education

University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 1979), magna cum laude
Hofstra University (B.A., 1976), magna cum laude

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U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida

Seth P. Joseph

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Miami

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Seth Joseph has an extensive securities and mergers & acquisitions practice, including both domestic and cross border assignments. He represents corporate issuers and underwriters in public and private offerings, merchant banks, private equity funds, venture capital firms, and emerging clients in acquisitions and financing activities. Mr. Joseph has extensive experience in the telecommunications and technology industries.

Mr. Joseph has twice served as general counsel of public and pre IPO technology companies with substantial cross border technology sharing and ownership of non U.S. companies.

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Representative Matters
Within the past two years:
- Acquisition of $135 million provider of international VOIP services by domestic U.S. public company and associated convertible debt financing.
- Representation a U.S.-based private equity fund in connection with its $100 million secured loan to a provider of short term and auto title loans.
- Representation of a U.S.-based provider of integrated IT and networking solutions in connection with a $100 million debt and equity financing transaction including the private placement of $60 million of convertible preferred stock and a $40 million credit facility.
- Representation of an international banking corporation in connection with an $85 million secured convertible debenture financing of a public health care technologies solutions provider in connection with its all cash bid to acquire a public provider of information technology systems for hospitals, healthcare networks, and imaging facilities.
- Roll up of $45 million South Pacific telecommunications, systems integration, and data communications business through a Canadian plan of arrangement and mergers, with a related initial SEC registration.
- Representation of publicly-held company in its $26 million strategic acquisition of a company which is a leading provider of network solutions and systems integration services in Venezuela, Argentina, Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, and Central America.
- $25 million equity financing for launch of roll out of multi-unit lounge business.
- Acquisition of $20 million Oregon based consumer products company by NY based private equity fund, and associated subordinated and senior debt financing.
- Acquisition of $15 million revenue Ohio based business services platform for NY based private equity fund and associated mezzanine debt financing.
- Representation of a leading electronics manufacturer based in China and several of its subsidiaries and affiliates in China, the U.S., and the British Virgin Islands in connection with the $12 million sale of certain assets and divisions as well as the private placement of securities.
- Representation of an affiliate of a leading electronics manufacturer based in China in connection with an $8 million investment by an affiliate of a multinational computer technology and consulting corporation.
- Representation of $6 billion China based consumer electronics conglomerate in various matters.
- Representation of subsidiary of publicly-held company in its $5 million strategic acquisition of a network solutions and systems integration services company with operations based in Argentina.
- Representation of wholly-owned Cayman Islands subsidiary of publicly-held company in its $5 million strategic acquisition of a company which provides technical training and certifications which, together with its affiliates, operates in Panama, Venezuela, Brazil, Argentina, and Peru.
- A series of tuck in acquisitions for a U.S. public healthcare software company and associated equity financings.
- A series of tuck in acquisitions for a U.S. public golf accessories company and associated equity financing.
- Representation of a Florida based merchant bank in senior preferred stock investments in a petroleum distributor, a real estate developer, and a precious metals concern.
- Representation of publicly-held company in bridge loan financing related to strategic acquisition of a company.

Publications

04.03.2007	“The Florida Securities Act of 1978,” University of Miami Law Review, Vol. 33:1223 (2007).
04.01.2007	Co-Author, “Chop-sticking the American Pie – How Can a PRC Company Take a Share of US Capital Markets through an IPO?” Rollins College China Center Web site (April 2007).

Speaking Engagements
- Co-Speaker, “Raising Capital: Identifying Markets and Characteristics Needed to Access Markets and Investors,” Fort Lauderdale, FL (2011)
Professional Recognition
- Listed in Chambers USA Guide to America's Leading Business Lawyers (Corporate/M&A and Private Equity) (2011)
- Selected for inclusion in Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite (2007)
- Selected for inclusion in Florida Super Lawyers (2006)
- Selected Top Lawyer by the South Florida Legal Guide (2010)
Professional and Civic Activities
- The Florida Bar
  Corporate, Banking and Capital Markets Section
- The American Bar Association
  Business Law Section
- Florida Tax and Budget Reform Commission, Commissioner (1991-2000)

News

12.07.2011	Carlton Fields M&A Attorneys Discuss Raising Capital: Identifying Markets and Characteristics Needed to Access Markets and Investors
01.01.2008	Profiles in Partnership, Earning Trust Across Borders: Hisense Group and Carlton Fields
04.11.2007	Whirlwind Financing Deal Helps Company Become Major Shareholder
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