M&A
Representation of a professional services business in its $15M+ asset sale to a private equity-backed strategic buyer, including equity rollover and earnout structuring.
Attorney
Shannon A. Middleton
Employment Law, Business Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Commercial Lending & Finance, Non-Profit & Tax Exempt Organizations
- Lafayette
- 765.269.4151
- shannon.middleton@gutweinlaw.com
About
Shannon’s legal career practicing business law spans more than two decades in a variety of areas, including general corporate, employment, mergers and acquisitions, and financial transactions. Her creativity is especially valuable in drafting contracts and agreements to address the unique situations that a diverse client group brings. Shannon enjoys creating clear and concise legal documents for business deals and helping employers navigate complex employment situations, such as medical leaves, terminations, and disability accommodations.
She enjoys biking, reading, and spending time with her family.
Education
- Indiana University McKinney School of Law – J.D., 2002
- Purdue University – B.S. Management, 1998
Admissions
- Indiana
Community
- Member, Grants Board of North Central Health Services
- Volunteer, Calvary Church
Areas of Focus
Successes
M&A
Representation of a professional services business in its $35M+ asset sale to a PE-backed multinational buyer, including equity rollover and a structured earnout.
Commercial Lending & Finance
Prepared loan documents for borrower's acquisition of multiple fast food restaurants across Indiana.
Commercial Lending & Finance
Prepared loan documents for commercial construction loan including multiple funding sources and collateral including real estate mortgage, collateral assignment of bonds and TIF revenues, and collateral assignment of state redevelopment tax credits.
Employment Law
Prepared executive employment agreement for CEO for a defined term with ability to terminate for-cause.
Commercial Lending & Finance
Drafted loan documents for multi-million dollar revolving and term loans secured by various collateral, including real estate and personal property in several states, ownership interests in the borrower, and life insurance.
Employment Law
Advised on complex termination, discipline, and leave of absence issues and prepared employee separation and release of claims agreements to waive claims and reduce liability risk.
Employment Law
Created employee handbook with multiple state addenda and restrictive covenants agreements with necessary state disclosures as exhibits for service company operating in multiple states with remote sales employees.