A Gunster team led by shareholders Bob White and Joseph Chase recently represented the seller in connection with the sale of Spinnaker Group to SOCOTEC USA. Other Gunster team members who assisted with the transaction include Gabriella Ledbetter, Freddie Brackin, Holly Goodman, Matt Scheer, Cole Jackson, Ryan Morris and Melanie Stocks. SOCOTEC was represented by DLA Piper, LLP’s Chicago office.
Spinnaker Group is among the most respected leaders in the green-building movement. The South Florida-based company helps facilitate delivery of the highest quality, sustainable building projects. Spinnaker Group has delivered more than 150 LEED Certified projects and over 700 million square feet of commissioned building space worldwide.
SOCOTEC USA is a leading provider of TIC (Testing, Inspection, and Certification), consulting, and advisory services with a strategic focus on building and infrastructure sectors.
Bob White is a shareholder who leads the firm’s Technology & Emerging Companies law practice. He regularly advises business entities, entrepreneurs and executives in matters involving business and corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, business and strategic planning, corporate growth strategies, business contracts, corporate finance, venture capital and angel financing, technology law, securities law and corporate governance.
Joseph Chase serves as head of Gunster’s Mergers and Acquisitions sub-practice. He is dedicated to serving as a trusted advisor to business owners, private equity firms, companies in a wide range of industries, and other clients. He represents clients in connection with sales and purchases of businesses and general business and corporate matters.
