Leanna Gibson

Associate

Atlanta + 1.404.581.8257

Leanna Gibson practices corporate law, with a focus on public and private M&A. She advises public and private companies, as well as private equity firms, in domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other complex and strategic transactions. She has experience advising clients across various industries including food, consumer goods, manufacturing, energy, transportation, and marketing.

Expérience

  • HanesBrands and Gildan agree to combine to create a global basic apparel leaderJones Day is advising Hanesbrands Inc. in the $2.2 billion acquisition of Hanesbrands by Gildan Activewear Inc.
  • Canary NGO establishes tax-exempt status as 501(c)(3) not-for-profitJones Day assisted Canary NGO in its successful application for tax-exempt status as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit.
  • Roper Technologies acquires Convoy Platform from FlexportJones Day is advising Roper Technologies, Inc. in the acquisition by subsidiary DAT Freight & Analytics of the Convoy Platform from Flexport Freight Tech LLC, a leading trucktech operator of freight support software.
  • Asbury Automotive Group acquires the Herb Chambers CompaniesJones Day advised Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: ABG), one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the United States, in its acquisition of various automotive dealerships owned by The Herb Chambers Companies for approximately $1.45 billion in cash.
  • Flowers Foods acquires Simple MillsJones Day advised Flowers Foods, Inc. in the $795 million acquisition of Simple Mills, Inc., a leading provider of gluten-free baking mixes, crackers, cookies, and snack bars made with almond and veggie flours.
  • PureCycle Technologies completes $33 million PIPE financingJones Day represented PureCycle Technologies, Inc. in connection with the issuance and sale of 4,091,293 shares of Common Stock for the purchase price of $33 million.