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Roddy Bailey, named as an "Up and Coming" individual in Chambers USA (2006), practices in the business transactions group, with an emphasis in the areas of mergers and acquisitions and securities. Mr. Bailey advises companies in capital raising efforts, including venture capital financing, initial public offerings of equity securities, follow-on offerings and placements of debt securities. Mr. Bailey also advises clients on general securities laws matters, including compliance with federal securities laws and stock exchange compliance. In addition, Mr. Bailey counsels companies on mergers and acquisition transactions and other corporate matters. Mr. Bailey has counseled a number of clients in seeking venture capital financing, including financings at the angel, growth and late stage levels. Mr. Bailey assisted a technology company raise late stage venture capital as a prelude to an initial public offering. He has also assisted a software technology company in obtaining venture capital funding to promote growth and sales and marketing expansion. Mr. Bailey served as counsel to an independent owner and operator of a 55 million gallon ethanol production facility in Kentucky. Mr. Bailey also represents a private equity fund that utilizes federal tax credits to make investments. Mr. Bailey's experience includes representation of both issuers and investors at every stage of the capital raising process. Mr. Bailey has also advised technology companies, financial services companies and insurance companies in their respective initial public offerings of stock, as well as follow-on offerings. Mr. Bailey assists companies with federal securities compliance once publicly registered and ongoing compliance with national stock exchange regulations. Practice Groups Mergers, Acquisitions & Business Transactions Securities Private Equity & Venture Capital Finance Education J.D., Syracuse University, 1996 B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology, 1993 Representative Cases/Engagements Sale of a mining equipment distribution company to national brand company backed by private equity fund; Purchase of a wellness management company by regional insurance company; Public technology company's acquisition of another public company in a stock transaction valued at $500,000,000 at the time; A brewery restaurant company's acquisition of a complimentary brand; One of the largest private-label baking companies disposition of assets to a financial buyer. | 