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Financial Services Group on the establishment of a US$ 1 billion Shari’ah compliant Africa infrastructure financing fund.{{ FIELD }}Represented International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) on the launch of the first ever Islamic finance compatible sovereign energy fund.{{ FIELD }}Represented ICD on the establishment of a US$ 300 million fund to invest in banks and financial institutions in Islamic Development Bank (IDB) member countries.{{ FIELD }}Represented a Mauritius based asset manager on the launch of an investment fund focused on lending to small and medium sized-enterprises in Africa.{{ FIELD }}Represented Dalma Capital on the launch of Quencia Saudi Equity, the first investment fund established and regulated in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) to be permitted to directly own and trade equities listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul).{{ FIELD }}Represented Credit Suisse on the establishment of a long-only MENA investment fund.{{ FIELD }}Represented Gulf Finance House (GFH) on a series of investment funds focussing on investment into US real estate portfolios.{{ FIELD }}Represented SEDCO Capital and Wasatah Capital on the establishment of listed Saudi Arabian REITs, SEDCO Capital REIT Fund and Wasatah REIT, respectively, both of which were approved by the Saudi Arabian Capital Market Authority (CMA).{{ FIELD }}Corporate, Mergers \u0026amp; Acquisitions and Venture Capital\nRepresented Aviva on its GBP 5.6 billion acquisition of Friends Life.{{ FIELD }}Represented HSBC Private Equity Middle East Limited on the management buy-out of a 80.1% stake in HSBC Private Equity Middle East Limited.{{ FIELD }}Represented OCI NV on its US$ 9 billion public takeover offer for Egypt based Orascom Construction Industries SAE and simultaneous admission to listing and trading on NYSE Euronext Amsterdam.{{ FIELD }}Represented Emirates Group subsidiary dnata on the sale of a majority stake in Mercator to Warburg Pincus.{{ FIELD }}Represented Man Group plc on its GBP 220 million outsourcing arrangement with Citibank for a range of fund services for Man Group’s global network.{{ FIELD }}Represented Delivery Hero on its US$ 220 million acquisition of the Talabat on-line food ordering business including reorganization of the business in the GCC.{{ FIELD }}Represented Mohammed Bin Rashid Fund for SMEs (MBRF) and Riyad TAQNIA Fund (RTF) on their investment in Beehive Group Limited, the UAE's first online marketplace for peer to peer lending.{{ FIELD }}Represented Riyad TAQNIA Fund (RTF), on its investment in Souqalmal Holdings Limited a leading comparison site in the Middle East{{ FIELD }}Macky O’Sullivan is a partner in the Private Funds, Technology and Venture Capital practices of King \u0026amp; Spalding. Macky has represented and advised clients on a broad range of investment funds, technology and venture capital matters. Macky also regularly advises clients on the establishment of conventional and Shari’ah-compliant investment funds including venture capital funds. Macky is co-head of the firm’s Africa practice and has extensive experience advising clients on transactions in Africa. \nMacky has been consistently recognized by Chambers Global, Legal 500, Euromoney and Who's Who Legal for his practice. Macky was recently recognized by Law360 as a Rising Star in Fintech in their annual list of top legal talent under the age of 40. He was the recipient of the Rising Star of the Year Award at the Chambers Awards 2025, the Rising Star - Lawyer of the Year Award at the IFLR Middle East Awards 2020 and was named “Rising Star - Private Practice” by Legal Week at the Middle East Legal Awards 2020. He was also the recipient of the Inclusion Advocacy Leader of the Year Award at the Legal Benchmarking Group Social Impact Awards EMEA 2024. Additionally, Macky has been recognized by Yahoo Finance and EMpower as a Future Leader on the annual Future Leaders list (2021). \nPrior to joining King \u0026amp; Spalding, Macky worked in the corporate department of a magic circle law firm and has spent a period on secondment with London Stock Exchange listed hedge fund Man Group plc advising on corporate and investment fund matters. Macky also worked in the UK House of Lords for Rt. Hon Baroness Scotland of Asthal QC (Commonwealth Secretary-General and former UK Attorney General). \nHe holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Intellectual Property Law from Oxford University and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from the London School of Economics (LSE). Partner \"Middle East Inclusion Advocacy Leader of the Year\"  Legal Benchmarking Group Social Impact Awards 2024 Macky O'Sullivan is always supportive and goes out of his way to make things happen. He is a super-dependable guy\" Venture Capital \u0026amp; Emerging Markets - Chambers Global Leading Lawyer, Fintech Chambers 2025 \"Macky was our hero many times. He's always available, always supportive, and goes out of his way to make things happen\" Chambers Rising Star - Fintech (Top Attorneys under 40) Law360 Next Generation Partner  The Legal 500 EMEA 2024: Investment Fund Formation and Management - United Arab Emirates \"Macky O'Sullivan is always super-responsive\" Chambers Global 2024: Venture Capital and Emerging Companies in the UAE Leading practitioner for Investment Funds Euromoney 2022 Rising Star Euromoney's 2021 Rising Stars Expert Guide \"Responsive, attentive and proactive; understands our needs and what our expectations are\". Legal 500 EMEA 2021 \"Macky O’Sullivan has a unique skillset on Africa investing, making him a formidable advisor\". Legal 500 EMEA 2021 \"Macky O’Sullivan is committed and knowledgeable\".  Legal 500 EMEA 2021 Rising Star  The Middle East Legal Awards 2020 Rising Star - Lawyer of the Year  IFLR Middle East Awards 2020 Rising Star Black British Business Awards 2019 Recognised as a \"Rising Star\" and \"has developed a particularly strong practice in Africa-focused funds\".  Legal 500: Investment Fund Formation and Management 2020 Ranked as a leading lawyer  Who’s Who Legal 2018-2024 London School of Economics (LSE)  Oxford University, UK  Investment Funds and Asset Management\nRepresented McKinley Capital Management LLC, on the launch of a US$ 8 billion fund investing in listed companies in the MEASA region, with the State Pension Fund of Alaska as the anchor investor. Represented Mumtalakat on its US$ 2 billion co-investment program with the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF). Represented Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) and Infrastructure Leasing \u0026amp; Financial Services Group on the establishment of a US$ 1 billion Shari’ah compliant Africa infrastructure financing fund. Represented International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) on the launch of the first ever Islamic finance compatible sovereign energy fund. Represented ICD on the establishment of a US$ 300 million fund to invest in banks and financial institutions in Islamic Development Bank (IDB) member countries. Represented a Mauritius based asset manager on the launch of an investment fund focused on lending to small and medium sized-enterprises in Africa. Represented Dalma Capital on the launch of Quencia Saudi Equity, the first investment fund established and regulated in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) to be permitted to directly own and trade equities listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul). Represented Credit Suisse on the establishment of a long-only MENA investment fund. Represented Gulf Finance House (GFH) on a series of investment funds focussing on investment into US real estate portfolios. Represented SEDCO Capital and Wasatah Capital on the establishment of listed Saudi Arabian REITs, SEDCO Capital REIT Fund and Wasatah REIT, respectively, both of which were approved by the Saudi Arabian Capital Market Authority (CMA). Corporate, Mergers \u0026amp; Acquisitions and Venture Capital\nRepresented Aviva on its GBP 5.6 billion acquisition of Friends Life. Represented HSBC Private Equity Middle East Limited on the management buy-out of a 80.1% stake in HSBC Private Equity Middle East Limited. Represented OCI NV on its US$ 9 billion public takeover offer for Egypt based Orascom Construction Industries SAE and simultaneous admission to listing and trading on NYSE Euronext Amsterdam. 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professional services firms and other document-intensive organizations in connection with the following:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAcquisition of a modern, cloud-based litigation platform designed for complex, document-intensive litigation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAcquisition of a provider of customizable templates.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAcquisition of a transaction management software provider.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented Quantum FinTech Acquisition Corporation, a special purpose acquisition company, in its business combination with TradeStation, a fintech pioneer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented Benson Hill, a Missouri-based food technology company unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants, in its business combination with Star Peak Corp II.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented 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:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAcquisition of VisitPay, the leading digital payment solution provider.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eSale 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented Vistas Media Acquisition Company, in its business combination with Anghami, the leading music streaming platform and service in the Middle East and North Africa.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented FAST Acquisition Corp., in its announced business combination with Fertitta Entertainment, the parent company of Golden Nugget/Landry\u0026rsquo;s, a leader in the gaming, restaurant, hospitality, and entertainment industry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented GTY Technology Holdings, in its business combination with Bonfire Interactive, CityBase, eCivis, Open Counter Enterprises, Questica, and Sherpa Government Solutions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHealthcare and Life Sciences\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresented a private equity fund dedicated to building market-leading health care businesses, in connection with the following:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 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burns.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAcquisition of a global provider of medical risk management for businesses and organizations and on its simultaneous acquisition of another medical solutions company.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAcquisition of a leading provider of tactical medical and first responder products.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented a leading business development company in connection with a series of restructuring and recapitalization transactions with respect to a dental health care center.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented a private equity fund in its acquisition of an emergency medical equipment provider and its subsidiaries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented EMMAC Life Sciences, Europe\u0026rsquo;s largest independent cannabis company, in its proposed merger agreement with Andina Acquisition Corp. 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Read more.","primary_title_id":15,"translated_fields":{"en":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eJason Osborn is a partner in King \u0026amp; Spalding\u0026rsquo;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.[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJason 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.\u003c/p\u003e","matters":["\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfrastructure, Industrials and Business Services\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresented an owner of fixed base operator (FBO) properties in the following:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAcquisition of an FBO located in the southern United States.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAcquisition of an FBO in San Juan, Puerto Rico.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAcquisition of the FBO assets and operations at several U.S. airports from a family-owned aviation network.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAcquisition of the FBO assets and operations of a California-based aviation services provider.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eSale of a majority stake in the company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented a private equity fund in connection with the acquisition of a market-leading provider of airline and aviation services and products and its subsidiaries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented two private equity investment funds in the acquisition of a supplier of overhead doors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented Fathom Digital Manufacturing Corporation, an industry-leading on-demand digital manufacturing services provider, in its business combination with a special purpose acquisition company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented Boxwood Merger Corp. in its business combination with Atlas Technical Consultants, a leading provider of professional testing, inspection, engineering, and consulting services.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented Platinum Eagle Acquisition Corp. in its merger agreement with Target Logistics Management and RL Signor Holdings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented Hudson Ferry Capital in the sale of ALCOM, a Maine-based manufacturer of open and enclosed aluminum trailers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented a newly formed portfolio company in its acquisition of a Dallas-based provider of HVAC and plumbing services.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented an Illinois-based manufacturer of recycled plastic lumber in its sale to a private equity firm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology, Media and Telecommunications\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresented 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:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAcquisition of a leading digital content studio, to expand the purchaser\u0026rsquo;s portfolio of content and accelerate the global market penetration of its business.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAcquisition of a Scandinavian company specializing in the business of developing and selling mobile games.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eFinancing and acquisition of a UK and Australia-based business specializing in building end-to-end sports betting platforms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented an Illinois-based provider of software for professional services firms and other document-intensive organizations in connection with the following:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAcquisition of a modern, cloud-based litigation platform designed for complex, document-intensive litigation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAcquisition of a provider of customizable templates.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAcquisition of a transaction management software provider.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented Quantum FinTech Acquisition Corporation, a special purpose acquisition company, in its business combination with TradeStation, a fintech pioneer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented Benson Hill, a Missouri-based food technology company unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants, in its business combination with Star Peak Corp II.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented 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:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAcquisition of VisitPay, the leading digital payment solution provider.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eSale 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented Vistas Media Acquisition Company, in its business combination with Anghami, the leading music streaming platform and service in the Middle East and North Africa.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented FAST Acquisition Corp., in its announced business combination with Fertitta Entertainment, the parent company of Golden Nugget/Landry\u0026rsquo;s, a leader in the gaming, restaurant, hospitality, and entertainment industry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented GTY Technology Holdings, in its business combination with Bonfire Interactive, CityBase, eCivis, Open Counter Enterprises, Questica, and Sherpa Government Solutions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHealthcare and Life Sciences\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresented a private equity fund dedicated to building market-leading health care businesses, in connection with the following:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAcquisition of a business consulting services provider.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAcquisition of a provider of solutions to health care benefits administrators.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAcquisition of a leading provider of diagnostic instrumentation and medical devices.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eSale of associated assets of its subsidiary companies to members of a leading provider of onsite healthcare, medical emergency services and occupational health solutions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAcquisition of a UK-based global provider of medical trauma products and training.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAcquisition of a manufacturer of therapeutic tablets and powdered blends.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAcquisition of a leading provider of medical products for the treatment of burns.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAcquisition of a global provider of medical risk management for businesses and organizations and on its simultaneous acquisition of another medical solutions company.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAcquisition of a leading provider of tactical medical and first responder products.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented a leading business development company in connection with a series of restructuring and recapitalization transactions with respect to a dental health care center.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented a private equity fund in its acquisition of an emergency medical equipment provider and its subsidiaries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented EMMAC Life Sciences, Europe\u0026rsquo;s largest independent cannabis company, in its proposed merger agreement with Andina Acquisition Corp. III.\u003c/p\u003e"],"recognitions":[{"title":"“Key Lawyer,” Capital Markets: Equity Offerings ","detail":"Legal 500 US, 2023–2024"},{"title":"M\u0026A/Corporate and Commercial – M\u0026A: Middle Market ","detail":"Legal 500 US, 2016–2017"},{"title":"Emerging Leader","detail":"The M\u0026A Advisor, 2016"},{"title":"Notable Practitioner - M\u0026A","detail":"IFLR 1000, 2020, 2022, 2024"},{"title":"2020 Global SPAC M\u0026A Deal","detail":"Global M\u0026A Network, 2021"}]},"locales":["en"]},"secondary_title_id":null,"upload_assignments":{"headshot":[{"id":12718}]},"capability_group_id":1},"created_at":"2025-12-05T05:02:31.000Z","updated_at":"2025-12-05T05:02:31.000Z","searchable_text":"Osborn{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Key Lawyer,” Capital Markets: Equity Offerings \", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 US, 2023–2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"M\u0026amp;A/Corporate and Commercial – M\u0026amp;A: Middle Market \", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 US, 2016–2017\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Emerging Leader\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"The M\u0026amp;A Advisor, 2016\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Notable Practitioner - M\u0026amp;A\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"IFLR 1000, 2020, 2022, 2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"2020 Global SPAC M\u0026amp;A Deal\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Global M\u0026amp;A Network, 2021\"}{{ FIELD }}Infrastructure, Industrials and Business Services\nRepresented an owner of fixed base operator (FBO) properties in the following:\nAcquisition of an FBO located in the southern United States.\nAcquisition of an FBO in San Juan, Puerto Rico.\nAcquisition of the FBO assets and operations at several U.S. airports from a family-owned aviation network.\nAcquisition of the FBO assets and operations of a California-based aviation services provider.\nSale of a majority stake in the company.{{ FIELD }}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.{{ FIELD }}Represented two private equity investment funds in the acquisition of a supplier of overhead doors.{{ FIELD }}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.{{ FIELD }}Represented Fathom Digital Manufacturing Corporation, an industry-leading on-demand digital manufacturing services provider, in its business combination with a special purpose acquisition company.{{ FIELD }}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.{{ FIELD }}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.{{ FIELD }}Represented Boxwood Merger Corp. in its business combination with Atlas Technical Consultants, a leading provider of professional testing, inspection, engineering, and consulting services.{{ FIELD }}Represented Platinum Eagle Acquisition Corp. in its merger agreement with Target Logistics Management and RL Signor Holdings.{{ FIELD }}Represented Hudson Ferry Capital in the sale of ALCOM, a Maine-based manufacturer of open and enclosed aluminum trailers.{{ FIELD }}Represented a newly formed portfolio company in its acquisition of a Dallas-based provider of HVAC and plumbing services.{{ FIELD }}Represented an Illinois-based manufacturer of recycled plastic lumber in its sale to a private equity firm.{{ FIELD }}Technology, Media and Telecommunications\nRepresented 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:\nAcquisition of a leading digital content studio, to expand the purchaser’s portfolio of content and accelerate the global market penetration of its business.\nAcquisition of a Scandinavian company specializing in the business of developing and selling mobile games.\nFinancing and acquisition of a UK and Australia-based business specializing in building end-to-end sports betting platforms.{{ FIELD }}Represented an Illinois-based provider of software for professional services firms and other document-intensive organizations in connection with the following:\nAcquisition of a modern, cloud-based litigation platform designed for complex, document-intensive litigation.\nAcquisition of a provider of customizable templates.\nAcquisition of a transaction management software provider.{{ FIELD }}Represented Quantum FinTech Acquisition Corporation, a special purpose acquisition company, in its business combination with TradeStation, a fintech pioneer.{{ FIELD }}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.{{ FIELD }}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.{{ FIELD }}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.{{ FIELD }}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.{{ FIELD }}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:\nAcquisition of VisitPay, the leading digital payment solution provider.\nSale 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.{{ FIELD }}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.{{ FIELD }}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.{{ FIELD }}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.{{ FIELD }}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.{{ FIELD }}Represented GTY Technology Holdings, in its business combination with Bonfire Interactive, CityBase, eCivis, Open Counter Enterprises, Questica, and Sherpa Government Solutions.{{ FIELD }}Healthcare and Life Sciences\nRepresented a private equity fund dedicated to building market-leading health care businesses, in connection with the following:\nAcquisition of a business consulting services provider.\nAcquisition of a provider of solutions to health care benefits administrators.\nAcquisition of a leading provider of diagnostic instrumentation and medical devices.\nSale of associated assets of its subsidiary companies to members of a leading provider of onsite healthcare, medical emergency services and occupational health solutions.\nAcquisition of a UK-based global provider of medical trauma products and training.\nAcquisition of a manufacturer of therapeutic tablets and powdered blends.\nAcquisition of a leading provider of medical products for the treatment of burns.\nAcquisition of a global provider of medical risk management for businesses and organizations and on its simultaneous acquisition of another medical solutions company.\nAcquisition of a leading provider of tactical medical and first responder products.{{ FIELD }}Represented a leading business development company in connection with a series of restructuring and recapitalization transactions with respect to a dental health care center.{{ FIELD }}Represented a private equity fund in its acquisition of an emergency medical equipment provider and its subsidiaries.{{ FIELD }}Represented EMMAC Life Sciences, Europe’s largest independent cannabis company, in its proposed merger agreement with Andina Acquisition Corp. III.{{ FIELD }}Jason Osborn is a partner in King \u0026amp; 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.\nWith 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.\nJason 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. Jason Osborn lawyer Partner “Key Lawyer,” Capital Markets: Equity Offerings  Legal 500 US, 2023–2024 M\u0026amp;A/Corporate and Commercial – M\u0026amp;A: Middle Market  Legal 500 US, 2016–2017 Emerging Leader The M\u0026amp;A Advisor, 2016 Notable Practitioner - M\u0026amp;A IFLR 1000, 2020, 2022, 2024 2020 Global SPAC M\u0026amp;A Deal Global M\u0026amp;A Network, 2021 New York University New York University School of Law University of Michigan University of Michigan Law School Illinois New York Former Adjunct Professor, “Private Equity Funds and Transactions: Issues and Documentation,” University of Illinois College of Law Advisory Board Member and former Board President, Changing Worlds Former Executive Board Member and Corresponding Secretary, Central Lake View Neighbors (2012-2015) Infrastructure, Industrials and Business Services\nRepresented an owner of fixed base operator (FBO) properties in the following:\nAcquisition of an FBO located in the southern United States.\nAcquisition of an FBO in San Juan, Puerto Rico.\nAcquisition of the FBO assets and operations at several U.S. airports from a family-owned aviation network.\nAcquisition of the FBO assets and operations of a California-based aviation services provider.\nSale 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\nRepresented 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:\nAcquisition of a leading digital content studio, to expand the purchaser’s portfolio of content and accelerate the global market penetration of its business.\nAcquisition of a Scandinavian company specializing in the business of developing and selling mobile games.\nFinancing 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:\nAcquisition of a modern, cloud-based litigation platform designed for complex, document-intensive litigation.\nAcquisition of a provider of customizable templates.\nAcquisition 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:\nAcquisition of VisitPay, the leading digital payment solution provider.\nSale 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\nRepresented a private equity fund dedicated to building market-leading health care businesses, in connection with the following:\nAcquisition of a business consulting services provider.\nAcquisition of a provider of solutions to health care benefits administrators.\nAcquisition of a leading provider of diagnostic instrumentation and medical devices.\nSale of associated assets of its subsidiary companies to members of a leading provider of onsite healthcare, medical emergency services and occupational health solutions.\nAcquisition of a UK-based global provider of medical trauma products and training.\nAcquisition of a manufacturer of therapeutic tablets and powdered blends.\nAcquisition of a leading provider of medical products for the treatment of burns.\nAcquisition of a global provider of medical risk management for businesses and organizations and on its simultaneous acquisition of another medical solutions company.\nAcquisition of a leading provider of tactical medical and first responder products. 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Case No. 19-2769.{{ FIELD }}Litigation counsel to a medical device company in state court litigation involving breaches of contract related to insurance policies.{{ FIELD }}U.S. v. Eric Bloom: Represented the government in a four-week trial of the former president and CEO of futures commission merchant Sentinel Management Group. The jury found Bloom guilty of wire fraud and a criminal violation of the Investment Advisers Act. This was the largest fraud trial in Chicago’s history by dollar amount lost ($665 million).{{ FIELD }}U.S. v. Yihao Pu, Sahil Uppal: Led the prosecution of two employees who stole high-frequency trade algorithm data and code from a global Chicago-based financial institution and a New Jersey financial firm, resulting in their convictions for theft of trade secrets and obstruction of justice.{{ FIELD }}U.S. v. Gregory Chester, et al.: Led the investigation and trial team against leaders of the Hobos criminal enterprise. After a trial that spanned more than four months, the jury returned guilty verdicts against all defendants.{{ FIELD }}Patrick is a former federal prosecutor with a proven track record of navigating clients through their most sensitive and challenging matters. Patrick regularly performs sensitive internal investigations for companies and, their Boards of Directors. He also represents companies and their executives in criminal and regulatory enforcement matters. Beyond that, he is a trial lawyer. He is equally adept defending companies and their executives as he is prosecuting claims on their behalf up through verdict.\nPatrick has been recognized as a leading lawyer in white-collar and government investigations. Chambers USA has been ranking Patrick since 2019 to this day. In 2020, Crain’s Chicago Business named Patrick to its prestigious 40 Under 40 list, noting that he was “widely viewed as the best investigator” while an Assistant United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois.\nPatrick is an accomplished trial lawyer, having taken more than a dozen cases to trial. His trial experience spans federal and state court, and he has trial experience bringing and defending against claims on behalf of his clients. Patrick brings passion, insightfulness, and a methodological approach to trial, helping clients achieve their goals as efficiently and effectively as possible. When not trying cases, Patrick draws on his trial experience to help his clients in litigation and enforcement matters focus on key objectives and how best to achieve those objectives. Representative litigation matters span antitrust, racketeering, breaches of fiduciary duty, securities fraud, to other commercial and business litigation claims. \nBefore joining King \u0026amp; Spalding, Patrick served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois. He was Deputy Chief of General Crimes, responsible for training and supervising new Assistant U.S. Attorneys on federal criminal procedure, grand jury practice, investigative techniques, and trials. Patrick led hundreds of grand jury investigations, prosecuted high-profile criminal cases through to trial, and briefed and argued appeals before the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.\nPatrick has served as an adjunct professor at Northwestern University School of Law, where he co-teaches a course on Chicago’s gun violence epidemic.\nEarlier in his career, Patrick clerked for the Honorable Richard C. Wesley of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in New York. Patrick Otlewski lawyer Partner Excellence in Law Enforcement Award  COOK COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS National Award for Outstanding Investigation in a Complex Interrelated Priority Target Investigation U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCES Top Ranked Lawyer, Litigation: White-Collar Crime \u0026amp; Government Investigations Chambers USA, Illinois (2020-2022) Patrick Otlewski is a careful and extraordinarily hard-working lawyer. 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Internal investigation into allegations of securities fraud arising out of a SPAC for the Board of Directors of a publicly held company. Internal investigation into allegations of employee misconduct and control failures for the Board of Directors of a publicly held company. Internal investigation into allegations of misconduct by a tenured professor for the Board of Trustees of a public university. Internal investigation into allegations of misconduct by executive personnel for the Board of Trustees of a pension fund. Internal investigation following an employee-involved shooting for a Fortune 50 company. Internal investigation into allegations of accounting fraud and misleading public disclosures for a Fortune 100 company. Multiple internal investigations involving whistleblowers and potential whistleblowers for publicly held companies. Defended the founder of a bank in parallel Department of Justice criminal and OCC regulatory investigations, successfully obtaining closure of the criminal investigation and resolving the regulatory investigation on favorable terms. Defended a U.S. government contractor in parallel criminal and civil investigations by the Department of Justice into allegations of False Claims Act violations, with no charges brought. Defended a company and its executives in a Department of Justice criminal investigation into allegations of public corruption, with no charges brought. Defending two members of the Board of Directors of an investment firm in an SEC enforcement investigation, with no charges brought. Defended an individual targeted by the Department of Justice for criminal allegations of commodities fraud and insider trading, successfully obtaining a full declination of all federal charges. Defended an individual who was the target of an export violation investigation by the Department of Justice, obtaining a misdemeanor plea deal on behalf of the client. Trial counsel for a publicly held company in a seven-week federal antitrust trial, with allegations of conspiracy to violate the federal Sherman Act. Trial counsel for an asset management company in a two-week breach-of-contract trial in state court, where the investment firm prevailed on its counterclaim and was found not liable against the plaintiffs’ claims seeking millions of dollars in damages. Trial counsel for a construction company in litigation against the Illinois Toll Highway Authority, where the court entered a temporary restraining order against the Toll Highway Authority. Trial counsel for an investment advisory firm in breach-of-fiduciary-duty and defamation litigation with former executives. Litigation counsel for major automobile manufacturers in an ongoing Clean Air Act preemption case. Litigation counsel for the CFTC Chairman, two CFTC Commissioners, the CFTC Director of Enforcement, and other CFTC officials in federal contempt proceedings, successfully obtaining mandamus relief from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. See In re: Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 7th Cir. Case No. 19-2769. Litigation counsel to a medical device company in state court litigation involving breaches of contract related to insurance policies. U.S. v. Eric Bloom: Represented the government in a four-week trial of the former president and CEO of futures commission merchant Sentinel Management Group. The jury found Bloom guilty of wire fraud and a criminal violation of the Investment Advisers Act. This was the largest fraud trial in Chicago’s history by dollar amount lost ($665 million). U.S. v. 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John focuses on advising tobacco manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, retailers, and suppliers in all aspects of their businesses, including tobacco taxation matters, compliance with the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act and related FDA rules and guidance, administrative disputes involving federal and state governmental entities, and commercial agreements. He works with clients in all segments of the tobacco industry, including electronic nicotine delivery systems and other novel products and traditional tobacco products such as cigarettes, cigars, snus, and moist snuff. John also assists clients with FDA premarket and postmarket requirements, including substantial equivalence (SE), premarket tobacco applications (PMTA), modified risk tobacco product applications (MRTPA), and has helped companies obtain numerous FDA marketing orders for new tobacco products, including FDA’s first marketing granted order for an e-cigarette.  \nJohn frequently presents on tobacco regulatory matters at conferences, including the Food and Drug Law Institute, Next Generation Nicotine Delivery USA, American Tobacco and Nicotine Forum, and CStore Connections conferences. \nIn addition to his extensive tobacco regulatory experience, John spent over a decade in private practice, counseling food, supplement, and other consumer packaged goods companies on FDA, USDA, and FTC regulatory matters, including enforcement actions, civil litigation, investigations, inspections, product recalls, claims substantiation, labeling, and compliance.  \nAdmitted only in IL and GA. Supervised by D.C. Bar Members John F. 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