MERGERS & ACQUISITION LAW GROUP – QPWB partners Mark and Michael Clouser, Los Angeles Hub and Orlando Hub respectively, recently represented a Japanese sports equipment supplier in the acquisition of a $10 million commercial property in Southern California. This transaction highlights the firm’s expertise in guiding international clients through complex real estate acquisitions and its commitment to providing comprehensive legal solutions for businesses.
Overview of the Transaction
The Clouser Twins, co-chairs of the Business Transactions, Mergers & Acquisitions Law Group and the Construction Transactional Division, facilitated the acquisition and closing of a $10 million warehouse facility. This acquisition will enable the Japanese sports equipment supplier to expand its operations and distribution network in the United States.
Key Difference-Makers
- Michael Clouser – Partner, Orlando Hub
- Mark Clouser – Partner, Los Angeles Hub
Strategy and Why This Acquisition Matters
The Clouser Twins helped the client overcome significant due diligence hurdles and title issues that arose during the transactional process. Their strategic guidance and negotiation skills were instrumental in ensuring a smooth and successful acquisition. This provides the Japanese company with a critical foothold in the U.S. market, enabling them to better serve their customers and expand their business operations.
Impact on Final Outcome
By successfully navigating the complexities of this transaction, QPWB helped the client secure a valuable asset that will support their long-term growth and success in the U.S. market. The transaction was finalized efficiently and effectively, allowing the client to focus on their core business objectives.
Unique Aspects of this Service
QPWB’s Mergers & Acquisitions Law Group offers comprehensive legal counsel to clients involved in various types of business transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic alliances. The firm’s attorneys have extensive experience in handling all aspects of these transactions, from due diligence and negotiation to closing and post-closing matters.
Recent Transactional Triumphs
Michael and Mark Clouser are recognized leaders in the fields of Mergers and Acquisitions, Business Transactions, as well as Sports and Entertainment law, with a proven track record of success in representing clients in a wide range of successful transactional matters. Their recent transactional achievements include:
- Represented a multinational food company in the drafting of a $13 million secured promissory note with a large grain and farm company with the livestock as collateral.
Drafted trust and estate documents for Family Trust, including Special Needs and Supplemental Needs Trust on behalf of a former NFL client with a $6 million estate.
Negotiated Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal with a national clothing company on behalf of a high-profile college football player for modeling of men’s clothing line.
Successfully worked with FINTech start up to implement a robust financial compliance program and to build out digital banking relationships with traditional banks across the United States.
Represented former NFL client in the negotiation of franchise agreement with large national food and beverage franchise. - Worked with a large construction contractor to spin-off a profitable business division for potential sale to private equity.
- Formed a new company and secured copyright protections from USPTO for original works of music created by client band.
- Represented arbitrage sports betting start-up in the preparation of investor documents for initial round of funding for equity investment and serve as general counsel for the company.
Predicting the Future
This successful acquisition reinforces QPWB’s commitment to providing exceptional legal counsel to businesses. The firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions Law Group is well-positioned to assist clients with their strategic growth initiatives, both domestically and internationally.
About QPWB
Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., is the largest minority and women-owned law firm in the nation. QPWB serves a diverse range of industries with over 100 areas of practice, providing expert representation for businesses and their leaders in litigation, regulatory, and corporate matters.