Mr. Garrott concentrates his practice in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, general corporate matters, securities, and corporate governance. He manages and coordinates all phases of transactions, including drafting and negotiating letters of intent, confidentiality agreements, asset or membership interest purchase agreements, leases, management agreements, loan documents and other closing documents. He also conducts property and asset due diligence. Additionally, Mr. Garrott advises emerging companies on various issues related to entity formation, general business contracts, and equity fundraising and assists venture capital funds, including Rural Business Investment Companies (RBIC Funds), with fund formation and investment needs.
Mr. Garrott regularly counsels issuers, investors, and private funds in matters of securities regulation. His experience includes advising on compliance with the Securities Act, Securities Exchange Act, JOBS Act, Investment Company Act, Investment Advisers Act, and state blue sky laws. He also advises experienced owners and operators, as well as first-time market entrants, in buying, selling, and financing long term care facilities and senior housing properties. Mr. Garrott helps clients navigate regulatory issues related to state licensure; third-party payors, such as Medicare and Medicaid; and successor liability.
In addition to his securities and health care practice, Mr. Garrott also provides advice and analysis to many clients firmwide with respect to the Corporate Transparency Act, including strategy related to corporate structure, compliance, and ongoing reporting.