概览
Thomas C. Santora is a partner in Mayer Brown's Chicago office and a member of the Corporate & Securities practice. He advises private and public company clients in a variety of strategic transactions.
A significant portion of Thomas’ practice includes the representation of private equity clients in portfolio company acquisitions, divestments, add-ons, joint ventures, restructuring and governance matters. He also represents institutional investors in connection with minority co-investments alongside private equity counterparties.
Thomas’ practice is enhanced by his business background. Prior to his legal career, Thomas worked for several years as a financial analyst and accountant for a subsidiary of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) specializing in the development, manufacture and marketing of fitness equipment.
执业经验
Thomas’ experience includes the following recent, closed transactions:
INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR MINORITY INVESTMENTS
- Approximately 50 engagements by several institutional investors in connection with minority co-investments in private equity sponsor-controlled entities.
DISTRIBUTION AND MANUFACTURING
- Acquisition of an international distributor of fasteners, mechanical components, and other industrial products serving OEM customers and related applications.
- Acquisition of a provider of test and measurement equipment.
- Sale of a supplier of pavement sealer and maintenance products.
- Acquisition of a supplier of automotive and industrial parts.
- Acquisition of a supply and equipment distributor of safety products.
- Acquisition of a fabricator and distributor of industrial hoses, gaskets, conveyor belts and related services.
- Acquisition of a supply and equipment distribution company that serves customers primarily in industrial products, electronic assembly, aerospace and defense, medical, and other industrial markets.
- Sale of a provider of flow control solutions.
- Sale of a provider of elastomer and engineered plastic components.
- Acquisition of an international distributor and fabricator of hydraulic and industrial hose assemblies.
- Acquisition of an international manufacturer of industrial hoses, fittings, expansion joints & conveyor belts.
- Strategic combination of several companies resulting in a global specialty distribution platform.
- Acquisition of a manufacturer of machined and fabricated components for the renewable energy market.
- Acquisition of an international supplier of components, assemblies, and kits for on-shore and off-shore renewable energy markets.
- Acquisition of an international distributor of specialty fasteners to the automotive and military end markets.
- Acquisition of a supplier of fasteners to various industries.
- Acquisition of an international distributor of C-Part products to high specification OEM industries (power and renewables, technology, transportation, aerospace, etc.).
- Acquisition of a welded aluminum manufacturer and provider of cable trays.
- Sale of a residential cabinetry manufacturer.
- Sale of a distributor of farming and spraying equipment.
INFRASTRUCTURE, RAIL AND ENERGY
- Acquisition of a provider of hybrid IT and multi-cloud solutions through data centers in many states.
- Sale of a minority interest in a provider of rate-regulated natural gas infrastructure assets.
- Acquisition of a renewable power producer operating throughout the United States.
- Acquisition of a provider of data center technologies, cloud solutions and managed services.
- Acquisition of a North American owner and operator of first and last mile rail infrastructure.
- Acquisition of a railroad real property management and servicing company.
- Sale of an international energy solutions provider and manager of short- and long-term projects across a wide range of energy technologies.
TECHNOLOGY (LEGAL TECH, FINTECH, ETC.)
- Acquisition of a process and litigation information services provider to creditors.
- Acquisition of a provider of attorney-prepared documents.
- Investment in a data analytics firm for investors, companies, and consulting firms.
- Investment in a provider of services related to annuities integrated with other assets.
- Acquisition of an a data-driven advisor transition management platform.
- Acquisition of a provider of recordable real estate documentation for title companies and lenders.
- Investment in a digital engagement platform that simplifies the Medicare health insurance plan selection and enrollment process.
- Acquisition of a provider of automated goals-based saving tools and wealth solutions.
- Acquisition of a provider of automated goals-based saving tools and wealth solutions to financial institutions.
- Acquisition of a financial planning technology solutions provider.
- Sale of a provider of dealer management systems and integrated information technology solutions to the automotive retailing and adjacent industries.
- Investment in a provider of estate planning solutions.
- Acquisition of a provider of collaboration and AV enablement solutions.
- Investment in a provider of wealth management and technology platforms for financial advisory firms.
- Investment in a provider of financial planning software.
- Acquisition of a legal and financial services technology and outsourcing company.
- Acquisition of a provider of financial planning applications.
- Investment in a company that integrates lending solutions into the wealth management process.
OTHER SERVICES
- Acquisition of a provider of coatings services for industrial applications.
- Acquisition of a provider of specialized industrial maintenance services.
- Sale of an engineering consultancy that provides survey and geospatial services to renewable energy, gas pipeline and infrastructure end markets.
- Sale of a digital consulting firm.
- Acquisition of a tech-enabled business service provider that specializes in property tax advisory services.
Healthcare (Revenue Cycle Management, etc.)
- Acquisition of a provider of anesthesia billing and coding, practice management and accounts receivable collection services.
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Acquisition of a provider of back-office management services supporting the healthcare industry.
- Acquisition of a provider of revenue cycle management, practice management and accounting services for anesthesia and interventional pain management practices.
INSURANCE
- Acquisition of a provider of structured settlement solutions.
- Acquisition of a property and casualty insurance company.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
- Acquisition of a co-packer to food and consumer package goods companies.
出版物及演讲
教育背景
- 西北大学法学院, 法律博士, 优等成绩
- 印第安纳大学, BS, Business
执业资格
- 伊利诺伊州
- 华盛顿哥伦比亚特区