Jessica focuses her practice on the tax aspects of corporate acquisitions, dispositions, tax-free reorganizations and restructurings.
She also has substantial experience in partnership and joint venture formations, executive compensation matters and tax-exempt organization matters.
Representative Experience
- Represented Rocket Youth Brands (backed by ZBS Partners) in its acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Silver Spring Gymnastic & Fitness Center, Inc.
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Represented the buyer in its acquisition of the majority interest in a plumbing and HVAC repair and contracting company located in Tennessee.
- Represented a private equity fund in its acquisition of a distributor and installer of garage and overhead doors and related products.
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Represented the buyer in its acquisition of a manufacturer of cargo-control and related products.
- Represented the buyer in its acquisition of a business segment from a diversified manufacturer.
- Represented the buyer in its acquisition of a distributor of lifting products and accessories.
- Represented a private equity sponsor and its portfolio company in multiple add-on acquisitions, including the acquisition of a wholesaler and distributor of industrial weights and related measuring equipment.
- Benesch represented Rotunda Capital Partners in the sale of their portfolio company Refrigeration Sales Company LLC to Master Group a Canadian strategic acquirer in the HVAC distribution industry.
- Represented Rotunda Capital Partners in the sale of their portfolio company Amware Fulfillment LLC to Staci Group, a leading fulfilment and logistics service provider headquartered in France.
- Represented MOTIS Brands, an e-commerce leader in loading, hauling, mobility, automotive and recreational segments, in its sale to Prospect Hill Growth Partners, a private equity firm.