Sean P. Doran
Partner
Sean Doran understands responsiveness, attention to detail and efficiency are paramount to earning clients’ trust as a member of their outside advisory team. From acquisitions and day-to-day operations to navigating complex regulatory constraints, he partners with clients to help them realize their goals in growing, optimizing and protecting their businesses. In addition to venture capital funds, real estate developers and business owners, he regularly represents gaming, cannabis and alcohol industry leaders through business, finance and regulatory matters. He’s experienced in advocating for casino operators, as well as manufacturers and distributors of gaming devices, before the Mississippi Gaming Commission.
Sean advises clients in a range of industries on issues involving:
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- Commercial transactions
- Contract drafting
- Entity formation and structure
- Finance and disposition
- Land use and zoning
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Regulatory compliance
Sean also serves on Phelps' Associate Development committee.
Experience
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Secured the $24M acquisition of multi-location farm, heavy equipment and recreational vehicle group on behalf of a Mississippi-based private equity firm.
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Assisted a hotel management group in the $37.5M acquisition of a 400-plus acre resort, club and golf course property in Florida.
- Represents multiunit franchisee in automotive maintenance industry in multistate-area development agreement and franchise agreements, real estate acquisition and leasing, and employment matters.
- Helped Mississippi-based client in the acquisition of Colorado, Texas and California-based printing companies.
- Assisted client in the acquisition and financing of Community Development Entity and multiple sub-Community Development Entities involved in Mississippi New Market Tax Credit program.