 OverviewHaving joined the firm in 1989, Mike’s experience includes corporate board and committee representation, corporate mergers, acquisitions, capital raising, investments and reorganizations for public and private companies in a variety of industries structured in various forms. He also has significant securities experience including public and private offerings and the related ongoing reporting obligations of public companies. Additionally, he has experience in Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigations, National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) arbitrations, general corporate experience including the negotiation and preparation of various agreements including, joint venture, limited partnership, limited liability company, license, non-compete, shareholder, employment, distribution and trade secret agreements. For many clients, Mike functions as an outside General Counsel to help find solutions to their legal issues. Mike has served in various leadership capacities during his time at the Firm, most recently serving as a member of Munsch Hardt's Board of Directors and is currently a 401K Trustee and manager of the equity shareholders’ capital holding entity. Memberships
- Dallas Bar Association, Mergers and Acquisitions and Securities Sections
- Financial Executives International, Dallas Chapter
- National Association of Corporate Directors
- Ronald McDonald House (Former Director, Former Chairman of the Board, Chairman of the Endowment Committee and Advisory Director)
- State Bar of Texas, Business Law Section
- Teleglobe, Inc., Former Director (NYSE "TGO")
OverviewHaving joined the firm in 1989, Mike’s experience includes corporate board and committee representation, corporate mergers, acquisitions, capital raising, investments and reorganizations for public and private companies in a variety of industries structured in various forms. He also has significant securities experience including public and private offerings and the related ongoing reporting obligations of public companies. Additionally, he has experience in Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigations, National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) arbitrations, general corporate experience including the negotiation and preparation of various agreements including, joint venture, limited partnership, limited liability company, license, non-compete, shareholder, employment, distribution and trade secret agreements. For many clients, Mike functions as an outside General Counsel to help find solutions to their legal issues. Mike has served in various leadership capacities during his time at the Firm, most recently serving as a member of Munsch Hardt's Board of Directors and is currently a 401K Trustee and manager of the equity shareholders’ capital holding entity. ExperienceAdvertising Company DivestitureRepresented a leading independent operator of out-of-home advertising assets in connection with the sale of its business to a [more]Represented a leading independent operator of out-of-home advertising assets in connection with the sale of its business to a strategic buyer. [less]Dealership AcquisitionRepresented the buyer in the acquisition of three San Antonio-based car dealerships, including Mercedes, Honda and GM dealerships, as well [more]Represented the buyer in the acquisition of three San Antonio-based car dealerships, including Mercedes, Honda and GM dealerships, as well as the real estate from the family that owned the New Orleans Saints. [less]Energy Company DispositionRepresented an international electricity and natural gas provider in its sale to a large energy supplier in an all-cash transaction valued at more than $450 MM. Healthcare License AgreementRepresented a public pharmaceutical company as they entered into a License Agreement for First-in-Class Conditioning Agent [more]Represented a public pharmaceutical company as they entered into a License Agreement for First-in-Class Conditioning Agent for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in the United States. [less]Private Equity InvestmentRepresented a private equity-backed company in its investment in a club deal to acquire a large oil and gas company. Private Equity InvestmentRepresented a private equity-backed company in the buyout of management and joint venture with new funding source for a [more]Represented a private equity-backed company in the buyout of management and joint venture with new funding source for a Dallas real estate developer. [less]Private Equity Investment Represented a private equity-backed company in its investment in a robotics company. Private Equity Investment Represented a private equity-backed company in its investment in an SAP software compatible company. Private Equity Investment Represented a private equity-backed company in its investment in an IT consulting group. Private Equity Investment Represented a private equity-backed company in its investment in a healthcare software company. Private Equity Investment Represented a private equity-backed company in its investment in an oil field turbine manufacturer. Private Equity Investment Represented a private equity-backed company in its investment in a movie production company. Private Equity Investment Represented a private equity-backed company in its investment in a mortgage servicing company. Private Equity Investment Represented a private equity-backed company in its acquisition of a Canadian technology company. Private Equity Investment Represented a private equity-backed energy management company in its formation and subsequent sale to the subsidiary of a publicly-traded utility. Special Committee RepresentationRepresented the Special Committee of Directors of the General Partner for an MLP going private transaction involving a [more]Represented the Special Committee of Directors of the General Partner for an MLP going private transaction involving a competing bidder. [less]Special Committee Representation Represented the Special Committee of Directors of the General Partner for a publicly traded limited partnership in the acquisition of a refinery from an affiliate of [more]Represented the Special Committee of Directors of the General Partner for a publicly traded limited partnership in the acquisition of a refinery from an affiliate of the General Partner. [less]Special Committee Representation Represented the Special Committee of Directors of the General Partner for a publicly traded limited partnership in the acquisition of a gas storage Special Committee Representation Represented the Special Committee of Directors of the General Partner for a publicly traded limited partnership in the acquisition of an asphalt terminal. Special Committee Representation Represented the Special Committee of the Board of a public company in the investigation of financial matters. Special Committee Representation Represented the Special Committee of the Board of a public company in the investigation of environmental matters. Special Committee Member Served as a member of the Special Committee of the Board of Directors in negotiating and completing its $8.3 B CDN merger of Teleglobe, Inc. [more]Served as a member of the Special Committee of the Board of Directors in negotiating and completing its $8.3 B CDN merger of Teleglobe, Inc. (NYSE: TGO) with BCE, Inc. (NYSE: BCE). [less]Billboard CompanyRepresented a private equity-backed static and digital billboard company in its sale to a new private equity company and rollover [more]Represented a private equity-backed static and digital billboard company in its sale to a new private equity company and rollover of equity by management. [less]Renewable Energy Disposition Represented a renewable energy provider in its sale of deeded and controlled acreage, totaling more than 600,000 acres of working ranches in Wyoming, as well as its [more]Represented a renewable energy provider in its sale of deeded and controlled acreage, totaling more than 600,000 acres of working ranches in Wyoming, as well as its related mitigation and conservation banks. [less]Telemedicine Company Disposition Represented the seller to an industry buyer which has gone public. Wire Products CompanyRepresented a wire products company in its sale to a private equity company with facilities in Texas, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. Plastic Extraction CompanyRepresented a manufacturing company in its sale to a private equity company. Oil & Gas Company Disposition Represented the seller of a fracking sand company to a private equity group. Technology Company Disposition Represented i2 Technologies, Inc. in its sale to JDA Software Group, Inc. Public Merger Termination Represented i2 Technologies, Inc., in its terminated merger with JDA Software Group, Inc. and the collection of a $20 MM termination fee. Merger/Squeeze-Out Represented a private telecommunications company with 100 shareholders and in excess of $250 MM venture investment in its merger/squeeze-out with a public company. Aerospace Company Disposition Represented a management team in its sale of a public aerospace parts distribution company to Boeing. Telecom Company Disposition Represented a public telecommunications parts distributor in its sale to another public company. Going Private Disposition Represented a public utility company in its sale and going private transaction with a private equity group. Technology + Defense Disposition Represented a public technology and defense company in its sale to a General Electric Company subsidiary. Manufacturing Acquisition Represented a German company in its acquisition of a peroxide manufacturing company. Technology Company Disposition Represented a private technology company with two founders and approximately 30 equity and 20 option holders in its sale of the business to a private equity firm. IPO Representations Represented numerous companies in their IPOs, some from start up through going public and their sale. Public Equity + Debt Issuances Represented numerous public companies in public equity and debt issuances. Distribution Company Acquisition Represented the buyer of a company that imports retail products from China for mass distribution. Construction Company Disposition Represented the seller of a specialty construction company to a private equity group.
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