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Ballard Spahr LLP

Corporate/M&A

USA Guide 2026 : Minnesota


Ballard Spahr LLP

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Our attorneys have extensive experience advising sponsors and dealmakers in private equity investment transactions. We serve nearly all of the top 10 PE funds in the state. We bring a deep understanding of the unique issues and complexities in structuring and completing private equity transactions to each client engagement.

We counsel financial sponsors, such as buyout funds, mezzanine funds, venture capital funds, high-net worth investors, portfolio companies, management groups, and lenders on a variety of private equity matters. We represent the portfolio companies of private equity funds in matters ranging from add-on acquisitions, borrowing, refinancing, and recapitalization to executive compensation, employee benefits, real estate, and litigation.

In addition, we represent fund investors in matters involving their investments in private equity funds. Finally, we represent hedge funds and other pooled investment vehicles in all aspects of their operations.

We also maintain a robust mezzanine lending practice, regularly representing banks, subordinated debt funds, and other investors.

Our experience representing both funds and sellers enables us to see transactions from all sides and create tax-efficient structures that align the risk and reward to the goals of each side. This creative approach helps our clients propose alternatives and respond to issues in a way that differentiates them from competitors in pursuing and closing investments.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Minnesota

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Ballard Spahr has a highly capable corporate practice, with additional resources in its tax, employee benefits and finance groups. The team offers a strong pedigree in transactional work, acting for major corporates, private equity firms and wider asset managers.

Work Highlights

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  • Ballard Spahr advised Greystone Housing Impact Investors on a joint venture with BlackRock Impact Opportunities Fund.

Strengths

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  • Ballard Spahr is extraordinarily knowledgeable of both M&A and our company. They are also extremely responsive. They're just fantastic.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • Ballard Spahr is incredibly knowledgeable, with a huge resource pool to draw from.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • Ballard Spahr has seasoned and knowledgeable counsel, timely response times and a deep and broad bench.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • Ballard Spahr is very responsive, knowledgeable and very good at coordinating resources within the firm. They are very knowledgeable and also very good at bringing in expertise in different areas of the organization to support complex matters.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Robert E Tunheim
    Band 2Robert E Tunheim

    Robert E Tunheim

    Robert Tunheim has impressive M&A and private equity experience. He regularly handles transactions relating to corporate restructurings and investments, as well as corporate governance issues.
    • Robert Tunheim is an extremely experienced M&A attorney that understands his clients' needs and advocates for them.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • Band 4Maggie Tatton
    Band 4Maggie Tatton

    Maggie Tatton

    Maggie Tatton has a broad corporate practice which features particular strength in advising private equity firms on investment and exit work.
    • Maggie is a very good attorney. She's exceptional.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
    • Maggie Tatton provides excellent service, responds to client requests in a timely manner and understands the ins and outs of M&A.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • Band 5John Wambold
    Band 5John Wambold

    John Wambold

    John Wambold specializes in advising private equity firms on mid-market transactional matters.
  • Band 5Michael Kuhn
    Band 5Michael Kuhn

    Michael Kuhn

    Michael Kuhn is a highly regarded transactional attorney who excels in both private equity investment and strategic M&A deals.

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