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Drummond Woodsum

Corporate/M&A

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Drummond Woodsum

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About

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Drummond Woodsum’s business and corporate attorneys serve a wide range of clients, from start-ups and early-stage companies to multinational corporations. We assist clients in achieving their immediate objectives while also protecting our clients’ long-term interests, and we do so efficiently, which is why Drummond Woodsum is a leader in business and corporate law. We serve the needs of our clients in their day-to-day operations as well as their most significant undertakings and transactions and everything in between. The firm’s business lawyers are widely respected for their experience, expertise, and pragmatic approach to client issues. Every lawyer in the group is taught that it is our job to understand your business and provide solutions, not just identify problems. The firm’s Business and Merger and Acquisition practices and many of its business lawyers have been recognized for many years at the highest levels by the prominent legal rating companies Best Lawyers in America and Chambers and Partners.

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Corporate/M&A - Maine

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Drummond Woodsum showcases leading regional corporate practices with a deep bench and experience in handling complex M&A, venture capital financing and corporate finance and securities matters. The firms experience includes representing nonprofit organizations, software companies, investment funds, mortgage banks, education providers and genetic research laboratories.

Work Highlights

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  • Drummond Woodsum represented Union River Telephone Company in its acquisition via merger with a financial platform private equity acquirer.

Strengths

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  • Drummond Woodsum is a sophisticated, thoughtful firm with significant experience in M&A matters.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • Drummond Woodsum is practical in its application of the law to real life business situations.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • The firm is responsive and consistently able to meet timelines.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Michael E High
    Band 1Michael E High

    Michael E High

    Michael High is well regarded for his work on corporate transactions, including mergers, purchases of loan portfolios and the sale of businesses.

    • He leverages his broad experience with contracts and manufacturing to provide impeccable counsel and is always reasonable and supportive.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
    • Michael is extremely kind, experienced and professional.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
    • Michael High has years of experience representing both clients and lenders.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • Band 2Alan D MacEwan
    Band 2Alan D MacEwan

    Alan D MacEwan

    Alan MacEwan is much admired for his transactional work. He represents a range of clients, including those from the manufacturing, transportation, construction and engineering sectors.

  • Band 2Benjamin E Marcus
    Band 2Benjamin E Marcus

    Benjamin E Marcus

    Benjamin Marcus is experienced in a broad range of M&A and bankruptcy matters, including workouts and Chapter 11 filings.

    • Benjamin is an extremely thorough, fair and knowledgeable attorney who provides impeccable counsel on a wide range of business matters.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
    • Ben's deep knowledge of business law, coupled with his high EQ, enables him to provide the best counsel and support.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • Band 3Andrew Sweeney
    Band 3Andrew Sweeney

    Andrew Sweeney

    Andrew Sweeney is sought for the depth of his experience in mergers and acquisitions and venture capital transactions. He represents a range of clients including tribal governments, start-ups and public as well as private companies.

    • Andrew has a solid background, he's a good lawyer and he knows what he's doing.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
    • Andrew Sweeney is practical, thoughtful and talented.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

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