Brendan advises public and private companies, including private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, in a wide variety of complex business transactions including mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and joint ventures, as well as operational and corporate governance strategy. He has experience counseling clients in a number of industries including manufacturing, aerospace and defense, technology, media, telecommunications, chemicals, and consumer products.
In the past two years, he has written extensively about the federal funding programs created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and advised nearly 40 companies, private equity sponsors, and boards of directors on navigating eligibility, use of funds, and compliance with these programs.
Before practicing law, Brendan served in the Middle East and Europe for four years as a U.S. Army Field Artillery and Cavalry officer. He applies the management skills acquired during his service to strategically guide deals from initial structuring to closing. He is the firmwide chair of Baker Botts’ military veteran affinity group, “BB Vets.”
Related Experience
Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity, and Joint Ventures
- American Industrial Partners, a middle market private equity sponsor, in portfolio company, AHF Products’ acquisition of global manufacturer LM Flooring
- American Industrial Partners, in its business combination of portfolio company, Goss International, and Germany-based manroland web systems
- American Industrial Partners, in its separation of Dutch subsidiary, Contiweb B.V., from Goss International
- American Industrial Partners, in several add-on transactions for Goss International, including the acquisitions of Graphic Automation and Controls and Loudon Machine
- American Industrial Partners, in its acquisition of the wood flooring segment of Armstrong Flooring, Inc.
- American Industrial Partners, in several add-on transactions for portfolio company, acpi, including the acquisitions of Smart Cabinetry, Cabinets 2000, and Master WoodCraft Cabinetry
- DigitalGlobe, Inc. (Maxar Technologies), a publicly traded satellite imagery company, in connection with an international joint venture transaction
- Airdyne Aerospace Inc., in certain corporate matters
- Various additional defense contractors, in certain corporate matters
- Avenue Capital Management, LLC, in several transactions
- West Face Capital Inc., in certain investment transactions
- Hull Street Energy, LLC, a middle market private equity firm, in several transactions
- Several high profile New York City-based restaurant groups, in connection with Covid-19 federal funding matters
- Rheogistics LLC, in its acquisition by The International Group, Inc.
- DTI Management, LLC, a secondary live event ticket management company, in its sale to affiliates of CVC Capital Partners
- The Prudential Insurance Company of America and the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, in their acquisition of interests in West Deptford Energy from LS Power
- Crius Energy, LLC, in its $328 million acquisition by Vistra Energy
- Crius Energy, LLC, in its $173 million acquisition of U.S. Gas & Electric, Inc.
- The Walt Disney Company, in its $4 billion acquisition of Marvel Entertainment, Inc.
- Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., in its $1.9 billion unsolicited cash tender offer for Casey's General Stores, Inc.
- MasterCard, in its acquisition of an interest in First Performance Global
- STARZ, in connection with certain mergers and acquisitions transactions
- Liberty Interactive Corporation, in its $2.4 billion acquisition of zulily, inc. by way of an exchange offer
- Liberty Interactive Corporation, in its $430 million sale of Provide Commerce, Inc. (ProFlowers), to FTD Companies, Inc
- Liberty Media Corporation, in its $847 million common stock repurchase from Comcast Corporation and exchange of Leisure Arts, Inc. and a revenue sharing agreement relating to carriage of CNBC
- Liberty Media Corporation, in its sale of $500 million of Sirius XM Holdings Inc. common stock in a repurchase transaction
- Liberty Media Corporation, in its sale of preferred stock in Barnes & Noble, Inc.
- Monitronics International, Inc. (MONI), in its $502 million acquisition of Security Networks LLC from affiliates of Oak Hill Capital Partners
- Monitronics International, Inc. (MONI), in its $130 million acquisition of alarm monitoring accounts from Pinnacle Security
- AGL Resources Inc., in its $3.1 billion acquisition of Nicor Inc.
- Global independent power producer in its sale of the Red Oak power generation station to Energy Capital Partners
- Global independent power producer in its sale of the Ironwood power generation station to PPL Corporation
- ProLiance Energy, in the restructuring and sale of its natural gas marketing business to an affiliate of Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.
- Industrias Unidas, S.A. de C.V., in its sale of United Copper Industries, Inc. to KPS Partners, L.P.
Capital Markets and Corporate Governance
- Liberty Global plc, in connection with subsidiary VTR Finance B.V.'s global offering of US$1.4 billion of senior secured notes due 2024
- Liberty Global plc, in connection with its tracking stock structure
- A publicly traded motor sports promoter in connection with corporate governance advice
- An oil and gas exploration company in its corporate restructuring
- A privately held domestic publishing company in its corporate restructuring
Counsel to Financial Advisors
- Morgan Stanley & Co. as financial advisor to UIL Holdings in its $4.8 billion combination with Iberdrola USA
- Lazard Freres as financial advisor to the Conflicts Committee of TerraForm Power, Inc. in the $2.3 billion acquisition of Vivint Solar, Inc. by TerraForm and SunEdison Inc.
- Lazard Freres as financial advisor to the Conflicts Committee of TerraForm Power, Inc. in the $2.4 billion acquisition of First Wind Holdings by TerraForm and SunEdison Inc.
- Barclays Capital as financial advisor to Wisconsin Energy in its $9.1 billion acquisition of Integrys Energy
- Barclays Capital as financial advisor in Exelon in its $6.7 billion acquisition of Pepco Holdings
Pro Bono
- Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation, outside counsel and ambassador for the non-profit tasked by Congress to build the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial on the National Mall
- National Veteran Small Business Coalition, outside counsel to the largest non-profit trade association in the U.S. representing veteran-owned small business in the Federal marketplace
- Halcyon Angels, outside counsel for a network of angel investors committed to fueling the growth of early-stage impact-focused ventures
Awards & Community
Recognized as a nationwide "Private Equity Rising Star" by The Deal, 2019
News
PeopleFund's Formation of Nationwide Veteran Loan Fund
Global Legal ChronicleGlobal Legal Chronicle
Baker Botts Advises PeopleFund in Formation of Nationwide Veteran Loan Fund
Veterans News ReportVeterans News Report
Baker Botts Advises PeopleFund in the Formation of Nationwide Veteran Loan Fund
Who is Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael A. Grinston?
Task & PurposeTask & Purpose
Banks hurry to adapt to new rules easing M&A deals for PPP borrowers
S&P Global Market IntelligenceS&P Global Market Intelligence
Baker Botts Establishes “BB Vets,” an Affinity Group for Military Veterans
PPP Guidance Eases Some Obstacles in M&A Deals
Tax NotesTax Notes
CDT Roundup: 12 Deals, 9 Firms, 115 Lawyers, $4.44B
Texas Lawbook, TheTexas Lawbook, The
Baker Botts Represents Rheogistics in Acquisition by The International Group
Holland & Hart Names Stark Managing Partner, and More Promotions
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PE Movers: Rising Star Dignan of Baker Botts, and More
Deal, TheDeal, The
Baker Botts Elects 14-Member Partnership Class
Baker Botts Represents American Industrial Partners in Complex Cross-Border Acquisition
Baker Botts Represents American Industrial Partners in its Agreement to Acquire Armstrong Flooring Wood Segment for $100 Million
Baker Botts Announces 11 New Special Counsel
Baker Botts Co-Sponsors Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation Event
M&A Transaction | Time Warner Cable Inc.
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Deal Memo
The Deal PipelineThe Deal Pipeline
Baker Botts Represents Lazard as Financial Advisor to the Conflicts Committee of TerraForm Power in TerraForm’s and SunEdison’s $2.2 Billion Acquisition of Vivint Solar
Dealmaker of the Week: Robert Schumer of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison
Law.comLaw.com
Charter Reaches $55B Deal For Time Warner Cable
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Liberty Broadband Supports Charter Communications in Merger with Time Warner Cable and Acquisition of Bright House Networks; Liberty Broadband to Invest $5 billion, Funded in Part by Committed Equity Subscriptions
M&A Transaction | Integrys Energy Group Inc.
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Baker Botts Represents Monitronics International Baker Botts Represents Monitronics International
Liberty Media’s Change of Ownership in Barnes & Noble Led by Baker Botts
News Release
Thought Leadership
Valve Manufacturers Association of America's 2021 Valve Forum Event
Speeches & PresentationsStimulus Package Provides Additional Relief to Businesses Including New Paycheck Protection Program (PPP); SBA Alters Original PPP Rules and Adds Rules For New PPP
Client UpdatesPPP Loans in M&A Transactions: SBA Issues New Guidance Outlining the Required Procedures for a Change of Ownership of a PPP Borrower
Client UpdatesCorporate Update
Can PPP Loans Cause M&A Groans?
Client UpdatesCorporate Update
SBA Issues New FAQs to Address PPP Loan Forgiveness and Interplay of PPP Loans and EIDL Grants
Client UpdatesCorporate Update
Paycheck Protection Program Gets Extended Life - Borrowers Can Apply for PPP Loans Until August 8
Client UpdatesCorporate Update
SBA's New EZ Loan Forgiveness Application Makes PPP Loan Forgiveness Easier for Some Borrowers; More Businesses Become Eligible for the PPP; and Owner-Borrowers get Clarification on a Path to Full Forgiveness
Client UpdatesCorporate Update
Paycheck Protection Program Reforms Give Borrowers More Time to Use Funds and Make it Easier to Have Loans Forgiven
Client UpdatesCorporate Update
SBA and Treasury Release Regulations Regarding PPP Loan Forgiveness, Review Procedures, and Borrower and Lender Responsibilities
Client UpdatesCorporate Update
SBA and Treasury Release PPP Loan Forgiveness Application; Answering Some Questions While Others Remain
Client UpdatesCorporate Update
SBA Again Revises PPP "Necessity" Certification; Introduces $2 Million Safe Harbor and Extends Deadline to May 18th
Client UpdatesCorporate Update
SBA Extends Paycheck Protection Program "Safe Harbor," While DOJ and Treasury Ramp Up Enforcement
Client UpdatesLitigation Update
The New Main Street Lending Program: A Guide to The Fed's Changes and Additions to the Facilities and Comparison of the Program Terms
Client UpdatesCorporate Update
SBA Issues New Guidance on PPP Eligibility and Provides May 7 Safe Harbor Deadline to Repay if Ineligible
Client UpdatesCorporate Update
The $484B Interim Coronavirus Funding Bill - What's in the Bill, What's Not, and When Will PPP Funds Run Out Again?
Client UpdatesCorporate Update
Federal Reserve Activates and Identifies the Structure of its Main Street Lending Program
Client UpdatesCorporate Update
Treasury Issues Updated Guidance on CARES Act’s Paycheck Protection Program
Client UpdatesCorporate Update
Private Equity Guide - COVID-19: Private Equity Firms and Portfolio Companies
Client UpdatesCorporate Update
Treasury Issues Anticipated Guidance on CARES Act’s Paycheck Protection Program
Client UpdatesCorporate Update
Congress Passes $2 Trillion Stimulus Bill in Response to Coronavirus Pandemic
Client UpdatesCoronavirus Crisis Response Update
Federal Reserve Announces Programs to Support Markets and Businesses
Client UpdatesFederal Response Update
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Veterans ETA 2021
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2020 Virtual M&A Primer
On December 1, 3, 8 and 10 at 11:00a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT, Baker Botts is hosting the Virtual M&A Primer, presented by the Baker Botts Corporate group across various offices.
Trends Impacting Portfolio Company Valuation: Cybersecurity, Privacy and Accelerating Profits
Baker Botts will be hosting a two-part seminar on recent issues impacting private equity portfolio company value on Tuesday, April 30, 2019.
Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation
Baker Botts is proud to support and sponsor the Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation’s inaugural fundraising event on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 in Washington, DC.