Gilbert, Brian B.

Represented U.S.-based global aviation service provider of parts, repair, and servicing services involving commercial aircraft in connection with a series of U.S.- and foreign-based acquisitions to expand its footprint and the renegotiation of credit facilities with its banking syndicate.
Represented private equity purchaser of a U.S.-based manufacturer of railings, architectural columns, and millwork through an auction process, including structuring and negotiating the investment vehicles that included multiple investor groups.
Represented U.S.-based precision manufacturing and engineering company in a successful sale through an auction process, including managing the sale and diligence process and drafting, negotiating, and closing all transaction-related documents.
Represented U.S.-based transportation company in a joint venture with robotics solution company to develop driver assistance and self-driving technology for commuter buses.
Represented a Chicago-based digital agency focusing on the pharmaceutical space in an auction sale process resulting in its sale to a multi-national commercialization partner, including involvement in all phases of the auction process, including diligence, negotiation of definitive documentation, and structuring of consideration.
Represented private equity fund in the acquisition of a maritime transportation company operating on the inland waterways in an auction purchase transaction, including all facets of diligence, tax and corporate structuring, negotiation of definitive documentation and completion of closing.
Represented a maritime transportation company in connection with negotiation and closing of a secured credit facility provided by three participatory national banks, including negotiation of all credit documents, facilitating collateral security on a diverse collateral base including maritime assets, coordinating opinions, and ultimate closing.
Represented private venture fund in the acquisition of stock of a high tech manufacturing business, including negotiation of employment agreements, option plans, and other incentive arrangements for retained executive management.
Represented biotech company in negotiations with venture capital firms resulting in the issuance of preferred stock and senior subordinated debentures and warrants.
Represented shareholders of direct marketing agency in sale of stock to publicly traded advertising conglomerate, including continuing employment agreements for selling shareholders.
Represented owner of nationally recognized retail specialty stores in issuance of a newly created series of preferred stock to venture capital investors.
Represented family-owned real estate partnership in negotiation of development venture in Austin, Texas, with large nationally recognized real estate firm.
Represented regional bank as lender's counsel in documentation for and negotiation of a series of secured loans to a wide array of manufacturing and service businesses.
Represented several telecommunications companies in connection with initial acquisitions and development of networks and eventual cash out liquidity sales to large publicly traded companies.