Overview
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.
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Experience
Represented American Equipment Solutions, a portfolio company of Rotunda Capital Partners, in its divestiture of Kanawha Scales & Systems and related industrial weighing business to Investcorp.
Represented a private equity buyer in its acquisition of a wholesale distributor of pipes, valves, and fittings.
Represented the Buyer in its acquisition of a company engaged in the sale and servicing of first responder vehicles.
Represented a private equity sponsored buyer in its carve-out acquisition of service center locations from an industry-leading manufacturer of environmental and refuse equipment, in connection with and in addition to the negotiation of a multi-state distributor relationship between such buyer and manufacturer.
Represented the Buyer in its acquisition of the equity of an HVAC company located in Georgia.
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.
Represented HighTower, one of the nation’s largest Registered Investment Advisors, in a recapitalization agreement under which private equity firm Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (THL) acquired a significant stake in HighTower, and certain existing institutional investors sold their equity interests in HighTower. THL also committed to investing an additional $100 million of new growth equity capital after the closing.
Represented Continental Tire the Americas in the acquisition of 100% of the stock of Hoosier Racing Tire Corporation.
Represented the buyer in its acquisition of a manufacturer of cargo-control and related products.
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 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.
Represented Norwalk Furniture in a transaction to give ownership to its employees through an employee stock ownership plan, or ESOP.
Represented Rotunda Capital Partners in its sale of MacQueen Equipment, LLC, an industry-leading distributor of top-tier environmental and emergency equipment solutions.
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.
Represented the seller in its disposition of a business engaged in the manufacturing, distributing, and selling of loading, hauling, mobility, and transportation products, including ramps and hitch carriers.
Represented the buyer in its acquisition of a manufacturer of one-person installation boat docks and piers.
Represented California cannabis company The Parent Co. its acquisition of dispensary and delivery company Coastal Holding Company for stock consideration.
Represented the buyer in its acquisition of a manufacturer of tie-down solutions for cargo control.
Represented the buyer in its acquisition of a controlling interest in a manufacturer of dietary supplements.
Represented the buyer in its acquisition of a manufacturer of storage, loading, hauling, and transportation products, including guards, cable protectors, dropovers, ramps, wheel chocks, and bridges.
Represented the Buyer in its acquisition of a material handling engineering company engaged in the design, sale, repair, installation and rental of cranes, hoists, material handling equipment, parts, and related equipment.
Represented the Seller in its stock sale of its broker-dealer and registered investment advisory business to a leading independent private financial services firm.
Represented Vizzle® (a/k/a Monarch Teaching Technologies), a web-based platform that includes visual, interactive lessons for special education students and students with autism, in its acquisition by Rethink Ed, an award-winning technology developer of cloud-based tools, training, and supports for students with special needs.
Represented Duramark Products Inc.(Formerly Ritrama USA), a market leader in the design and manufacture of self-adhesive materials, in the acquisition of the company’s Minnesota and South Carolina facilities by Mactac®. Mactac, a LINTEC Company, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of pressure-sensitive adhesive materials used in label printing, graphic design, packaging, and retail display, among others.
Represented River Cities Capital in its investment in FlexCare Infusion Center, a provider of infusion therapy.
Represented Umpqua Holdings Corporation in the sale of its wealth management business operated through Umpqua Investments, Inc. to Steward Partners Global Advisory, LLC.
Represented a Seller in the sale of its subsidiary, a Registered Investment Advisor Firm, which provides investment and operations outsourcing services to financial institutions around the country.
Represented one of the leading ice cream and yogurt franchises in the United States in its recapitalization of the company
Represented Millpond Equity Partners in its acquisition of Futuri Media, a provider of SaaS technology offering end-to-end audience engagement and sales tools for radio broadcasters, TV stations, and publishers.
Represented the buyer in the acquisition of a manufacturer of conveyor systems and food processing equipment for the food production industry.
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Credentials
Education
- cum laude
- Managing Editor, Law Review
- Moot Court Member
- summa cum laude
Clerkships and Bar Admissions
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- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
- Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Certified Public Accountant, Ohio (inactive)
- Board of Directors, Ohio Association of Nonprofit Organizations
- Listed, The Best Lawyers in America®, Tax, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
- Listed, Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year”,Tax, 2026
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