Gerald Brant

Gerald Brant’s practice focuses on merger and acquisition transactions, including leveraged buy-out, carve-out and other private equity transactions. He also advises investment funds and companies on shareholder activism and defense matters. In addition, Mr. Brant represents both financial and strategic clients on a variety of other corporate matters, including corporate governance, fiduciary and securities issues.

Experience:

• Also advises investment funds and companies on shareholder activism and defense matters.
• Focuses on mergers and acquisition transactions, including leveraged buy-out, carve-out and other private equity transactions.

Representative Work:

• Mergers and Acquisitions:
  • A global private equity fund in its acquisition of the management services division of a New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)-listed provider of information management solutions.
  • A privately owned premier provider of health care services in its acquisition of another such provider.
  • A global private equity fund in its sale of a vacation ownership company.
  • A global private equity fund in its acquisition of a leading provider of operational support and risk management services.
• Shareholder Activism:
  • Two hedge funds acting jointly in their negotiation for seats on the board of a NYSE-listed U.S. energy infrastructure company.
  • A hedge fund in its negotiation for seats on the board of a NYSE-listed provider of human resources solutions.
  • A hedge fund in its negotiation for seats on the board of a NYSE-listed operator of fast food restaurants.
  • A hedge fund in its consent solicitation with respect to a NYSE-listed hospital operator.
• Investment Funds and Other Matters:
  • A NYSE-listed owner of dry bulk vessels in its separation from its CEO and related matters.
  • A hedge fund in a private placement concurrent with the initial public offering (IPO) of a NYSE-listed thermal coal operator.
  • A NYSE-listed holding company in its separation from its chief executive officer (CEO) and related matters.

Education:

• B.A., Columbia University, magna cum laude, 2004
• J.D., Columbia Law School, 2007

Bar Admissions:

• New York