Venable represented JTB Corp., one of Japan’s leading travel solution providers, in the purchase of NTM Acquisition Corp. (d/b/a Northstar Travel Group), and all of NTM’s wholly owned subsidiaries.
Northstar is a premier B2B content and marketing solutions provider, trusted by the world’s leading travel brands. Northstar specializes in connecting travel professionals with top-tier suppliers and marketers — including major airlines, hotel groups, and cruise lines. In addition, Northstar hosts conferences and events throughout the country which bring together the travel industry’s most influential buyers and sellers.
The deal involved cross-border elements. Venable’s team worked with Japanese counsel, Mori Hamada & Matsumoto to advise the client.
Bradley Edmister led the Venable team, with assistance from Audrey Distler, Daria Ivanova and Ashley Qamar. Elizabeth Stieff provided counsel on critical tax matters. Lisa Tavares, Andrew Shapiro, and Ryann Aaron advised on employee benefits matters. Kristen Ruisi, Ryan Sweigard, and Elizabeth Fuzaylova advised on intellectual property. Benjamin Stockman and Teresa Biviano advised on labor and employment. Paul Feinstein completed the HSR filing. Jennifer Daskal and Caitlin Clarke advised on cybersecurity. Kelly DeMarchis Bastide and Kathryn Marshall Timmons advised on privacy. Danielle Foley and Edward Beach, Jr. advised on litigation matters. Elizabeth Lowe advised on CFIUS. Jacob Byrne advised on real estate. Joe Choi, Gabriella Joseph, Vikram Suryavanshi, and Shannyn Yates provided support on corporate matters.
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