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Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC

Corporate/Commercial

USA Guide 2026 : Mississippi


Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC

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Baker Donelson's Business Department is comprised of more than 250 attorneys who advise public, private, and emerging companies on legal and strategic issues affecting their operations, growth, and goals. We provide counsel on matters such as mergers and acquisitions, technology agreements, data protection and privacy, public and private securities offerings, lending and capital markets transactions, entity formation, corporate finance, executive compensation, and ESG-related investments. Our lawyers are experienced in both domestic and international business law and regularly advise on cross-border commercial transactions and compliance with global regulatory frameworks.

Our tax team supports clients at every stage of the business lifecycle, from formation and recapitalization to benefit plans, succession planning, and multijurisdictional tax analysis, including international treaty considerations. We also assist with transitions to next-generation ownership and help companies register as benefit corporations.

We provide guidance on IP protection and advise on real estate transactions such as developments, acquisitions, leasing, and financing. With industry teams focused on Gaming, REITs, Life Sciences, Hospitality, Energy, Automotive, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Health Care, and more, we offer counsel grounded in real-world market insight. Our attorneys serve as strategic partners, committed to providing effective solutions that align with our clients' objectives.

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Corporate/Commercial - Mississippi

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC is noted for its gaming practice, with substantial experience advising clients ranging from casino developers to gaming equipment manufacturers on significant transactions. The law firm is also highlighted for its leading presence in the healthcare arena. It has a significant presence across the Southeast, and an ability to use resources throughout the wider firm to act effectively on complex transactions.

Strengths

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  • The team was excellent when representing us in a complex sale.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentUSA
  • There are subject matter experts across the firm to handle any issue. We value the responsiveness, firmwide resources, attention to detail and communication it offers.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2John B. Beard
    Band 2John B. Beard

    John B. Beard

    John Beard is noted for his considerable healthcare sector expertise, with experience assisting with a host of corporate, transactional and tax matters.

Ranked Individuals at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC (1)

Mississippi

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