Lindsey M.Nelson

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Lindsey Nelson focuses her practice on advising clients regarding compliance with government regulations, with concentrations in compliance with international trade and government contract laws and regulations. She represents individuals and public and private entities in all aspects of counseling and internal investigations, as well as in civil and criminal enforcement actions.

Lindsey assists companies and organizations with compliance with the U.S. export controls, including the sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Such compliance activities include developing and instituting compliance policies and procedures, conducting trainings, determining and obtaining proper licenses, conducting internal investigations, and advocating for clients in disclosures to and negotiations with government agencies. Lindsey has significant experience drafting voluntary self-disclosures, responses to government inquiries, commodity jurisdiction requests, commodity classification requests, license applications, and compliance manuals.

In addition to her international trade work, Lindsey regularly advises government contractors regarding compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and other agency regulatory regimes. She assists government contractors with internal investigations and represents clients in False Claims Act (FCA) litigation.

Lindsey advises clients in mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions that raise government contract and international trade concerns, including Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) filings. She also has experience advising clients with regard to other facets of international laws and regulations administered by the U.S. government, including compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).

Expérience

  • Molex acquires AirBornJones Day is advising Molex, a leading global connectivity and electronics solutions provider, in the acquisition of AirBorn, Inc., a company specializing in the design and manufacturing of rugged connectors and electronic components for global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) serving the aerospace and defense, commercial air, space exploration, medical, and industrial markets.
  • Morgan Stanley Capital Partners acquires FoodScienceJones Day advised Morgan Stanley Capital Partners in the acquisition and financing of FoodScience, a provider of nutritional supplements and products for people and pets.
  • Parker Hannifin sells North America Composites & Fuel Containment Division to SK Capital PartnersJones Day advised Parker Hannifin Corporation in the sale of its North America Composites and Fuel Containment (CFC) Division to private investment firm SK Capital Partners.
  • Riverside sells Red Nucleus to Thomas H. Lee PartnersJones Day represented The Riverside Company in its sale of Red Nucleus, an industry-leading integrated provider of learning and development, medical communications, market access, and R&D and clinical solutions to the life sciences industry globally, to Thomas H. Lee Partners.
  • VSE acquires Kellstrom Aerospace Group and completes $172.5 million public offering of Common StockJones Day is advising VSE Corporation, a leading provider of aftermarket distribution and repair services, in the $200 million acquisition of Kellstrom Aerospace Group, Inc., a portfolio company of AE Industrial Partners, LP and a diversified global distributor and service provider supporting the commercial aerospace engine aftermarket.
  • Blue Point Capital acquires Pinnacle MEP HoldingsJones Day represented Blue Point Capital Partners in connection with the acquisition and financing of Pinnacle MEP Holdings, an HVACR, plumbing, and related mechanical services provider with operations throughout the Midwest.
  • Curbline Properties obtains $400 million revolving credit facility and $100 million delayed draw term loan facilityJones Day represented Curbline Properties LP and Curbline Properties Corp. in connection with a new $400 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility and $100 million senior unsecured delayed draw term loan facility with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, following the spin-off of Curbline Properties Corp. from SITE Centers Corp.
  • SITE Centers completes spin-off of Curbline Properties Corp.Jones Day advised SITE Centers (NYSE: SITC) in the spin-off of Curbline Properties Corp. (“Curbline”) as a separate publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “CURB”.
  • Large financial institution amends and restates senior secured credit facility for Freedom Mortgage CorporationJones Day represented a large financial institution, as administrative agent, in connection with the amendment and restatement of a senior secured credit facility provided to Freedom Mortgage Corporation, a national, full-service mortgage banker that provides origination and servicing through retail, wholesale, correspondent, and commercial divisions.
  • Affiliates of Centre Lane Partners acquire substantially all of the assets of Hardinge Inc. and its subsidiaries, including the Kellenberger, USACH, SuperPrecision, and Workholding business linesJones Day advised affiliates of Centre Lane Partners in the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Hardinge Inc. and its debtor subsidiaries, a global leader and provider of advanced machine tool, manufacturing and workholding solutions, as part of chapter 11 proceedings in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
  • Avient completes $650 million Senior Notes offeringJones Day represented Avient Corporation in connection with a Rule 144A and Regulation S offering of $650 million aggregate principal amount of 6.250% Senior Notes due 2031.
  • NACCO Natural Resources obtains $200 million revolving credit facilityJones Day represented NACCO Natural Resources Corporation, an American coal mining and natural resource company and a subsidiary of NACCO Industries, Inc., in connection with a $200 million revolving credit facility with PNC Bank, National Association, as administrative agent.
  • PNC Bank leads syndicate of lenders on $425 million senior secured revolving credit facility for leading North American private railroad and transportation management companyJones Day represented PNC Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, in connection with a $425 million syndicated senior secured revolving credit facility made to a provider of intermodal transportation and supply chain management services and one of North America's largest and fastest growing private railroad and transportation management companies, and certain of its affiliates.
  • Riverside portfolio company acquires Alexander GowJones Day represented The Riverside Company in connection with the acquisition and financing by portfolio company Performance Systems Integration of Alexander Gow, which provides inspection, repair and installation of engineered and pre-engineered suppression systems for marine vessels, kitchen and special hazard applications in Washington, Oregon and Hawaii.
  • Koch reaches agreement to acquire Wever fertilizer plant from OCI GlobalJones Day advised Koch Ag & Energy Solutions, LLC, an affiliate of Koch Industries, Inc., in the $3.6 billion acquisition of Iowa Fertilizer Company (IFCO) from OCI N.V., a Netherlands-based producer and distributor of hydrogen products.
  • MRESC-K obtains warehouse financing facilityJones Day represented MRESC-K, a joint venture among certain entities managed by Makarora Management LP and KREI Credit Opportunities, LLC, in connection with a master repurchase agreement that provides MRESC-K, through a wholly-owned subsidiary of the fund, with warehouse financing for commercial real estate loan acquisitions.
  • Labcorp enters into $300 million accounts receivable securitization facilityJones Day advised Labcorp Holdings Inc., a leading global life sciences company, in connection with a $300 million accounts receivable securitization facility with PNC Bank, National Association.
  • Lincoln Electric issues $550 million Senior Unsecured NotesJones Day represented Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. in connection with its private placement of $400 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Unsecured Notes with an additional $150 million issued on August 22, 2024.
  • Riverside acquires CloudpermitJones Day represented The Riverside Company in its acquisition and financing of Cloudpermit, a community development software company for local governments, citizens, and other stakeholders.
  • Closely held private equity firm obtains $31 million term loan credit facility and $10 million trade loan facility for certain portfolio companiesJones Day represented portfolio companies of a private equity firm, including a leading online auction marketplace for the generation and monetization of locally targeted and category-specific consumer demand, and a performance-based marketing solutions company connecting car consumers and dealers, in connection with the refinancing and consolidation of two credit facilities into a $31 million term loan credit facility and a $10 million trade loan credit facility.

    • The following represents experience acquired prior to joining Jones Day.

    Represented an international financial institution in an internal investigation and disclosure to the Office of Foreign Assets Control relating to potential violations of the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations (ITSR).

    Represented a public university in an internal investigation and disclosure to OFAC relating to potential violations of the ITSR and conducted an internal investigation regarding ITAR compliance.

    Represented a corporation in an internal investigation of potential violations of the EAR and the ITSR, subsequent voluntary self-disclosures to the Bureau of Industry & Security and OFAC, and licensing compliance.

    Represented a Fortune 500 defense company under a consent agreement in internal investigations relating to potential ITAR violations and subsequent voluntary self-disclosures.

    Represented a public university in an agency Inspector General investigation into allegations of grant fraud.

    Represented a corporation in a False Claims Act matter relating to federal housing subsidies.

    Represented an individual accused of wire fraud relating to public contracts in Iraq.

    Represented a corporation in a False Claims Act case relating to most favorable pricing issues.

    Represented an individual in a company's internal investigation into potential FCPA violations in Asia.

    AUGUST 2024 Alert

    CFIUS Annual Report Touts an Increase in Penalties and Efficiency in Transaction Reviews

    AUGUST 2024 Alert

    Treasury Proposes Expansion of CFIUS Real Estate Review Authority

    July 2024 Alert

    Commerce Wields New Tool to Restrict International Activities Viewed as Threats

    July 2024 Commentary

    Treasury Department Unveils Long-Anticipated Proposed Regulations for U.S. Outbound Investment Regime

    June 2024 Alert

    Unraveling the Forced Labor Stitched Into the Textile Industry

    APRIL 2024 Commentary

    CFIUS Signals Enhanced Enforcement Focus With New Proposed Changes to Regulations

    MARCH 2024 Commentary

    Executive Order Limits Sale or Transfer of Personal Data to Certain Countries

    November 2023 Alert

    BIS Releases Rules to Revise and Expand Controls Relating to Semiconductors and Advanced Computing

    August 2023 Alert

    Biden Administration Issues Highly Anticipated Executive Order on U.S. Investment in China

    August 2023 Alert

    Federal Agencies Highlight Benefits of Self-Disclosure, Emphasize Enforcement of Trade Violations in Tri-Seal Compliance Note
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    November 29, 2022 Firm Hosted

    Global Food & Agriculture Legal Speaker Series

    • July 18, 2018
      myLawCLE & Federal Bar Association, Trade Law 101: Importing into the United States, Foreign Investments and Outbound Trade
    • October 20, 2017
      International Trade and National Security Policy, Lawline CLE Program
    • November 16, 2016
      Cybersecurity in Government Contracts Institute, Basics of IT Acquisition and Contracting - Hardware, Software, Open Source Products & Services, Cloud Computing and Continuous Monitoring Platforms, Federal Publications Seminars
    • November 4, 2015
      2015 Cybersecurity Institute in Government Contracts
    • September 29, 2015
      Trends and Developments in International Trade: What You Need to Know

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