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Dickinson Wright PLLC

Corporate/M&A

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Dickinson Wright PLLC

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About

Provided by Dickinson Wright PLLC

Your corporation's future success largely depends on its ability to evolve and grow amid global market shifts while maintaining financial health. At the heart of general corporate work is making sure you have a legal team with the foresight to anticipate future problems or trends while helping their clients navigate the complexities of the current business environment.

As a full-service law firm with offices across the U.S. and in Toronto, Canada as well as affiliations with local firms in China, India, Japan, and South Korea, Dickinson Wright’s Corporate practice provides seamless solutions for entrepreneurs, startups, emerging growth companies, established businesses, and Fortune 500 companies. From large interstate and cross-border transactions to corporate governance and risk management to financing and growth opportunities, we provide experienced legal counsel through every stage of the business cycle.

In addition, Dickinson Wright has a leading Mergers and Acquisitions practice representing both buyers and sellers across many industries. Working closely with senior management and in-house counsel, we develop innovative solutions that protect our clients’ interests and help them meet their objectives. As a full-service law firm, we draw on our entire firm's strengths in finance, real estate, employee benefits, securities, labor and employment, environmental, and intellectual property.

Industries (19)

  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Banks
  • Charities/Not for Profit
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Health Care
  • Insurance
  • Media
  • Mining & Metals
  • Private Clients/Individuals
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Sports
  • Travel & Leisure

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Michigan

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Dickinson Wright has a highly impressive and well-resourced team. It often assists private equity clients with the negotiation and structuring of important commercial deals. It maintains a focus on asset and stock purchases, divestitures and buyouts. The team is skilled in licensing, regulatory compliance and complex shareholder issues. It represents clients from a range of sectors, including major real estate developers, food and drinks producers and media companies.

Strengths

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  • Dickinson Wright is highly competent and has great intuition and bedside manner.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • Dickinson Wright’s key strengths are its deep expertise and deep bench, combined with exceptional accessibility and a strong sense of urgency.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • They are very responsive and pride themselves on timely delivery of accurate work products.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • Dickinson Wright is very, very client-focused and incredibly responsive.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Andrew MacLeod
    Band 4Andrew MacLeod

    Andrew MacLeod

    Andrew Macleod is recognized for his adept representation of both private equity firms and a range of corporates.

    • Andrew is a super highly regarded adviser to our firm. He's not only sophisticated and experienced, but he also has a bit of a tax background as well.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
    • Andrew Macleod is very thoughtful and experienced.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • Band 4John Schuring
    Band 4John Schuring

    John Schuring

    John Schuring has extensive experience advising clients from a range of industries on sales and acquisitions.

    • John Schuring is an excellent transactional/M&A partner with great client relationship skills.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Dickinson Wright PLLC (2)

Michigan

Members

Provided by Dickinson Wright PLLC

  • John Schuring

  • Christopher Maeso

  • Michael Beals

  • Jared Smith

  • Dana Ulrich

  • Jeffrey York

  • Allison Bach

  • Deborah Germany

  • Erin Pawlowski

  • William Rosin

  • Benjamin Sobczak

  • Elliot Vilders

  • Adam Wallace

  • Amy Kwiatkowski

  • Zan Nicolli

  • Bruce Thelen

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