Gibson Dunn Advises J.R. Simplot Company on Acquisition of Operating Business of Clarebout Potatoes

Firm News  |  July 15, 2025

Gibson Dunn is advising the J.R. Simplot Company on its acquisition of the operating business of Clarebout Potatoes.

The J.R. Simplot Company is a privately held food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. Clarebout Potatoes is a leading potato processing company based in Belgium.

Our corporate team is led by partner Phillip Sanders and includes associate Tracey Tomlinson, as well as partner Will McDonald and of counsel Michael Skouras. Partner Doug Horowitz and of counsel Andy Chen are advising on financing; partner James Jennings and associates James Chandler and Nathan Sauers are advising on tax; partner Kate Napalkova is advising on benefits; and partners Christian Riis-Madsen and Stephen Weissman are advising on antitrust.