Jackson Walker represented Scott-Macon Group, Inc., in the sale of its crane rental, sales and servicing business to Allegiance Crane & Equipment, LLC. The transaction, which closed on September 24, 2024, included the sale of Scott-Macon, LLC, Scott-Macon Equipment Rental, LLC, Scott-Macon Equipment Louisiana, LLC, and Scott-Macon Equipment Oklahoma, LLC.

Scott-Macon Equipment is a leader in the sale, rental, and servicing of cranes and other lifting equipment in the Gulf Coast of the United States. Nationally recognized for its outstanding customer support in service and parts operations, Scott-Macon Equipment, a dealer for, among others, Tadano, Broderson, Terex and Kobelco cranes, sells and rents rough terrain hydraulic cranes, all terrain cranes, boom trucks, truck cranes, crawler cranes, and industrial carry deck cranes.

Allegiance Crane & Equipment is a lifting equipment company serving the Gulf Coast and Southeastern regions of the U.S., with 13 locations throughout Texas, Louisiana, and Florida. With the strategic acquisition of Scott-Macon, Allegiance enhances its market presence and operational capabilities in the Gulf Coast region, further solidifying its position as a leader in the industry.

Dallas partner Kevin Jones, who led the Jackson Walker team representing Scott-Macon, stated, “We are proud to have assisted Scott-Macon in this significant transaction. Both companies share a commitment to excellence and innovation, and this transaction is poised to create new opportunities for growth and success in the crane industry.”

Jackson Walker’s multi-disciplinary team included Corporate & Securities attorneys Kevin Jones, Shari Mao, Ann Leafstedt, Bowman Givhan, Brandon Flowers, Amanda Miller, and Erik Allison; Tax partner Aaron Pinegar; Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation partner Greta Cowart; Labor & Employment partner David Schlottman; and Environment & Natural Resources partner Peter Wahl.

For more information about the transaction, view the article by American Cranes & Transport.

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