Andrew M. Banks

Fund Formation Matters

• Represented a large investment fund sponsor in its formation of an $800 million fund focused on growth capital investments in lower middle-market companies
• Represented a fund manager in its formation of a $100 million fund and acquisitions of several portfolio companies from an institutional investor
• Represented a mid-market venture capital fund sponsor in its formation of a $1 billion follow-on fund focused on early-stage investments
• Represented a reinsurance company in its formation of a mid-market reinsurance fund
• Represented a fund manager in its formation of a series of investment funds focused on blockchain and digital asset investments

Private Equity and Venture Capital Investment Transactions

• Represented a large U.S. automaker in various private equity and venture capital fund investment, co-investment, and direct investment transactions on behalf of its asset management subsidiary and related entities
• Represented a Japanese institutional investor in various private equity fund investment transactions, secondary purchases, and co-investments
• Represented a large Australian pension fund in various private equity fund investment transactions
• Represented a large Canadian pension fund in various private equity fund investment and co-investment transactions

Merger and Acquisition Transactions

• Represented one of the world’s largest private equity firms in its $500 million roll-up series of acquisitions of international fashion and design companies and clothing manufacturers, and several add-ons
• Represented a $30 billion New York-based private equity firm in a $500 million portfolio company acquisition and series of add-ons, and provided ongoing corporate support to the portfolio company
• Represented a health care-focused private equity firm in a $250 million take-private acquisition of a medical device manufacturer
• Represented an investment consortium in its $750 million acquisition of substantially all of the assets of one of the United States’ largest owners and operators of long-term health care facilities
• Represented a late-stage Silicon Valley semiconductor manufacturer in its $500 million sale to a China-based private equity firm
• Represented a large health care service provider in its $500 million acquisition by a multinational technology and consulting company
• Represented a health care REIT in a $2 billion merger with another health care REIT
• Represented a large U.S. banking corporation in connection with its agreement to acquire an East Coast regional bank for $1.8 billion
• Represented an airport development and services company in its winning bid for the $4 billion redevelopment and long-term operation of New York LaGuardia Airport
• Represented the buyer in the $2 billion acquisition of the Carolina Panthers

Growth Equity and Minority Investment Transactions

• Represented a Japanese conglomerate in its joint venture and acquisition of minority positions in various international seafood manufacturers and holders of fish-farming rights
• Represented an institutional investor in its acquisition of a minority interest in a holding company owner of an NBA franchise
• Represented an institutional investor in its acquisition of a minority interest in a holding company owner of an MLS franchise
• Represented various investors and investment consortiums in acquisitions of e-sports teams and companies holding e-sports team assets, expansion franchises, and various corporate matters.