Kathryn P. Jones

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Counsel

Orlando
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Overview

Kathryn Jones focuses on mergers and acquisitions in her practice and frequently works with closely held companies. In addition to helping clients navigate through key business milestones, Kathryn also advises clients throughout all phases of their company's business life cycle, including structuring and documenting their critical internal and external commercial and business relationships. 

Representing clients ranging from start-ups to mature businesses, Kathryn strives to gain a deep understanding of how their companies operate and their unique legal needs in order to develop customized approaches for each situation that they face. Kathryn’s ability to see the big picture while also recognizing the importance of detail and nuance in each matter and transaction she handles helps her quickly identify areas of exposure and guide clients to the best possible resolution in attaining their objectives.

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Mergers and Acquisitions

  • Represented federal defense contractor in acquisition of aviation technical support services provider.
  • Represented federal defense contractor in acquisition of commercial and business support services provider.
  • Represented Florida real estate firm in sale to national, publicly traded real estate company.
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Experience

Mergers and Acquisitions

  • Represented federal defense contractor in acquisitions of aviation technical support services provider and commercial and business support services provider.
  • Represented global live events and entertainment production company in a series of strategic acquisitions to expand its presence throughout the United States and into Europe.
  • Represented entrepreneur in the acquisition of restaurant business, including transition of alcoholic beverage license.
  • Represented medical group practice in the acquisition of a new location to expand its coverage in Central Florida.
  • Represented Florida real estate firm in sale to national, publicly traded real estate company.
  • Represented electronic displays manufacturer in sale to global strategic buyer.
  • Represented financial planning and retirement investment services firm in sale to global insurance, wealth management, benefits and retirement solutions company.
  • Represented special needs school and provider of behavioral therapy services in sale to private equity-backed national provider seeking to expand its operations into Florida.
  • Represented emerging provider of technology services and virtual healthcare goods marketplace in capital raise transactions.
  • Represented educational content and technology platform provider in sale to private equity-backed national professional education services company seeking to diversify its course offerings and enhance its customers’ online learning experience.
  • Worked under a highly accelerated time frame to support review, analysis, negotiation and refinement of deal structure, definitive documentation and legal opinion representing target in capital infusion transaction by foreign private equity group.

Corporate and Business

Kathryn has more than 15 years of experience handing corporate and business matters to support clients as they form, grow, acquire new businesses and eventually sell or transition their mature businesses. During these stages of the business life cycle, Kathryn advises and assists clients on a broad range of issues, including legal entity selection, business succession planning, strategies to incentivize and retain key personnel through equity and equity alternative arrangements, establishing internal business relationships through the preparation of governing and operational documents, and the drafting, negotiation and review of a variety of commercial contracts.

Recognitions and Memberships

Memberships

  • Greater Orlando Asian American Bar Association
  • The Florida Bar 
    • Business Law Section
    • Tax Section

Community

  • MicheLee Puppets, Inc., a central Florida-based non-profit organization whose mission is to empower the lives of children and families through the art of puppetry: Board Member (former)
  • Orange County Public Schools: School Advisory Council Member (2019 to present)

Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
  • U.S. Tax Court
  • Florida

Education

  • J.D., University of Florida Levin College of Law, 2005, with honors
  • B.A., University of Florida, 2002, cum laude; Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society