Below are just a few examples of recent, representative engagements by Litwin Law attorneys.
We have represented:
Corporate
Outside general counsel to numerous growth companies throughout the United States
Medical services company in development of its corporate structure, complex multi-member LLC operating agreement with outside investors, and structuring employee incentive grants
Technology company in raising seed capital through convertible debt and equity offerings
Shareholder in a business divorce and acquisition of partner's interest in the company
Texas-based startup technology company in handling employee and advisor equity grants
Landlord and sub-landlords in various lease negotiations and disputes
Boutique consignment company in the negotiation of various commercial and JV agreements
Private Equity, Independent Sponsors and Venture Capital
Outside general counsel to Chicago-based private equity firm
Independent sponsor in the purchases of numerous senior living centers throughout Wisconsin, formation of JV entities and negotiations with GP partners and LP investors
Independent sponsor in the acquisition of a manufacturing company in Michigan
Numerous private equity portfolio companies related to post-acquisition matters
Term sheets, diligence and closings for equity, convertible promissory note and SAFE investments in numerous deals, representing independent sponsors, SPVs, private equity firms and venture capital firms evaluating or completing investments across a wide range of industries and investment sizes and structures
Purchases and Sales
Purchaser of a service business based in Puerto Rico
Purchaser of numerous franchise businesses throughout the Chicagoland area
Target company in the merger of two complimentary software providers
Purchaser of a software company involving significant employment contracts and phantom equity plan
Purchaser of a company affiliated with supply logistics
Purchaser of a private charter aircraft business through a management buy-out
Employment Matters
Various growth companies in developing and implementing equity incentives for employees (restricted stock, option plans and phantom equity, among others)
Various start-ups and small businesses in connection with employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, employee handbooks and non-solicitation/non-compete agreements
Marketing company in connection with independent contractor and temporary worker agreements
Executives evaluating and negotiating employment and equity-related documents
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Various companies related to employment litigation claims
Partner in out of court settlement to resolve a partnership dispute for a manufacturing company
Ex-employee and LLC member in defense and pursuit of claims related to employment and membership interests under LLC operating agreement
Miami-based service company in negotiating a settlement agreement related to a shareholder dispute
Restructuring, Distressed Situations & Bankruptcy
Group of class action creditors in pursuing claims in a large Chapter 11 bankruptcy case
Purchasers of distressed machinery and equipment across multiple states
Manufacturing company in forbearance negotiations with its lender
Real-estate focused private equity firm in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy Section 363 sale of distressed property
Purchaser of distressed loans including related forbearance and litigation matters
Various distressed companies, loan buyers and asset buyers in assignments for the benefit of creditors
Representation of manufacturing and service company in loan workouts and forbearance