Overview
Brian M. Gordon represents venture-backed technology companies in acquisitions, financing transactions, the negotiation of credit facilities, corporate governance, employment and equity compensation matters and the resolution of day-to-day legal issues.
Brian also has significant experience representing private equity funds in the acquisitions and disposition of portfolio companies, in both control and non-control transactions. He counsels strategic buyers and sellers in M&A transactions. He also represents restaurants and retail groups in private equity and acquisition transactions.
Results
Venture Capital Financings
- Represented Florence Healthcare, Inc. in its Series C financing*
- Represented Calendly LLC in its Series B financing*
- Represented MessageGears LLC. in multiple financings*
- Represented Devcon Detect Inc. in its Series Seed financing*
- Represented Panoramic Ventures (formerly known as BIP Capital) in multiple investments including PlayOn Sports, UserIQ and AchieveIT*
- Represented McKesson Ventures in multiple investments including IVXpress, Inc. and Shyft*
- Represented Knoll Ventures in multiple investments*
Private Equity
- Represented Osceola Capital Partners in multiple platform and add-on investments, including Industry Services Co., Top Gun Pressure Washing, Avision Holdings, Healthcents and Central Medical*
- Represented a major infrastructure-as-a-service company in a private equity leveraged buyout, multiple add-on acquisitions and a subsequent strategic transaction*
- Represented Foss Holdings in a private equity investment by Wynnchurch Capital and subsequent division sale*
- Represented Tappan Street Restaurant Group (Taco Mac) in an investment by CIC Partners*
Mergers and Acquisitions
- Represented BD&K Foods in its sale to Sequel Capital*
- Represented Electrocomponents plc in its acquisition of Synovos Inc.*
- Represented UK-based NCC Group in multiple strategic acquisitions*
- Represented Mountain Empire Oil Company in its sale*
- Represented Emerging Markets Communications in its sale to Global Eagle Enterprises*
*Matter handled prior to joining McDermott.
Recognitions
- Best Lawyers in America, Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2024-2025
- Chambers USA, Corporate/M&A, 2024
- Georgia Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2013
Community
- Georgia Appleseed, Board of Directors
- Venture Atlanta, Coaching Committee and Selection Committee
Credentials
Education
Harvard Law School, JD, magna cum laude, 2000
Harvard University, BA, 1997
Admissions
Georgia
Massachusetts (inactive)