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.

Esperienze

  • Koch subsidiary acquires Anchor PackagingJones Day advised Koch, Inc. in the acquisition by subsidiary, Georgia Pacific, of Anchor Packaging, a leading manufacturer of rigid food containers and cling film for the food service, retail and processor channels, from TJC (formerly known as The Jordan Company), a New York City-based private equity firm.
  • Stephens Group exits investment in Spitzer IndustriesJones Day advised The Stephens Group, LLC and its portfolio company, Spitzer Industries, Inc., on the sale of Spitzer Industries, Inc. to Race Rock Infrastructure LLC.
  • 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.