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Jason Osborn is a partner in King & Spalding’s Corporate practice group and is based in the New York office. He focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, and other complex transactions. He has extensive experience representing well-known financial firms and their portfolio companies, public companies, and founders on their capital raising activities, business development strategies and their most complicated growth endeavors.

With more than 20 years of experience, Jason counsels clients on their business development strategies and regularly represents private equity funds and their portfolio companies, public and private companies, family offices, founders and entrepreneurs, SPACs and other investors in complex transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, going-private transactions, joint ventures, divestitures, private financings, recapitalizations, and restructurings. He also regularly advises clients on corporate governance, executive compensation, and general corporate matters.

Jason brings a solutions-oriented focus to his practice, helping his clients contextualize risk to successfully achieve their commercial goals. His clients appreciate his calm demeanor, creativity and responsiveness. His experience spreads across a wide range of industries such as infrastructure, technology, health care, financial services, retail and consumer products, and manufacturing. Jason devotes significant time to pro bono matters, with a focus on immigration and juvenile justice issues.

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Credentials

J.D., University of Michigan Law School, cum laude

B.A., New York University

Illinois

New York

Advisory Board Member and former Board President, Changing Worlds

Former Adjunct Professor, “Private Equity Funds and Transactions: Issues and Documentation,” University of Illinois College of Law

Former Executive Board Member and Corresponding Secretary, Central Lake View Neighbors (2012-2015)

“Key Lawyer,” Capital Markets: Equity Offerings


Legal 500 US, 2023–2024

M&A/Corporate and Commercial – M&A: Middle Market


Legal 500 US, 2016–2017

Emerging Leader


The M&A Advisor, 2016

Notable Practitioner - M&A


IFLR 1000, 2020, 2022, 2024

2020 Global SPAC M&A Deal


Global M&A Network, 2021

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Recognition

“Key Lawyer,” Capital Markets: Equity Offerings


Legal 500 US, 2023–2024

M&A/Corporate and Commercial – M&A: Middle Market


Legal 500 US, 2016–2017

Emerging Leader


The M&A Advisor, 2016

Notable Practitioner - M&A


IFLR 1000, 2020, 2022, 2024

2020 Global SPAC M&A Deal


Global M&A Network, 2021

Matters

Infrastructure, Industrials and Business Services

Represented an owner of fixed base operator (FBO) properties in the following:

Acquisition of an FBO located in the southern United States.

Acquisition of an FBO in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Acquisition of the FBO assets and operations at several U.S. airports from a family-owned aviation network.

Acquisition of the FBO assets and operations of a California-based aviation services provider.

Sale of a majority stake in the company.

Represented a private equity fund in connection with the acquisition of a market-leading provider of airline and aviation services and products and its subsidiaries.

Represented two private equity investment funds in the acquisition of a supplier of overhead doors.

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Infrastructure, Industrials and Business Services

Represented an owner of fixed base operator (FBO) properties in the following:

Acquisition of an FBO located in the southern United States.

Acquisition of an FBO in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Acquisition of the FBO assets and operations at several U.S. airports from a family-owned aviation network.

Acquisition of the FBO assets and operations of a California-based aviation services provider.

Sale of a majority stake in the company.

Represented a private equity fund in connection with the acquisition of a market-leading provider of airline and aviation services and products and its subsidiaries.

Represented two private equity investment funds in the acquisition of a supplier of overhead doors.

Represented Dune Acquisition Corporation, a special purpose acquisition company, in its business combination with Global Hydrogen Energy, which seeks to be a leader in the sustainable energy transition as a next-generation industrial gas supplier.

Represented Fathom Digital Manufacturing Corporation, an industry-leading on-demand digital manufacturing services provider, in its business combination with a special purpose acquisition company.

Representing Holicity, a special purpose acquisition company, in its business combination with Astra, a company with the mission of launching a new generation of space services to improve life on Earth.

Represented B. Riley Principal Merger Corp. in its business combination with Alta Equipment Holdings, a leading provider of premium industrial and construction equipment and related services.

Represented Boxwood Merger Corp. in its business combination with Atlas Technical Consultants, a leading provider of professional testing, inspection, engineering, and consulting services.

Represented Platinum Eagle Acquisition Corp. in its merger agreement with Target Logistics Management and RL Signor Holdings.

Represented Hudson Ferry Capital in the sale of ALCOM, a Maine-based manufacturer of open and enclosed aluminum trailers.

Represented a newly formed portfolio company in its acquisition of a Dallas-based provider of HVAC and plumbing services.

Represented an Illinois-based manufacturer of recycled plastic lumber in its sale to a private equity firm.

Technology, Media and Telecommunications

Represented a leading entertainment brand offering dynamic games, systems and services for casino, lottery, social gaming, online gaming and sports betting. in connection with the following:

Acquisition of a leading digital content studio, to expand the purchaser’s portfolio of content and accelerate the global market penetration of its business.

Acquisition of a Scandinavian company specializing in the business of developing and selling mobile games.

Financing and acquisition of a UK and Australia-based business specializing in building end-to-end sports betting platforms.

Represented an Illinois-based provider of software for professional services firms and other document-intensive organizations in connection with the following:

Acquisition of a modern, cloud-based litigation platform designed for complex, document-intensive litigation.

Acquisition of a provider of customizable templates.

Acquisition of a transaction management software provider.

Represented Quantum FinTech Acquisition Corporation, a special purpose acquisition company, in its business combination with TradeStation, a fintech pioneer.

Representing Dune Acquisition Corporation, a special purpose acquisition company, in connection with its business combination with TradeZero Holding Corp., which offers a next-generation trading platform targeting the global active trader community.

Represented Velocity Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, in its business combination with BBQ Holding, a leading specialty e-commerce platform for higher-end BBQ grills, grilling accessories, and outdoor living products for both homeowners and professional builders.

Represented Seven Oaks Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, in its business combination with Boxed, an e-commerce grocery shopping platform selling bulk consumables to households and businesses.

Represented Benson Hill, a Missouri-based food technology company unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants, in its business combination with Star Peak Corp II.

Represented R1 RCM, a leading provider of technology-driven solutions that transform the patient experience and financial performance of healthcare providers, in connection with the following:

Acquisition of VisitPay, the leading digital payment solution provider.

Sale of its emergency medical services (EMS) business, including EMS Revenue Cycle Management and Electronic Patient Care Reporting, to Sarnova Holdings, a leading specialty distributor of healthcare products in the EMS and acute care markets and a subsidiary of Patricia Industries.

Represented Vistas Media Acquisition Company, in its business combination with Anghami, the leading music streaming platform and service in the Middle East and North Africa.

Represented FAST Acquisition Corp., in its announced business combination with Fertitta Entertainment, the parent company of Golden Nugget/Landry’s, a leader in the gaming, restaurant, hospitality, and entertainment industry.

Represented Diamond Eagle Acquisition Corp. in its business combination with DraftKings, a digital sports entertainment and gaming company known for its industry-leading daily fantasy sports and mobile sports betting platforms and SBTech, a global leader in omnichannel sports betting and gaming solutions.

Represented Reverb Holdings, a privately held marketplace for new, used, and vintage music gear in its sale to Etsy, the global marketplace for unique and creative goods.

Represented GTY Technology Holdings, in its business combination with Bonfire Interactive, CityBase, eCivis, Open Counter Enterprises, Questica, and Sherpa Government Solutions.

Healthcare and Life Sciences

Represented a private equity fund dedicated to building market-leading health care businesses, in connection with the following:

Acquisition of a business consulting services provider.

Acquisition of a provider of solutions to health care benefits administrators.

Acquisition of a leading provider of diagnostic instrumentation and medical devices.

Sale of associated assets of its subsidiary companies to members of a leading provider of onsite healthcare, medical emergency services and occupational health solutions.

Acquisition of a UK-based global provider of medical trauma products and training.

Acquisition of a manufacturer of therapeutic tablets and powdered blends.

Acquisition of a leading provider of medical products for the treatment of burns.

Acquisition of a global provider of medical risk management for businesses and organizations and on its simultaneous acquisition of another medical solutions company.

Acquisition of a leading provider of tactical medical and first responder products.

Represented a leading business development company in connection with a series of restructuring and recapitalization transactions with respect to a dental health care center.

Represented a private equity fund in its acquisition of an emergency medical equipment provider and its subsidiaries.

Represented EMMAC Life Sciences, Europe’s largest independent cannabis company, in its proposed merger agreement with Andina Acquisition Corp. III.

Matters

Infrastructure, Industrials and Business Services

Represented an owner of fixed base operator (FBO) properties in the following:

Acquisition of an FBO located in the southern United States.

Acquisition of an FBO in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Acquisition of the FBO assets and operations at several U.S. airports from a family-owned aviation network.

Acquisition of the FBO assets and operations of a California-based aviation services provider.

Sale of a majority stake in the company.

Represented a private equity fund in connection with the acquisition of a market-leading provider of airline and aviation services and products and its subsidiaries.

Represented two private equity investment funds in the acquisition of a supplier of overhead doors.

See more

Close

Matters

Infrastructure, Industrials and Business Services

Represented an owner of fixed base operator (FBO) properties in the following:

Acquisition of an FBO located in the southern United States.

Acquisition of an FBO in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Acquisition of the FBO assets and operations at several U.S. airports from a family-owned aviation network.

Acquisition of the FBO assets and operations of a California-based aviation services provider.

Sale of a majority stake in the company.

Represented a private equity fund in connection with the acquisition of a market-leading provider of airline and aviation services and products and its subsidiaries.

Represented two private equity investment funds in the acquisition of a supplier of overhead doors.

Represented Dune Acquisition Corporation, a special purpose acquisition company, in its business combination with Global Hydrogen Energy, which seeks to be a leader in the sustainable energy transition as a next-generation industrial gas supplier.

Represented Fathom Digital Manufacturing Corporation, an industry-leading on-demand digital manufacturing services provider, in its business combination with a special purpose acquisition company.

Representing Holicity, a special purpose acquisition company, in its business combination with Astra, a company with the mission of launching a new generation of space services to improve life on Earth.

Represented B. Riley Principal Merger Corp. in its business combination with Alta Equipment Holdings, a leading provider of premium industrial and construction equipment and related services.

Represented Boxwood Merger Corp. in its business combination with Atlas Technical Consultants, a leading provider of professional testing, inspection, engineering, and consulting services.

Represented Platinum Eagle Acquisition Corp. in its merger agreement with Target Logistics Management and RL Signor Holdings.

Represented Hudson Ferry Capital in the sale of ALCOM, a Maine-based manufacturer of open and enclosed aluminum trailers.

Represented a newly formed portfolio company in its acquisition of a Dallas-based provider of HVAC and plumbing services.

Represented an Illinois-based manufacturer of recycled plastic lumber in its sale to a private equity firm.

Technology, Media and Telecommunications

Represented a leading entertainment brand offering dynamic games, systems and services for casino, lottery, social gaming, online gaming and sports betting. in connection with the following:

Acquisition of a leading digital content studio, to expand the purchaser’s portfolio of content and accelerate the global market penetration of its business.

Acquisition of a Scandinavian company specializing in the business of developing and selling mobile games.

Financing and acquisition of a UK and Australia-based business specializing in building end-to-end sports betting platforms.

Represented an Illinois-based provider of software for professional services firms and other document-intensive organizations in connection with the following:

Acquisition of a modern, cloud-based litigation platform designed for complex, document-intensive litigation.

Acquisition of a provider of customizable templates.

Acquisition of a transaction management software provider.

Represented Quantum FinTech Acquisition Corporation, a special purpose acquisition company, in its business combination with TradeStation, a fintech pioneer.

Representing Dune Acquisition Corporation, a special purpose acquisition company, in connection with its business combination with TradeZero Holding Corp., which offers a next-generation trading platform targeting the global active trader community.

Represented Velocity Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, in its business combination with BBQ Holding, a leading specialty e-commerce platform for higher-end BBQ grills, grilling accessories, and outdoor living products for both homeowners and professional builders.

Represented Seven Oaks Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, in its business combination with Boxed, an e-commerce grocery shopping platform selling bulk consumables to households and businesses.

Represented Benson Hill, a Missouri-based food technology company unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants, in its business combination with Star Peak Corp II.

Represented R1 RCM, a leading provider of technology-driven solutions that transform the patient experience and financial performance of healthcare providers, in connection with the following:

Acquisition of VisitPay, the leading digital payment solution provider.

Sale of its emergency medical services (EMS) business, including EMS Revenue Cycle Management and Electronic Patient Care Reporting, to Sarnova Holdings, a leading specialty distributor of healthcare products in the EMS and acute care markets and a subsidiary of Patricia Industries.

Represented Vistas Media Acquisition Company, in its business combination with Anghami, the leading music streaming platform and service in the Middle East and North Africa.

Represented FAST Acquisition Corp., in its announced business combination with Fertitta Entertainment, the parent company of Golden Nugget/Landry’s, a leader in the gaming, restaurant, hospitality, and entertainment industry.

Represented Diamond Eagle Acquisition Corp. in its business combination with DraftKings, a digital sports entertainment and gaming company known for its industry-leading daily fantasy sports and mobile sports betting platforms and SBTech, a global leader in omnichannel sports betting and gaming solutions.

Represented Reverb Holdings, a privately held marketplace for new, used, and vintage music gear in its sale to Etsy, the global marketplace for unique and creative goods.

Represented GTY Technology Holdings, in its business combination with Bonfire Interactive, CityBase, eCivis, Open Counter Enterprises, Questica, and Sherpa Government Solutions.

Healthcare and Life Sciences

Represented a private equity fund dedicated to building market-leading health care businesses, in connection with the following:

Acquisition of a business consulting services provider.

Acquisition of a provider of solutions to health care benefits administrators.

Acquisition of a leading provider of diagnostic instrumentation and medical devices.

Sale of associated assets of its subsidiary companies to members of a leading provider of onsite healthcare, medical emergency services and occupational health solutions.

Acquisition of a UK-based global provider of medical trauma products and training.

Acquisition of a manufacturer of therapeutic tablets and powdered blends.

Acquisition of a leading provider of medical products for the treatment of burns.

Acquisition of a global provider of medical risk management for businesses and organizations and on its simultaneous acquisition of another medical solutions company.

Acquisition of a leading provider of tactical medical and first responder products.

Represented a leading business development company in connection with a series of restructuring and recapitalization transactions with respect to a dental health care center.

Represented a private equity fund in its acquisition of an emergency medical equipment provider and its subsidiaries.

Represented EMMAC Life Sciences, Europe’s largest independent cannabis company, in its proposed merger agreement with Andina Acquisition Corp. III.

Credentials

J.D., University of Michigan Law School, cum laude

B.A., New York University

Illinois

New York

Advisory Board Member and former Board President, Changing Worlds

Former Adjunct Professor, “Private Equity Funds and Transactions: Issues and Documentation,” University of Illinois College of Law

Former Executive Board Member and Corresponding Secretary, Central Lake View Neighbors (2012-2015)

“Key Lawyer,” Capital Markets: Equity Offerings


Legal 500 US, 2023–2024

M&A/Corporate and Commercial – M&A: Middle Market


Legal 500 US, 2016–2017

Emerging Leader


The M&A Advisor, 2016

Notable Practitioner - M&A


IFLR 1000, 2020, 2022, 2024

2020 Global SPAC M&A Deal


Global M&A Network, 2021

Close

Recognition

“Key Lawyer,” Capital Markets: Equity Offerings


Legal 500 US, 2023–2024

M&A/Corporate and Commercial – M&A: Middle Market


Legal 500 US, 2016–2017

Emerging Leader


The M&A Advisor, 2016

Notable Practitioner - M&A


IFLR 1000, 2020, 2022, 2024

2020 Global SPAC M&A Deal


Global M&A Network, 2021