A Haynes and Boone, LLP deal team advised engage2learn ("e2L"), which announced May 12 that it had landed an investment from New York-based private equity firm Leeds Equity Partners.
The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
In a joint announcement, Leeds and e2L, a provider of professional development coaching and technology tools serving districts in the public K-12 market, said the investment will enable e2L to expand its K-12 professional development coaching and technology capabilities, strengthening its ability to support teachers with evidence-based best practices, improve student outcomes and accelerate learning for all learners. Leeds Equity partners with talented management teams to drive innovation in leading companies across the Knowledge Industries.
A cross-office and multi-practice Haynes and Boone team represented e2L in the matter, including Partner Greg Samuel and Associates Brent Beckert and Cameron Scales from the firm’s Corporate Practice. They were joined by Counsel Scott Thompson and Associate Lucy Hong (Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation); Partners Lauren White and Don Shiman (Tax); and Counsel Raquel Alvarenga (Labor and Employment).
Cowen and Company, LLC served as financial advisor to e2L.
Haynes and Boone’s Corporate Practice has more than 100 lawyers who advise clients on how to successfully conduct business in complex, global and highly regulated markets.
Haynes and Boone is an international corporate law firm with offices in Texas, New York, California, Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Washington, D.C., London, Mexico City and Shanghai, providing a full spectrum of legal services in energy, technology, financial services and private equity. With 600 lawyers, Haynes and Boone is ranked among the largest U.S.-based firms by The National Law Journal, The American Lawyer and The Lawyer. It was recognized for excellence in the BTI Consulting Group’s 2021 “A-Team” report, which identifies the law firms that in-house counsel commend for providing superior client service.
The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
In a joint announcement, Leeds and e2L, a provider of professional development coaching and technology tools serving districts in the public K-12 market, said the investment will enable e2L to expand its K-12 professional development coaching and technology capabilities, strengthening its ability to support teachers with evidence-based best practices, improve student outcomes and accelerate learning for all learners. Leeds Equity partners with talented management teams to drive innovation in leading companies across the Knowledge Industries.
A cross-office and multi-practice Haynes and Boone team represented e2L in the matter, including Partner Greg Samuel and Associates Brent Beckert and Cameron Scales from the firm’s Corporate Practice. They were joined by Counsel Scott Thompson and Associate Lucy Hong (Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation); Partners Lauren White and Don Shiman (Tax); and Counsel Raquel Alvarenga (Labor and Employment).
Cowen and Company, LLC served as financial advisor to e2L.
Haynes and Boone’s Corporate Practice has more than 100 lawyers who advise clients on how to successfully conduct business in complex, global and highly regulated markets.
Haynes and Boone is an international corporate law firm with offices in Texas, New York, California, Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Washington, D.C., London, Mexico City and Shanghai, providing a full spectrum of legal services in energy, technology, financial services and private equity. With 600 lawyers, Haynes and Boone is ranked among the largest U.S.-based firms by The National Law Journal, The American Lawyer and The Lawyer. It was recognized for excellence in the BTI Consulting Group’s 2021 “A-Team” report, which identifies the law firms that in-house counsel commend for providing superior client service.