Introduction

Brian is a shareholder practicing in the Life Sciences and Corporate/Securities Groups. His work with medical technology companies focuses on mergers and acquisitions, general corporate matters, and representation of closely-held corporations. During the past five years, Brian been lead outside attorney on over 25 medical technology transactions worth over $1 billion in total potential consideration. He has been active on virtually all sides of such transactions, including representation of sellers, buyers, lenders, passive equity investors, management, and special committees. 

Education

• University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 1996, magna cum laude
• University of St. Thomas, B.A., Human Resource Management, 1992, cum laude

Bar Admissions

• Minnesota, 1996
• Federal District Court of Minnesota, 1997

Practice Areas

• Life Sciences
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Corporate
• Securities
• Media & Entertainment
• Private Equity & Venture Capital
• Commercial Law

Representative Experience

• Lead outside attorney for Medtronic, Inc. in numerous acquisitions. Recent transactions include:
  • Acquisition of Ablation Frontiers, Inc. in February 2009
  • U.S. attorney Ventor Technologies, Ltd. in February 2009
  • InfluENT Medical’s repose product line for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in December 2008
  • Pabban Development, Inc. for bone cement delivery system in 2008 (acquisition of assets and intellectual property)
  • NDI Medical in 2008
  • MRI safety patents from Biophan Technologies, Inc. in October 2007
• Lead outside attorney for Medtronic, Inc. on numerous divestitures. Recent transactions include:
  • Bravo pH monitoring business for diagnosis of GERD to Given Imaging Ltd.
  • Medtronic, Inc. specialty manufacturing business to Sandvik Medical Solutions in 2008
  • Medtronic, Inc. sale of gastroenterology and neurological diagnostic product lines to Alpine Biomed in separate transactions in 2007
• Lead attorney on acquisitions for Ablenet, Inc. including SoftTouch in 2009 and Tash International, Inc. in 2008
• Lead outside attorney on LAI International, Inc. acquisition of Rich Technology International in 2007
• Lead attorney on Regent Aviation, Inc. purchase of Hiawatha Aviation in 2006 and its sale to BBA Aviation in 2007
• Lead attorney on several Roll-up transactions implemented by regional propane gas supplier
• Lead attorney representing several closely held companies or shareholders on business separation matters

Honors & Distinctions

• Named a Rising Star by Minnesota Journal of Law & Politics in 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005