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Corporate M&A

Our team represents U.S. and international public and private companies, private equity funds, founders, family offices, boards of directors, and special board committees in all forms of an M&A transaction. We handle transactions of every size — from multibillion-dollar deals for large household name clients to middle-market deals — and each one receives our full attention and considerable skill.

We have hundreds of attorneys focused on M&A transactions in our 22 U.S. offices spread across the country, and we have extensive experience in the manufacturing, health care and life sciences, innovative technology, and energy sectors. We handle thousands of transactions each year, and we approach each project thinking through how it impacts all aspects of your business, including employees, benefits, tax, intellectual property, antitrust, and regulatory impacts. By anticipating these issues early on, we help maximize value and minimize risks.

Private Equity

Private equity investors and sponsors have straightforward goals: invest in businesses with potential, maximize portfolio company efficiency, accelerate growth, and realize profits. We deliver business-focused solutions and take the time to understand how our middle-market fund clients operate and what their investment goals are. We understand the space and each transaction is a partnership we plan alongside our clients, ensuring that you meet your business goals for the greatest long-term gain.


Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A & Private Equity - Florida: North & Central

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Foley & Lardner LLP offers broad state coverage and significant experience in securities. The firm has expertise in representing underwriters and issuers in securities offerings and Securities and Exchange Commission compliance matters. It is well versed in handling M&A for a range of local and national clients.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Steven W Vazquez
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Steven W Vazquez
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Band 2
Steven Vazquez regularly advises on M&A across a range of industries, including in the healthcare and technology arenas, among others.

Steve really understands his clients' requirements.

He is practical and responsive. He focuses on what matters and manages the team efficiently.

Gardner F Davis
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Gardner F Davis
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Band 3
Gardner Davis is highly regarded for his advice on M&A as well as corporate restructuring.

Gardner is an excellent corporate lawyer.

Michael Okaty
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Michael Okaty
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Band 3

Michael Okaty co-chairs Foley & Lardner LLP's transaction practice and is recognised for his experience in M&A. His expertise also encompasses corporate governance and capital raising.

Michael is smart, pragmatic and particularly attuned to client needs.

Ranked Lawyers at
Foley & Lardner LLP

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Florida: North & Central

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity

Steven W Vazquez
2
Steven W Vazquez
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Band 2
Gardner F Davis
3
Gardner F Davis
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Band 3
Michael Okaty
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Michael Okaty
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Band 3

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