Arooj Z. Nazir

Mergers and Acquistions

• Advised Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. on forming $608 million joint venture with Abengoa, S.A., of Spain for international development and construction of clean energy and water infrastructure assets.
• Drafted and reviewed buy- and sell-side mergers, divestitures, asset acquisitions, and debt and equity offerings for domestic and international clients.
• Assisted privately held companies with negotiating sale or minority ownership stake of their companies to strategic buyers, industry consolidators and/or private equity firms.
• Prepared corporate restructuring documentation for multinational energy and regulated utility conglomerate on ongoing basis.
• Assisted publicly held companies acquire strategic target companies by merger/acquisition.

Corporate Governance

• Assisted private equity firm with corporate matters for portfolio companies, including preparation of minutes, resolutions, and formation and continuation of all subsidiaries.
• Advised private and public companies on corporate governance, compliance with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules and reporting requirements.
• Assisted private equity funds with making portfolio equity investments in broad range of businesses, with particular focus on industrial manufacturing facilities and technology-enabled service businesses.
• Counseled publicly held companies on merger/acquisition-related securities law compliance issues.