Layna Deneen counsels clients on corporate and securities issues including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, and securities regulations matters and filings. In addition, she represents private equity firms and portfolio companies in various transactions.
Layna earned a law degree from the University of Tennessee College of Law and an undergraduate degree in marketing from Clemson University, Calhoun Honors College.
Memberships
American Health Law Association (AHLA)
Memberships
American Health Law Association (AHLA)
Representative Experience
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Representation of Hibbett, Inc., an athletic-inspired fashion retailer, in its pending acquisition by JD Sports Fashion plc, a leading global omnichannel retailer of sports fashion brands. Under the terms of the merger agreement announced April 23, 2024, JD Sports will acquire all outstanding shares of Hibbett for $87.50 per share in cash, representing an aggregate enterprise value of approximately $1.1 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2024, subject to Hibbett stockholder approval, required regulatory approvals, and the satisfaction of other customary conditions to closing.
Representative Experience
Media Mentions & Firm News
Media Mentions & Firm News
Accolades
Tennessee Law Review — Research Editor (2022–2023)
International Law Students Association at The University of Tennessee College of Law — Treasurer (2021–2022)
CALI Award — Legal Process II (2021); Contract Drafting (2021)
Accolades
Tennessee Law Review — Research Editor (2022–2023)
International Law Students Association at The University of Tennessee College of Law — Treasurer (2021–2022)
CALI Award — Legal Process II (2021); Contract Drafting (2021)