Patrick H. Willis

Represented a leading global data center provider in its $26 million acquisition of a Houston-based data center.

Represent tech and life science startups from early stage organization and financing to Series A offerings and exit strategies.

Represented equity owners in the sale of their family business for acquisition of new equity interests in larger conglomerate.

Represented hospital system in connection with $150 million revenue bond issuance by public authority to finance construction of new facilities.

Represented leading U.S. producer of vegetable-based protein products in the acquisition of a new brand of shelf-stable protein-based alternatives.

Assisted Firm team that served as local counsel in transaction involving both the acquisition and financing of a public utility company, valued at $4.7 billion.

Louisiana counsel in numerous financing transactions, including a Nevada gaming corporation in its $2 billion credit facility.

Represented the seller in the purchase of two addiction and recovery centers by a health services company.

Advised the equity owner of a new hotel development regarding the financing and third party equity investment of the property.

Represented a gaming company in a series of interrelated  transactions valued at approximately $1.1 billion, including: the sale and leaseback of the real estate under two Mississippi gaming properties; the refinancing of an existing credit facility; the acquisition and restructuring of a casino property in Louisiana; and obtaining gaming regulatory approval in both states.

Helped client acquire office building as payment in lieu of debt.

Assisted in the acquisition, zoning, permitting and all-around real estate advice for $65 million film studio project in Louisiana.

Guided lenders and borrowers in various commercial transactions, asset-based financing and commercial mortgage-backed security (CMBS) loans.