Clients turn to Jon Jordan to navigate numerous types of transactions and challenges throughout a company’s life cycle, whether they are operating the business or financing it. He advises public and private companies and financial institutions on mergers and acquisitions, commercial lending, economic development, and corporate law. He represents buyers and sellers in business transactions, advises borrowers and lenders on financing transactions, and helps companies pursuing expansions and relocations negotiate economic incentives.
Jon also serves as outside general counsel to private companies and as lead counsel to the U.S. subsidiaries of international companies. He advises corporations and limited liability companies on business formation and organization, shareholder and operating agreements, corporate governance, board issues, commercial contracts, and other day-to-day legal needs.
His transactional and financing experience spans financial services, manufacturing, technology, media, hospitality, and food and beverage. His work includes acquisitions and dispositions of manufacturing businesses, private equity investments, corporate spinoffs, acquisition financing, revolving credit facilities, senior and mezzanine debt, and financing for commercial real estate development.
Additionally, Jon advises companies on their economic development needs, including negotiating incentives with state and local government agencies in North Carolina. His experience includes representing manufacturers of auto parts, high-technology systems, specialty tools, and color concentrates and additives.
Jon earned his law degree and his bachelor's degree from Wake Forest University.