About John D. Owens III

John D. Owens, III is a Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, P.A., an Am Law 20 international law firm. He is based in the firm’s Miami office. John has significant experience: (1) representing private fund sponsors, institutional investors and corporate venture capital firms on seed capital arrangements, early and growth stage venture capital investments, secondary transactions in private companies, as well as secondary transactions involving interests in private funds, (2) representing institutional investors, including hedge funds and family offices, in connection with their investments in, and co-investments alongside other investors in, structured capital market transactions with public companies, (3) assisting entrepreneurs, early stage businesses, growth stage companies and emerging public companies in conducting securities offerings and assessing, strategically planning, and managing their legal needs as outside counsel as they progress through critical periods of growth and challenge, (4) representing private equity firms as well as corporate acquirors in mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures, and (5) providing general counsel regarding compliance with federal securities laws, corporate governance practices, exchange listings compliance, and commercial transactions.

John’s legal practice spans many industries, including Consumer Goods and Services, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, FinTech, Cybersecurity, Space Technology, Digital Assets, E-Commerce and Digital Marketing, Clean Energy and Renewable Power, Health and Biotechnology, International shipping and Parcel Delivery, Entertainment, Media, Sports and E-Sports.

Concentrations

•Emerging growth and venture capital
•Secondaries
•Equity line transactions
•Private equity transactions
•PIPE transactions
•Roll-up strategy acquisitions
•Securities Law Compliance
•Sports and entertainment transactions
•Private Funds
•Mergers and acquisitions

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, M&A/ Corporate and Commercial - Venture Capital and Emerging Companies, 2022 and 2024-2026
•“Other Key Lawyer,” 2022
•Member, Team receiving Metropolitan Top-Tier Ranking in the 2023 S. News - Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” report for Venture Capital Law
•Member, Team receiving Metropolitan Top-Tier Ranking in the 2023 S. News - Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” report for Technology Law
•Listed, South Florida Legal Guide, “Top Up and Comers,” 2017-2021
•Listed, Florida Super Lawyers Magazine, Florida Super Lawyers, “Rising Stars,” 2018-2019
•Finalist, South Florida Business and Wealth Journal, “Up and Comer” Awards, 2017
•Listed, Daily Business Review, “Rising Star,” 2016
•Listed, Legacy Miami Magazine, “40 Under 40 Black Leaders of Today and Tomorrow,” 2014
•Recognized, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, “40 Under 40 Outstanding Lawyers of Miami-Dade County,” 2012

 

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Areas of Law

  • Corporate Law 2
    • Corporate
    • Corporate Governance & Compliance
  • Investments 3
    • Private Equity
    • Capital Markets
    • Investment Management
  • Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures 1
    • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Other 2
    • Venture Capital & Emerging Technology
    • Private Funds

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Venture Capital/Minority Investment: Lead shareholder of the team representing Pronghorn Investment Management, a leading investment firm
    accelerator, in over 40 investments in early, growth
    late stage spirits industry companies.
    Lead shareholder of the team representing an investment firm in its growth stage investment in the Snow League, the first professional winter sports league entirely dedicated to snowboarding
    freeskiing.
    Lead shareholder of the team representing an institutional investor as the lead investor in a $40 million Series A financing round in a Web3 infrastructure technology venture.
    Lead shareholder of the team representing a Palm Beach County, Florida based venture capital firm in its early stage investments in spirits industry companies.
    Lead shareholder representing the family offices of prominent sports
    music entertainment figures in their investments in early, growth
    late stage companies.
    Lead shareholder representing a Washington, D.C.-based venture capital fund in connection with its early stage
    emerging technology company venture capital financings.
    Lead shareholder of a team representing a Puerto Rico based institutional investor, as the lead investor, in an AI cloud computing company specializing in GPU accelerated infrastructure for AI workloads.
    Lead shareholder of a team representing a Miami, FL based venture capital fund in connection with its early stage
    emerging technology company venture capital financings .
    Lead shareholder of a team representing a Fort Lauderdale, FL based venture capital fund in connection with its early stage
    emerging technology company venture capital financings.
    Lead shareholder representing a European parcel delivery
    freight forwarding company in its minority investments in U.S. based logistics businesses.
    Lead shareholder of a team representing a Washington, D.C.-based AI-driven platform for climate finance, providing counsel in its seed, Series A
    Series B venture capital financings led by a major Silicon Valley venture capital fund.
    Lead shareholder of a team representing a Northern Virginia-based proprietary geospatial data platform, providing counsel in its seed, Series A
    Series B venture capital financing transactions let by a major Silicon Valley venture capital fund.
    Lead shareholder of a team representing a Miami, Florida-based cybersecurity compliance technology company, providing counsel in its $3 million seed offering led by a major Silicon Valley venture capital fund.
    Lead shareholder of a team representing a decentralized global art exchange platform, providing counsel in its $3.3 million seed offering led by a New York/Miami based venture capital fund.
    Lead shareholder of a team representing certain Miami
    New York based real estate developers, providing counsel in fundraising activities.
    Lead shareholder of a team representing a London
    Nigeria based music entertainment company, providing counsel in its seed
    Series A financings led by a major Silicon Valley venture capital fund.
    Lead shareholder of a team representing a Washington, D.C.-based cybersecurity company, providing counsel in its late stage securities offerings.
    Lead shareholder of a team representing a bourbon whiskey company in its initial fundraising
    product launch activities.
    Capital Markets Transactions: Representation of an investment fund in its $150 Million equity line financing of an NYSE listed SPAC.
    Representation of an investment fund in its $100 Million equity line financing of a NASDAQ listed software-accelerated electronics manufacturer.
    Representation of an investment fund in its $100 Million equity line financing of a NASDAQ listed clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapeutics to treat oncology
    inflammatory diseases.
    Representation of an investment fund in its $75 Million equity line financing of a NASDAQ listed biopharma company that develops treatments for malaria
    different cancer types.
    Representation of an investment fund in its $10 Million equity line financing of a NASDAQ listed technology company specializing in the democratizing, creation
    monetization of audio content.
    Representation of an investment fund in its $10 Million equity line financing of a company that develops, manufactures,
    markets a patented hemostatic gauze for the health care
    wound care sectors.
    Representation of an investment fund in its $10 Million equity line financing of a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with a focus on novel immunotherapies.
    Representation of a New York based broker-dealer.
    Representation of a Charlotte, NC based broker-dealer.
    Represented investment firms in crypto treasury transactions.
    Representation of New York, New Jersey, Florida, Puerto Rico, California,
    Illinois-based hedge funds
    family offices in various PIPE investments,
    equity line financings conducted by public companies.
    Representation of a New Jersey-based hedge fund in multiple investments in PIPE investments in middle market
    growth stage public companies.
    Representation of a New York-based hedge fund in multiple investments in PIPE investments in middle market
    growth stage public companies.
    Representation of a Chicago-based private equity fund in multiple equity line of credit
    PIPE investments in middle market public companies.
    Representation of a Kansas City-based hedge fund in investments in multiple equity line
    PIPE investments in middle market
    growth stage public companies.
    Technology: Representation of a New York-based global capital markets FinTech platform.
    Representation of a Virginia-based proprietary geospatial data platform company.
    Representation of a Washington, D.C.-based AI-driven platform for climate finance.
    Representation of a Miami, Florida-based cybersecurity compliance technology company.
    Representation of a Miami, Florida-based decentralized global art exchange platform.
    Representation of a South Florida-based leading enterprise-level, SEO-first, full-service digital marketing agency.
    Representation of an independently,
    Black-owned
    managed digital news media company located in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
    Representation of a Miami, Florida-based tech talent sourcing company.
    Representation of the developer/operator of advanced climate resiliency centers.
    Representation of a New York-based FinTech startup focused on developing cryptocurrency/digital trading technologies.
    Mergers
    Acquisitions: Representation of a Northern Virginia based cyber-security company in an Israel based cyber-security company.
    Representation of a European parcel delivery
    freight forwarding company in acquisitions of U.S. based logistics businesses.
    Representation of a privately held renewable energy company in its $210 million sale to a NYSE traded waste solutions company.
    Representation of a publicly traded homel
    security company in its $20.4 million acquisition of an environmental services company.
    Representation of a U.S. distributor of telecommunications products in its $1.26 billion sale to an investor based in Japan.
    Representation of an engineering/technical assistance company in its acquisition by a publicly traded company.
    Representation of a motive battery company in a reverse takeover transaction with a publicly traded company.
    Representation of an international shipping company in a reverse takeover transaction with a publicly traded company.
    Representation of a Florida-based provider of health care IT solutions in its sale to a competitor.
    Entertainment: Representation of one of the world's leading Afrobeats record labels.
    Representation of a well-known comedian in launch of podcast on Sirius XM
    in acting projects.
    Representation of a talent in negotiations with reality television
    movie projects.
    Representation of a well-known international music festival in joint venture festival projects.
    Representation of a privately held entertainment company in an investment, takeover,
    operation of popular Miami night club.
    The above representations were h
    led by Mr. Owens prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, P.A.
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2006, Florida
    Memberships

    Professional & Community Involvement

    •Member, Board of Directors, Miami-Dade Innovation Authority
    •Life Member, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
    •Member, 100 Black Men of South Florida
    •Licensed Member, Florida Bar Association
    •Member, Princeton Club of South Florida
    •Member, National Black MBA Association (South Florida Chapter)
    •Former Member, Board of Trustees, Florida Memorial University

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    William & Mary Law School
    J.D.
    Notes Editor, Journal of Women and the Law
    Other Education
    Princeton University
    A.B.
    cum laude

    William & Mary Mason School of Business
    M.B.A.
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    John D. Owens, III was admitted in 2006 to the State of Florida.
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