Andy Mouer has over ten years experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, banking and regulatory matters. Mr. Mouer represents clients in venture capital and other private equity transactions, representing both investors and companies, and in the private placement of equity securities. He also advises clients on general business issues, structuring business entities and joint ventures, and on compliance and regulatory matters, primarily with regard to financial institutions, investment advisors and broker-dealers. Finally, he has experience in business litigation, including fraud, breach of contract, unfair business practices, misappropriation of trade secrets, and other commercial causes of action. Education J.D., The University of Texas School of Law, 1995 M.P.A.F., University of Texas / L.B.J. School of Public Affairs, 1995 B.A., Swarthmore College, 1990 Bar Admissions Texas, 1995 Admitted To Practice U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas Representative Experience Represented a NASDAQ company in connection with multiple merger, acquisition and divestiture transactions. Represented a savings and loan holding company in its sale to a publicly traded financial holding company. Represented the securities brokerage subsidiary of a publicly traded company in connection with multiple acquisitions throughout the nation. Represented a Fortune 50 company (and two other minority owners) in connection with the sale of a company in the utilities industry for $60 million. Represented a NYSE company in the acquisition of its publicly traded competitor. Represented a unitary thrift holding company in a rights offering. Represented the individual owners of affiliated companies in the proprietary securities trading business in the sale of their equity interests for $40 million. Represented a Fortune 500 company in several acquisitions throughout the country and in an asset exchange and sale of real property with one of its largest competitors. Represented financial institutions in the private placement of equity securities. Represented a privately held company in connection with a merger and related $15 million venture capital financing, and subsequently in connection with follow-on, down-round and debt financings and a recapitalization. Represented a privately held company in the entertainment industry in a $15 million recapitalization and related stock redemption transaction. Represented a privately held company in the redemption of membership units from the initial financing source. Represented an international shipping company in the structuring of a joint venture with a large government owned foreign corporation to service a $50 million contract. Press Release Locke Liddell & Sapp Elevates Nine Associates to Partnership Status 12/16/2002 Professional History Partner in the law firm of Locke Liddell & Sapp Professional Affiliations Member, State Bar of Texas Member, Securities Subcommittee of the State Bar of Texas Member, Houston Bar Association Community Leadership Member, United States Tennis Association Member, USTA Texas Section Member, Houston Racquet Club Member, Downtown Club at the Met (Houston) Member, Temple Emanu El (Houston). |