Bio

Jeffrey Mckenzie has been involved in the successful negotiation of billions of dollars in economic incentives, numerous mergers, acquisitions and other corporate and commercial matters; the acquisition, rezoning, financing, development, leasing and sale of industrial, commercial, recreational and residential properties and air rights; the negotiation and preparation of construction contracts; and numerous appearances before various commissions, government agencies and authorities. Jeff serves as corporate, transactional and business counsel to numerous industrial, commercial and service businesses, including in connection with local, state and federal regulatory matters; merger, divestiture, acquisition, partnership and joint venture transactions; antitrust issues; company formations and liquidations; company leadership and governance; project design and development; intellectual property development and licensing transactions; recourse and non-recourse financing; product development, sales and distribution programs; and executive employment and compensation plans. Jeff has provided extensive services and is a principal legal advisor to national and regional clients in the following industries: distilled spirits; hospitals and health care; financial services; automotive production; logistics and distribution; steel production and fabrication; construction; engineering; architecture; consumer products; real estate development and brokerage; pharmaceuticals; professional services; restaurants; and medical products and devices. Jeff has been selected by Chambers USA as one of "America's Leading Lawyers for Business;" he is AV® Peer Review Rated™ by Martindale-Hubbell®; he has been selected for inclusion on the Kentucky Super Lawyers® list since 2007; and he has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® publication since 2007. Jeff is extensively involved in various community organizations serving as chairman, committee chairman, executive committee member and board member.