Ellie O’Neill’s practice focuses on a variety of complex corporate and transactional matters such as mergers & acquisitions and equity investments, as well as general corporate representation for emerging companies, including providing advice in formation and equity allocation. Prior to joining Foley, Ellie was a senior staff attorney for one of the world’s leading middle-market private equity sponsors. In this role, she negotiated non-disclosure and related agreements, provided legal guidance to portfolio companies, and completed regulatory filings for the SEC and the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Representative Experience
- Audax Group and its portfolio company, Beacon Mobility, in various add-on acquisitions and corporate matters, including the acquisitions of:
- Alltown Bus Service
- DS Bus Lines and Midwest Bus Sales
- Health Ride Plus/Tri-County Transportation
- Huntington Coach Company
- Audax Group and its portfolio company, DISA Global Solutions, in its acquisition of Crimcheck.
- Kids2, Inc. in its take-private acquisition of Summer Infant, Inc. (NASDAQ: SUMR)
- Software AG in its acquisition of StreamSets, Inc.
- SymphonyAI, in its acquisition of NetReveal from BAE Systems.
Awards and Recognition
- Recipient, Pro Bono Honors Award
Foley Represents DISA Global Solutions in Acquisition of CastleBranch Screening and Compliance Business
Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal advisor to DISA Global Solutions, a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity, in its acquisition of the screening and compliance services of CastleBranch Inc.
Foley Represents Beacon Mobility in Acquisition of Cedar Bus Company and Easton Bus Service
Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal advisor to Beacon Mobility, a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity, in its acquisitions of Cedar Bus Company and Easton Bus Service, Inc.
Foley Represents Beacon Mobility in Acquisition of Rolling V Bus Corp.
Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal advisor for Audax Private Equity portfolio company Beacon Mobility in its acquisition of Rolling V Bus Corp.
Foley Represents Beacon Mobility in Acquisition of Local Motion
Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal advisor for Audax Private Equity portfolio company Beacon Mobility in its acquisition of Local Motion of Boston.
Foley Represents Beacon Mobility in Acquisition of Royal Coach Lines
Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal advisor for Audax Private Equity portfolio company Beacon Mobility in its acquisition of Royal Coach Lines.
Foley Serves as Legal Adviser to DISA Global Solutions in Acquisition of Crimcheck
Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal adviser to Audax Private Equity portfolio company DISA Global Solutions in its acquisition of Crimcheck, a comprehensive background screening and risk mitigation services provider.