- Represented a non-U.S. publicly traded software company in its $500 million merger with a U.S.-based digital marketing company, which required navigating cross-border considerations, multiple regulatory work streams, and a complex equity rollover process involving hundreds of shareholders.
- Assisted a publicly traded company in its $165 million acquisition of a pawn shop conglomerate with over 70 retail stores across dozens of states.
- Represented a national bank in multiple add-on acquisitions of early-stage software companies, which built up their in-house software and development capabilities and positioned them well for future growth and adaptability.
- Represented an international private-equity-backed barcoding and logistics hardware and software company on multiple add-on acquisitions ranging up to $60 million in valuation.
- Represented a subsidiary of the world’s largest tire manufacturer in its acquisition of all the assets of two affiliated tire service and distribution centers, expanding its nationwide footprint.
- Represented a private-equity-backed medical device packaging company in its acquisition of the assets of a packaging manufacturer based in Ireland.
- Represented a Wisconsin-based MRI center in the sale of substantially all of its assets to a private equity-backed buyer for $25 million.
- Represented a top global manufacturer of high-performance carbon fabrics in its recapitalization with a private equity firm for $127 million.
Senior Associate,
- Phone: +1 404 881 7178
- Email: mollie.blase@alston.com
Corporate clients value Mollie’s transactional experience and guidance to help close the deal.
Mollie Blase is a senior associate in the Corporate & Business Transactions Group at Alston & Bird. She advises public and private clients in a broad range of general corporate and transactional matters. She focuses her practice on middle market transactions for both buy- and sell-side clients across several industries.
Mollie is recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® “Ones to Watch” in the Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law categories.
Mollie graduated as the valedictorian from the Mercer University School of Law and served on the Mercer University Law Review. She received a B.B.A. in marketing and management from Mercer University.
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Press Release September 23, 2024Alston & Bird Represents Christie’s in Acquisition of Gooding & CompanyAlston & Bird represented the international auction house Christie’s in its acquisition of Gooding & Company, a leading international auction house in the classic-car market. The transaction is expected to be completed before the end of 2024.Press Release September 23, 2024Alston & Bird Represents Christie’s in Acquisition of Gooding & CompanyAlston & Bird represented the international auction house Christie’s in its acquisition of Gooding & Company, a leading international auction house in the classic-car market. The transaction is expected to be completed before the end of 2024.
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Press Release March 24, 2022New England Machinery Acquired by The Massman CompaniesAlston & Bird client New England Machinery, a builder of superior quality machines to improve efficiencies in packaging production lines worldwide, has been acquired by The Massman Companies, a worldwide leader in packaging machinery and portfolio company of Granite Partners.Press Release March 24, 2022New England Machinery Acquired by The Massman CompaniesAlston & Bird client New England Machinery, a builder of superior quality machines to improve efficiencies in packaging production lines worldwide, has been acquired by The Massman Companies, a worldwide leader in packaging machinery and portfolio company of Granite Partners.
Bar Admissions
- Georgia
Education
- Mercer University (J.D., 2017)
- Mercer University (B.B.A., 2014)