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Corporate/M&A - Missouri: Kansas City & Surrounds

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

BCLP is a high-profile firm in the region with a significant presence in both Kansas City and St. Louis, especially in the M&A arena. It regularly assists with multimillion-dollar transactions and cross-border negotiations, including regular work advising on IPOs. The team is frequently sought out by clients from the finance, technology and manufacturing industries for its broad corporate expertise which encompasses private equity mandates, divestitures, repurchasings and other financial arrangements.

Work Highlights

  • BCLP advised Zevra Therapeutics on its acquisition of Acer Therapeutics, for up to $91 million.

Strengths

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"BCLP provides high=quality advice and work product on a timely basis."

Corporate/M&A respondent
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"BCLP has a broad bench of talented and smart attorneys."

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Notable Practitioners

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Steven M Baumer
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Eminent Practitioners
Steven Baumer offers transactional expertise which encompasses joint ventures, LBOs and M&A. He also advises on SEC reporting mandates across a range of industries.
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Fred W Bartelsmeyer
2
Fred W Bartelsmeyer
2
Band 2
Fred Bartelsmeyer is respected for his nationwide transactional practice, while also offering experience in deals involving international companies. He is well versed in a host of commercial transactions.
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Stephanie M Hosler
2
Stephanie M Hosler
2
Band 2
Stephanie Hosler advises clients from a range of sectors, including telecommunications and banking. She is equally well versed in venture capital transactions.
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James P Pryde
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James P Pryde
3
Band 3
James Pryde regularly counsels companies on M&A and corporate finance. He is particularly experienced in acting for private equity funds on transactions such as formations and portfolio divestitures, while also offering niche energy industry expertise.
"Jim Pryde is one of the most strategic thinkers for an attorney that I have met. He is always thinking globally of alternatives."
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John Welge
3
John Welge
3
Band 3
John Welge advises his clients on a broad range of business law matters including corporation and limited liability, company structure and formation, corporate reorganizations and restructurings, and statutory matters under Missouri and Delaware corporate law.
"John knows M&A inside and out, always has good advice and can handle any situations that come up."
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Kent Wittrock
3
Kent Wittrock
3
Band 3
Kent Wittrock is increasingly recognized for his strong transactional practice. He advises both buy- and sell-side clients on sales and acquisitions arising in an impressively broad spread of industries.
"Kent Wittrock is an excellent and trusted adviser."
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R. Randall Wang
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R. Randall Wang
3
Band 3
Randall Wang is particularly noted for his strength in both debt and equity securities offerings, in which he has experience acting for issuers as well as underwriters. He is also well recognized for his deep expertise in M&A.
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Robert M Barnes
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Robert M Barnes
3
Band 3
Robert Barnes advises clients on a broad range of corporate matters, including M&A, corporate governance and securities offerings. He has over 30 years of experience practicing corporate law.
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William F Seabaugh
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William F Seabaugh
3
Band 3
William Seabaugh provides expert counsel to public company boards of directors on fiduciary duties, as well as handling transactions such as joint ventures and M&A. His client list includes venture capital and banking groups.
"He is very knowledgeable and provides timely, high-quality advice."
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Missouri: Kansas City & Surrounds

Corporate/M&A
James P Pryde
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James P Pryde
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Band 3
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Kent Wittrock
3
Kent Wittrock
3
Band 3
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Robert M Barnes
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Robert M Barnes
3
Band 3
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Missouri: St Louis & Surrounds

Corporate/M&A
E
Steven M Baumer
E
Eminent Practitioners
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Fred W Bartelsmeyer
2
Fred W Bartelsmeyer
2
Band 2
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Stephanie M Hosler
2
Stephanie M Hosler
2
Band 2
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John Welge
3
John Welge
3
Band 3
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R. Randall Wang
3
R. Randall Wang
3
Band 3
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William F Seabaugh
3
William F Seabaugh
3
Band 3
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