Jones Walker LLP is thrilled to announce the addition of seven new members to its Corporate Practice Group in New Orleans, bolstering its expertise in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity, real estate, and finance. The firm welcomes three new partners, John Werner, Chip Saulsbury, and Tyler Marquette, and four new associates, Meghan Montgomery, Tyler Andrews, Anne McAloon, and Michael Stewart.
John Werner, a seasoned corporate attorney with a focus on financings, brings his extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, and general corporate advice to Jones Walker. He has represented numerous private equity-funded portfolio companies and family offices in their investment activities. Previously, Werner was the managing partner and a member of the management committee at Fishman Haygood.
Chip Saulsbury, another experienced corporate professional, joins the firm with a specialization in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, corporate finance, and general corporate matters. He has represented private equity funds in acquisitions, add-on acquisitions, direct equity and debt investments, and exits, as well as family investment offices and individuals in various investment activities. Saulsbury also advises businesses on ownership and management transitions and sales.
Tyler Marquette, a seasoned commercial real estate attorney, brings his expertise in development, construction, acquisitions, sales, financing, and leasing to Jones Walker. He represents national and regional developers and investors in various real estate sectors across the country. Marquette is also a licensed title insurance producer in Louisiana and Mississippi.
The new associate additions bring a wealth of experience to the firm. Meghan Montgomery focuses on mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, capital raises, joint ventures, and general corporate matters. She has represented private equity funds in various transactions and advises senior management, investment funds, family offices, and boards on strategic, governance, and corporate issues.
Tyler Andrews, a finance attorney, advises clients on corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and private equity transactions. Before joining Jones Walker, he practiced at a boutique New Orleans law firm and in the Houston office of an international law firm, assisting clients with complex corporate matters in the energy industry.
Anne McAloon specializes in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and general corporate matters. She previously advised on transactions and corporate law matters at boutique firms in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, assisting clients with general contract negotiation.
Michael Stewart, a real estate attorney, focuses on acquisitions and sales, private equity investments, corporate financing, and other general business matters. He assists clients with structuring, negotiating, and closing commercial transactions and has experience managing numerous leases for both local and national landlords and tenants.
These additions to the Corporate Practice Group demonstrate Jones Walker’s commitment to providing top-flight legal services and its dedication to expanding its presence in the region. The new team members bring a diverse range of expertise and experience, further enhancing the firm’s capabilities and allowing it to continue providing exceptional legal counsel to clients in the New Orleans area and beyond.
“We are thrilled to welcome this distinguished group of attorneys to Jones Walker,” said Bill Hines, managing partner. “The addition of three highly regarded partners and four exceptional associates underscores our commitment to providing topflight legal services. Their tremendous client list and esteemed reputation align perfectly with our mission to deliver excellence to our clients. Our corporate team’s capabilities are now unmatched in the region. We look forward to the valuable contributions they will undoubtedly bring to our firm.”
John Werner expressed his enthusiasm for joining the firm, stating, “This is a remarkable opportunity for us to join a firm that we have always admired and respected. We have worked with and have close relationships with many Jones Walker attorneys, so we have experienced firsthand why they are respected not just regionally, but across the country.” He added, “We look forward to building our corporate practice through the firm’s platform and expanding the scope of services we provide to our client base.”
