Smith Hulsey & Busey’s transactional lawyers represented clients in more than $1.5 billion worth of mergers, acquisitions and financings in 2021, a record milestone for the firm.

Smith Hulsey & Busey recently represented long-time client Outdoor Living Brands, Inc., a leading franchisor of residential outdoor living spaces, in the sale of its business to LYNX Franchising, a B2B-focused multi-brand platform.

The transaction, which closed on August 3, is one of the largest Volvo Trucks or Mack Trucks dealer acquisitions in the last five years. It expands Nextran’s footprint from 18 locations across the Southeast to 25 locations in the U.S.