Coburn R. Beck

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Coburn R. Beck, Partner at Troutman Pepper Locke

Coby’s clients rely on him to handle complex corporate transactions with a clear understanding of their business goals. With particular experience in domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, he helps clients close deals creatively while mitigating risk.

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Coby counsels public and private companies, including family businesses, in mergers and acquisitions and investment transactions, many of which are international in scope. With a thorough understanding of his clients’ businesses, objectives, and the competitive markets in which they compete, he helps them find creative and efficient paths to completing challenging transactions. Coby also regularly assists clients with corporate reorganizations and restructurings.

Coby’s practice spans the chemicals, energy, and manufacturing sectors.

  • Represented KORE Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: KORE) in its going private transaction resulting in its ownership by affiliates of Searchlight Capital Partners and Abry Partners.
  • Representing TXNM, Inc. (NYSE: TXNM) in connection with its pending sale to Blackstone Infrastructure.
  • Represented SMC Infrastructure Partners, an independent sponsor, in connection with its acquisitions.
  • Represented Bearing Insurance Group, an independent insurance brokerage, in its sale to private equity-backed Broadstreet Partners.
  • Represented Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a global leader in providing essential elements for mobility, energy, connectivity, and health, in connection with numerous acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and restructurings.
  • Represented Dominion Energy Inc. (NYSE: D) in connection with the formation of renewable natural gas joint ventures.
  • Represented Valley Proteins Inc. in connection with its acquisition and roll-up of rendering businesses throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
  • Represented numerous publicly traded companies in connection with internal restructurings.
  • Best Lawyers in America®: Corporate Law (2021-2027), Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2021-2027)
  • Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyer (2018, 2020-2021) – independently rated lawyers
  • Law & Politics: “Super Lawyer” in Mergers & Acquisitions (2012-2018)
  • BTI Client Service All-Star (2016)
  • Virginia Business Magazine: “Legal Elite” Under 40 (2009-2010)
Overview

Coby counsels public and private companies, including family businesses, in mergers and acquisitions and investment transactions, many of which are international in scope. With a thorough understanding of his clients’ businesses, objectives, and the competitive markets in which they compete, he helps them find creative and efficient paths to completing challenging transactions. Coby also regularly assists clients with corporate reorganizations and restructurings.

Coby’s practice spans the chemicals, energy, and manufacturing sectors.

Representative Matters
  • Represented KORE Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: KORE) in its going private transaction resulting in its ownership by affiliates of Searchlight Capital Partners and Abry Partners.
  • Representing TXNM, Inc. (NYSE: TXNM) in connection with its pending sale to Blackstone Infrastructure.
  • Represented SMC Infrastructure Partners, an independent sponsor, in connection with its acquisitions.
  • Represented Bearing Insurance Group, an independent insurance brokerage, in its sale to private equity-backed Broadstreet Partners.
  • Represented Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a global leader in providing essential elements for mobility, energy, connectivity, and health, in connection with numerous acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and restructurings.
  • Represented Dominion Energy Inc. (NYSE: D) in connection with the formation of renewable natural gas joint ventures.
  • Represented Valley Proteins Inc. in connection with its acquisition and roll-up of rendering businesses throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
  • Represented numerous publicly traded companies in connection with internal restructurings.
Insights

Podcasts

A Voltage Voyage With Danielle Spalding, Cirba Solutions

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A Voltage Voyage With Danielle Spalding, Cirba Solutions

Sponsored Events

ACG Richmond 2024 Virginia Capital Conference

Articles + Publications

Notable Requirements Under FinCEN’s Final Rule Implementing the Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Framework

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Awards
  • Best Lawyers in America®: Corporate Law (2021-2027), Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2021-2027)
  • Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyer (2018, 2020-2021) – independently rated lawyers
  • Law & Politics: “Super Lawyer” in Mergers & Acquisitions (2012-2018)
  • BTI Client Service All-Star (2016)
  • Virginia Business Magazine: “Legal Elite” Under 40 (2009-2010)

Top areas of focus

  • Member, Association for Corporate Growth
  • Member, Virginia Bar Association
  • Member, Richmond Bar Association
  • Member, Advisory Board, Greater Richmond SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now) Inc. (2018-present)

Education

  • William & Mary Law School, J.D., Order of the Coif, 1998
  • College of William & Mary, B.A., 1993

Bar Admissions

  • Virginia
  • Speaker, “Challenges of Modern Cross-Border Transactions,” William & Mary Law School, Business Law Society Symposium, October 2012.
  • Speaker, “Ramping Up: Managing Transaction Risk in the Current Economy,” Virginia Bar Association Business Law Section, July 2011.
  • Speaker, “Managing Legal Risk in China,” Troutman Sanders China Seminar, May 2011.
  • Speaker, “China’s Changing Business Environment,” Virginia International Business Council, November 2010.
  • Speaker, “Legal Aspects to Doing Business in China,” Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce, March 2010.
  • Speaker, “Practical Considerations for M&A in China,” 5th Annual Legal, Tax and Financial Strategies for Doing Business in China, December 2007.
  • Speaker, “Corporate, Immigration and Tax Concerns for Chinese Businesses Doing Business in the United States,” Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance, May 2007.