Jacob Heth's practice focuses on corporate law and business transactions. He is former director of legal affairs for Hollywood Entertainment Corp. and serves as outside general counsel to public and private companies. Jacob has significant experience counseling clients on securities, corporate governance, licensing and distribution matters. He holds an LL.M. in taxation and regularly structures transactions and organizations in a tax-efficient manner.
Practice Highlights
Multi-unit business acquisition
Development company
Acquisition counsel in $154,000,000 multi-unit senior care facility transaction.
Securities transaction
Williams Controls
Reverse stock split followed by listing on NASDAQ Global Market.
Software licensing*
Hollywood Entertainment Corp.
Represented major retailer in multiple software development and licensing transactions.
Securities transactions
Multiple clients
Issuer representation in multiple private equity, venture capital and angel financings.
Distribution agreements*
Hollywood Entertainment Corp.
Represented 2,000 store chain in multiple distribution agreements.
Project development - renewable
Project developer
Represented project developer in connection with financing of 1,000 MW wind project.
Securities transaction
Williams Controls
Public offering on Form S-1 (resale registration).
Borrower representation
Beverage company
Represented borrower in $29 million credit facility.