Corporate/M&A
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Band 2
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Husch Blackwell enjoys an outstanding reputation for its corporate expertise in the Kansas City market, and also has a noted presence in St. Louis. The team is well placed to advise on large and complex transactions and regularly assists private and public companies with multimillion-dollar matters. It represents major clients in the food, agriculture, manufacturing and energy industries. The firm offers strong experience of private equity mandates and other related financing arrangements including joint ventures, debt securities and large restructurings.
Work Highlights
- Husch Blackwell represented Children’s Mercy Hospital in a joint venture with KVC Health Systems to open a $53 million, 72-bed mental health inpatient hospital.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Husch Blackwell is excellent in its ability to handle complex matters. It always has a team of individuals who can help us handle matters promptly and efficiently."
"Husch Blackwell attorneys have a wide variety of experience and are very knowledgeable about how to approach complex matters and how to pivot when necessary to address changes."
"Husch Blackwell's team is very knowledgeable on all aspects of M&A transactions. It is current with market trends and expectations."
"Husch Blackwell is excellent in its ability to handle complex matters. It always has a team of individuals who can help us handle matters promptly and efficiently."
"Husch Blackwell attorneys have a wide variety of experience and are very knowledgeable about how to approach complex matters and how to pivot when necessary to address changes."
"Husch Blackwell's team is very knowledgeable on all aspects of M&A transactions. It is current with market trends and expectations."
Notable Practitioners
Edward Wilson is a well-regarded practitioner with notable strength in M&A as well as private fund transactions. He frequently acts on matters in the technology space.
"Ed's experience, sophistication and commercial approach make him an invaluable adviser and partner."
Mary Anne O'Connell attracts a range of public companies, private equity sponsors and portfolio companies with her strong transactional practice. She acts on transactions such as M&A, sales and securities offerings.
"Mary is highly experienced and very responsive."
Kirstin Salzman is highlighted for her transactional practice, which includes handling matters such as outsourcing agreements, joint ventures and M&A. Her broad roster of clients includes private and public companies, as well as private equity funds and nonprofits.
Matthew Schneider handles complex mergers and acquisitions and joint venture transactions across a wide range of industries from insurance to engineering.
"Matt is very balanced, thoughtful and pragmatic in his advice. He is also very detail-oriented and extremely personable."