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Foley & Lardner LLP

Corporate/M&A

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Foley & Lardner LLP

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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.

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Corporate/M&A - Wisconsin

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Foley & Lardner LLP houses a preeminent team that is well equipped to handle a wide variety of corporate work, from billion-dollar nationwide and cross-border transactions to assisting with emerging Wisconsin-based companies. The team comes highly recommended for its securities expertise and merger advisory. The firm represents multinational public and private companies in sectors such as industrial manufacturing, automotive, engineering and software.

Work Highlights

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  • Foley & Lardner represented Charter Next Generation, a portfolio company of KKR and Leonard Green, in its acquisition of the packaging provider Legacy Flexo.

Strengths

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  • Their depth of subject matter experts is second to none.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • They are always available, responsive and practical.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • They are highly responsive across the board.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1James Peterson
    Band 1James Peterson

    James Peterson

    James Peterson is noted for his broad corporate practice, which ranges from M&A activities to acquisitions and sales of securities. He is further noted for his handling of general corporate law matters on behalf of a suite of organizations across many sectors.

    • James is fantastic. He provides excellent advice and is always prepared for any issue that arises.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • Band 2Bryan Schultz
    Band 2Bryan Schultz

    Bryan Schultz

    Bryan Schultz is well regarded for his expertise in corporate transactions, including acquisitions, joint ventures and debt financing matters. He has experience in complex transactions in the industrial manufacturing and textiles sectors.

    • Bryan is excellent at large, complex transactions and has international deal expertise.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
    • Bryan is an excellent M&A lawyer. He has a great knowledge of our company and takes the time to both explain risks and offer his suggestions on a path to resolution.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
    • Bryan is always available, responsive and practical.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
    • He is dedicated, hard-working, responsive and provides excellent legal services.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • Band 2Patrick G. Quick
    Band 2Patrick G. Quick

    Patrick G. Quick

    Patrick Quick enjoys a fine reputation for his handling of corporate transactions, including M&A and securities work.

  • Band 4Christopher Cain
    Band 4Christopher Cain

    Christopher Cain

    Christopher Cain is well placed to assist clients with M&A, including in the software and healthcare sectors.
  • Band 4John K Wilson
    Band 4John K Wilson

    John K Wilson

    John Wilson has a robust practice encompassing experience in notable corporate transactions, with further capacity in securities issues and broader corporate governance matters.
    • John is the most responsive lawyer I have ever worked with.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
    • John is excellent at large transactions. He can handle both big picture and detailed issues as needed.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • Band 4Steven R Barth
    Band 4Steven R Barth

    Steven R Barth

    Steven Barth focuses on transactional work, including mergers, acquisitions and buyouts across sectors. He is skilled at covering matters on domestic and international levels.
    • Steven handles all types of corporate transactions well and efficiently.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

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