Overview
Jason D. Kramer focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions. He advises strategic and private equity buyers and sellers on complex transactions across a wide range of industries, including technology, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, construction materials and manufacturing. He also regularly counsels clients in connection with corporate governance matters.
Results
- Represented a global leader in the digital product market in its acquisition of one of the biggest US-based online education companies, for a combination of cash and stock consideration via a series of transactions including two mergers, additional equity investments by the client’s existing investors, and a rollover of certain equity into our client’s shares by management and key investors (Technology)*
- Advised a global pharmaceutical company in its acquisition of a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focusing on multiple indications in neurology and psychiatry, for a combination of upfront cash consideration and additional consideration payable upon development and sales milestones (Pharmaceuticals)*
- Advised a global private equity investor in its acquisition of a 51% stake in Argentina’s leading payments company from a group of 14 Argentinian banks and Visa International (Financial Technology)*
- Acted as US counsel for a European-based retail chain in the buyout of its US joint venture partner with respect to its retail stores in Massachusetts and Connecticut operated as a franchise arrangement (Retail)*
- Advised a French multinational technology company in the acquisition of certain assets used in connection with a new metal payment card suitable for contactless payments (Financial Technology)*
- Advised a Dutch private equity firm in its acquisition of a cream liqueur manufacturer (Manufacturing)*
- Advised a multinational specialty chemical company on its acquisition of a leading mortar manufacturer from a British private equity firm for USD 2.55 billion (Manufacturing/Construction Materials)*
- Advised an award-winning global tax services and software provider in connection with the sale of a minority interest to a private equity fund (Professional Services/Software)*
- Represented a multinational consumer goods company in its acquisition of a beauty & personal care company specializing in natural deodorants, soaps and toothpastes (Consumer Products)*
- Represented multinational specialty chemical company in its acquisition of a producer of specialty building products, including expansion joint covers, and sealants for the built environment (Manufacturing/Construction Materials)*
- Represented a multinational consumer goods company in its acquisition of a specialty ketchup company (Consumer Products)*
- Advised a global leader in data analytics on the carve-out of one of its two global business units as a precursor to a potential sale to a third-party buyer (Technology)*
- Advised a home essentials company on the carve-out of its global battery division prior to the sale of such division to a world leading batter manufacturer for USD 2 billion (Manufacturing)*
*Matter handled prior to joining McDermott.
Community
- New York City Bar Association
Credentials
Education
Harvard Law School, JD, 2016
University of Western Ontario, Ivey School of Business, BA, with distinction, 2013
Admissions
New York
California
Languages
English
French
