Cristina’s practice focuses on corporate and transactional matters, principally related to mergers & acquisitions. She represents public and private clients – including strategic and financial buyers and sellers – across a wide variety of industries and in connection with complex corporate transactions, as well as general corporate matters. Her practice also includes advising clients with respect to shareholder activism and corporate governance matters.
IAA’s Acquisition by Ritchie Bros. Closes Following Shareholder Approval
March 23, 2023
Cooley advised IAA, Inc. (IAA), a global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers, on its cross-border stock and cash acquisition by Ritchie Bros., which closed on Monday, March 20.
Ritchie Bros. to Acquire IAA in $7.3 Billion Cross-Border Stock and Cash Transaction
November 8, 2022
Cooley advised Insurance Auto Auctions (IAA), a global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers, on its definitive merger agreement, under which Ritchie Bros. will acquire IAA in a cross-border stock and cash transaction valued at approximately $7.3 billion.
Cooley advised Nutrafol, a leading provider of hair wellness products, on its agreement to sell a majority stake in the company to Unilever. Partner Kevin Cooper led the Cooley team advising Nutrafol on the transaction, and partner Stephane Levy has acted as longtime corporate counsel to the company. Nutrafol is backed by Unilever Ventures and consumer-focused private equity firm L Catterton.
NeoPhotonics Agrees to Sell to Lumentum for $918 Million
November 8, 2021
Cooley advised NeoPhotonics, a developer and manufacturer of optoelectronic solutions, on its agreement to sell to Lumentum for $918 million. Lawyers Steve Tonsfeldt, Ian Nussbaum, John Sellers and Rishab Kumar led the Cooley team advising NeoPhotonics.
