development company in negotiation of license and development agreement for telecommunications infrastructure software with international telecommunications company. Represented multinational health products manufacturer in connection with multiple joint ventures and strategic alliances. Represented Midwestern agricultural product company in connection with establishment of Brazilian manufacturing joint venture. Represented National Football League franchise in negotiating and drafting of stadium naming rights agreement. Represented Midwestern chemical company in acquisition of Texas specialty chemicals business from founders, and subsequent sale to Fortune 500 company.
ISLN:
911257791
Transactions:
Represented publicly held communications company in domestic and international purchases and sales of television and radio stations (including radio network acquisitions in Slovakia and Poland); Represented several start-up and growth companies in securing venture capital and debt financing; Represented Fortune 500 company in negotiation of venture capital placement transactions; Represented international consumer electronics company in negotiation of multi-year component manufacturing and supply agreement with satellite television company; Represented U.S. software development company in negotiation of license and development agreement for telecommunications infrastructure software with international telecommunications company; Represented multinational health products manufacturer in connection with multiple joint ventures and strategic alliances; Represented Midwestern agricultural product company in connection with establishment of Brazilian manufacturing joint venture; Represented National Football League franchise in negotiating and drafting of stadium naming rights agreement; Represented Midwestern chemical company in acquisition of Texas specialty chemicals business from founders, and subsequent sale to Fortune 500 company; Assisted in the organization of, and ongoing representation of, a start-up energy company that supplies innovative components and services to wind farms; Represented a U.S. corporation in the acquisition of a Canadian printing company; Guided a U.S. company in the sale of its media division in Vancouver to a Canadian corporation.

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