Overview
Joshua Samis concentrates his practice in matters concerning corporate finance and private equity. He represents private equity sponsors and commercial lending institutions in connection with the negotiation and documentation of domestic and cross-border transactions matters, including credit facilities related to leveraged acquisitions, recapitalizations, and loan workouts and restructurings. Josh’s expansive knowledge in corporate finance and private equity makes him an asset to our lawyers across various practices and offices.
Results
- Represented Audax Group in connection with its investment in Checkers Industrial Safety Products*
- Represented Capella Healthcare, Inc., a GTCR portfolio company, in connection with its $900 million sale to Medical Properties Trust, Inc. and subsequent merger with RegionalCare Hospital Partners Inc*
- Represented Energy Future Holdings in its Chapter 11 restructuring*
- Represented GTCR in connection with its investment in Cord Blood Registry and subsequent $700 million sale to AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc*
- Represented GTCR in connection with its investment in Cole Parmer, Inc. and subsequent add-on acquisitions and subsequent sale to Golden Gate Capital*
- Represented KRG Capital Partners in connection with its investments in ICCNexergy, Inc. and Palladium Energy, Inc*
- Represented Madison Dearborn Partners in connection with its $7.3 billion take-private acquisition of CDW Corporation*
- Represented Summit Partners in connection with its investment in HealthSun*
- Represented Summit Partners in connection with its investment in Salient Partners*
- Represented Sun Capital Partners in connection with its investment in Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp*
- Represented Sun Capital Partners in connection with its investment in Kellwood Company, LLC*
*Matter handled prior to joining McDermott
Recognitions
- Chambers USA, Up and Coming Lawyer, 2022
- The Legal 500 United States 2018, 2021 and 2022
Credentials
Education
Emory University, School of Law, JD, 2005
Indiana University, BA, with distinction, 2002
Admissions
Illinois
