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J. Allen Overby

J. Allen Overby

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Nashville
(615) 742-6211
aoverby@bassberry.com
https://www.bassberry.com/professionals/overby-j-allen/

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Allen Overby has counseled some of the nation’s most influential companies with respect to mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, public company disclosure obligations, and a wide range of securities regulation matters. Allen’s practice focuses primarily on public companies and middle market M&A transactions between $50 million and $1 billion, with an emphasis on cross border mergers and acquisitions and other strategic transactions.

Allen has been recognized by Chambers USA and is “described by sources as a ‘tenacious negotiator’ and a practitioner who ‘sees the big picture.’ Additionally, clients highlight his astute commercial awareness and praise him for bringing a business perspective to transactions. His practice offers considerable experience in M&A, private equity and corporate governance matters.” (from Chambers USA 2018).

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Memberships

American Health Law Association (AHLA)

Lex Mundi — Cross Border Transactions Group

Representative Experience

  • Gibson Announces Acquisition of Iconic Amplifier Brand Mesa/Boogie

    We represented Gibson, the iconic American instrument brand, in its acquisition of Mesa/Boogie, one of the most prestigious brands in sound and guitar amplification. Centered on decades of professional experience and a true passion for sound, this historical transaction perfectly aligned with Gibson’s efforts to renew the iconic brand’s legacy and commitment to musicians around the world. The partnership was a natural collaboration of iconic American brands on a mutual quest of sound, quality and craftsmanship and to push the boundaries of how guitar sound is delivered and experienced. In addition, Mesa/Boogie founder Randy Smith will join Gibson as Master Designer and Mesa/Boogie amps will be available in Gibson’s Custom Shop for Amplifiers.

    We represented Gibson, the iconic American instrument brand, in its acquisition of Mesa/Boogie, one of the most prestigious brands in...
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    Client Type: Private Company
  • Wholesale, Inc. Sold to RumbleOn, Inc.

    Represented Wholesale, LLC and Wholesale Express, LLC in its sale to RumbleOn, Inc (Nasdaq: RMBL) for $16 million in cash and 1,317,329 in shares of RumbleOn Series B Preferred Stock

    We represented Wholesale, LLC. and Wholesale Express, LLC., an independent distributor of pre-owned vehicles in the US, in its sale...
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    Client Type: Private Company
  • Quest Diagnostics Acquires Laboratory Service Operations of Marin General Hospital

    Represented Quest Diagnostics in its acquisition of the Outreach Laboratory Service Operations of Marin General Hospital

    We represented Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX) in its acquisition of the outreach laboratory services operations of Marin General Hospital, a non-profit, full-service...
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    Client Type: Public Company
  • Quest Diagnostics Acquires Provant Health

    Represented Quest Diagnostics in its acquisition of Provant Health

    We represented Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX) in its acquisition of Provant Health, a health and wellness services provider. Terms of...
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    Client Type: Public Company
  • Quest Diagnostics Acquires ReproSource

    Represented Quest Diagnostics in its acquisition of ReproSource

    We represented Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX) in its acquisition of ReproSource, a Massachusetts-based provider of specialty fertility diagnostic services. Terms...
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    Client Type: Public Company
  • Quest Diagnostics Acquires MedXM

    Represented Quest Diagnostics in its acquisition of Mobile Medical Examination Service

    We represented Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX) in its acquisition of Mobile Medical Examination Service (MedXM), a leading national provider of...
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    Client Type: Public Company
  • Quest Diagnostics Acquires Cleveland HeartLab, Formalizes R&D Collaboration

    Represented Quest Diagnostics in its acquisition of Cleveland HeartLab

    We represented Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX) in its acquisition of Cleveland HeartLab. The acquisition combines the expertise of Cleveland HeartLab's...
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    Client Type: Public Company
  • Quest Diagnostics Acquires California Laboratory Associates

    Represented Quest Diagnostics in its acquisition of a California clinical lab network

    We represented Quest Diagnostics in its acquisition of California Laboratory Associates, a clinical lab network serving patients and providers in...
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    Client Type: Public Company
  • Bridgestone Sells Speedco

    Represented Bridgestone Americas in its sale of Speedco to Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores

    We represented Bridgestone Americas in its sale of Speedco subsidiary, a national network of service locations that provides quick lube...
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    Client Type: Private Company
  • Disclosure Counsel for Audit Committee of Board of Directors of Bank of America

    Engaged in 2010 to serve as independent disclosure counsel to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Bank of America pursuant to a settlement order entered into by Bank of America and the SEC

    We were engaged in 2010 to serve as independent disclosure counsel to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors...
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    Client Type: Public Company

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Past Events

Media Mentions & Firm News

Accolades

Chambers USA — Corporate M&A (2008-2009, 2013-2020)

The Best Lawyers in America© — Corporate Governance Law; Corporate Law; Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Securities Regulation (2007-2021)

Best Lawyers® — Nashville Corporate Governance Law “Lawyer of the Year” (2020); Nashville Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law “Lawyer of the Year”(2019, 2017); Nashville Securities Regulation “Lawyer of the Year” (2018, 2014); Nashville Mergers and Acquisitions Law “Lawyer of the Year” (2012)

The Legal 500 United States 2016 — M&A/Corporate and Commercial for M&A: Middle-Market (sub-$500m)

IFLR1000 — Notable Practitioner

Lawdragon “New Stars”

Mid-South Super Lawyers (2007-2008)

Mississippi Law Journal — Editorial Board Member (1987)

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission — Former Senior Counsel

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Education

  • Georgetown University - LL.M., 1993
  • University of Mississippi School of Law - J.D., 1987
  • Millsaps College - B.A., 1985

Admissions

  • Tennessee, 1997
  • Mississippi, 1988
Chambers USA

"Allen Overby maintains a strong standing in the market. Clients appreciate that he is 'very responsive' and also that he 'knows how to concentrate on the things that really matter.' He advises on the full gamut of M&A and capital markets matters."

From Chambers USA 2020