RQN is proud to have represented our long-time client, the University of Utah, alongside the University of Utah Growth Capital Partners Foundation, in a first-of-its-kind joint venture between a public institution and private equity. “It is a privilege to serve our clients and more broadly the State of Utah in enhancing the athletic footprint and brand of the University of Utah,” stated Bruce Olson, who along with Mark Cotter led the RQN team in this transaction. “I could not be more proud of my colleagues who worked tirelessly over several months in doing the complex legal work required to finalize this unique joint venture.”
Crimson Brand Partners is designed to promote and enhance University Athletics, bolstering both the University’s brand and its broader educational and charitable mission. Mark Cotter added, “This was a unique transaction, involving complicated tax, corporate, securities and other issues that our team is well positioned to handle, and we proudly represented the University and its supporting organization. Go Utes!”
We are honored to have guided this transaction, led by a dedicated team of RQN attorneys, including:
- Bruce Olson (Tax-exempt, Nonprofit)
- Mark Cotter (Corporate, Securities and M&A)
- Sam Lambert (Tax)
- Chris Nelson (Corporate)
- Kevin Glade (Creditors Rights)
- Mike Johnson (Bankruptcy)
At RQN, our deep bench pairs decades of experience with a commitment to solving complex problems the right way.
Read the University of Utah’s press release here.