Mary Frances specializes in providing comprehensive legal support to publicly and privately held companies, and focuses her practice on mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions. Her services also encompass a broad range of general corporate matters, including entity formation, organizational planning, and governance.
With a keen eye for detail, Mary Frances brings extensive experience to the table in the art of drafting and negotiating commercial contracts. In her practice, Mary Frances combines legal acumen with a strategic mindset, ensuring that businesses receive tailored solutions that align with their objectives.
*Matter completed prior to joining Benesch.
Representative Experience
- Represented Blue Marlin Partners in acquiring a stake in Mo' Bettahs, a Hawaiian-Style Barbecue restaurant chain.
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Represented lenders in commercial loan transactions involving swap arrangements and middle market asset-based lending.*
- Represented a publicly traded company in connection with its $125,000,000 credit facility.*
- Represented the seller in the sale of its insurance agency to a global insurance brokerage.*
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Represented the buyer in its acquisitions of a series of national restaurant franchises.*
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Represented the seller in the sale of its specialized freighting company.*
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Represented investment fund in tax-advantaged loans to small businesses.*
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Represented the buyer in its acquisitions of pet resorts.*