Introduction
Samantha E. Lopes is an associate in Nixon Peabody’s Corporate Transactions practice group and a member of the Franchise & Distribution team. Samantha represents franchisors across numerous industries and general corporate clients on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and federal securities laws, as well as licensing, distribution, and franchise matters.
My focus
I represent a variety of franchise systems on compliance matters, ranging from emerging brands developing their franchise programs to well-established concepts with more than 1000 units. I work with franchisors to prepare and update franchise agreements and disclosure documents, obtain and manage franchise registrations in the United States, and provide guidance regarding compliance with state, federal, and international franchise laws. In addition to franchise-related matters, I regularly provide guidance regarding a variety of general corporate matters, including contract negotiation and drafting, enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and compliance with federal securities laws and SEC reporting and disclosure issues.
Looking ahead
I see more businesses exploring the franchise model and international jurisdictions establishing more oversight and regulations over franchise systems.
In the news
- The Deal
Deal Diary: Standard General rings up Bally’s
July 25, 2024The following article covers Bally’s Corporation’s merger agreement with shareholder Standard General LP. The coverage mentions Corporate counsel Marc Crisafulli of Providence and partners Dick Langan of New York City, John Partigan of Washington, DC, and Conrad Adkins of Chicago for representing Bally’s in the deal. The NP team also includes Corporate associates Samantha Lopes of Washington, DC, Jacalyn Smith of Chicago and Andrew Pearce of Boston.
- Law360
Bally’s oks Standard General’s takeover valuing it at $4.6 billion
July 25, 2024The following article covers Bally’s Corporation’s merger agreement with shareholder Standard General LP. The coverage mentions Corporate counsel Marc Crisafulli of Providence and partners Dick Langan of New York City, John Partigan of Washington, DC, and Conrad Adkins of Chicago for representing Bally’s in the deal. The NP team also includes Corporate associates Samantha Lopes of Washington, DC, Jacalyn Smith of Chicago and Andrew Pearce of Boston.
- Providence Business News
Bally’s agrees to New York hedge fund’s buyout offer valued at $4.6 billion
July 25, 2024The following article covers Bally’s Corporation’s merger agreement with shareholder Standard General LP. The coverage mentions Corporate counsel Marc Crisafulli of Providence and partners Dick Langan of New York City, John Partigan of Washington, DC, and Conrad Adkins of Chicago for representing Bally’s in the deal. The NP team also includes Corporate associates Samantha Lopes of Washington, DC, Jacalyn Smith of Chicago and Andrew Pearce of Boston.
Bally’s to be acquired by its chairman’s hedge fund
July 25, 2024The following article covers Bally’s Corporation’s merger agreement with shareholder Standard General LP. The coverage mentions Corporate counsel Marc Crisafulli of Providence and partners Dick Langan of New York City, John Partigan of Washington, DC, and Conrad Adkins of Chicago for representing Bally’s in the deal. The NP team also includes Corporate associates Samantha Lopes of Washington, DC, Jacalyn Smith of Chicago and Andrew Pearce of Boston.
- St. Louis Business Journal
Casino Queen parent finds merger partner
July 25, 2024The following article covers Bally’s Corporation’s merger agreement with shareholder Standard General LP. The coverage mentions Corporate counsel Marc Crisafulli of Providence and partners Dick Langan of New York City, John Partigan of Washington, DC, and Conrad Adkins of Chicago for representing Bally’s in the deal. The NP team also includes Corporate associates Samantha Lopes of Washington, DC, Jacalyn Smith of Chicago and Andrew Pearce of Boston.
Admitted to practice
New York
District of Columbia
Education
George Washington University Law School, J.D.
Barry University, B.S.
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