About

Provided by Jackson Walker LLP

Jackson Walker’s Corporate & Securities practice possesses the experience and knowledge necessary to handle virtually any type of corporate transaction. Our attorneys are renowned for their deep experience in mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and other strategic alliances, particularly involving private equity, healthcare, and cross-border transactions. We also serve as outside general counsel, working closely with management to provide pragmatic solutions to legal problems as they arise.

Types of Work Handled

  • Mergers, acquisitions, and dispositions
  • Private equity
  • Corporate governance
  • Entity formation
  • Capital markets
  • Venture capital and investment funds
  • Partnerships and joint ventures
  • Family office
  • International transactions
  • Public companies and securities
  • Technology transactions
  • Commercial contracts

Representative Transactions

  • Represented START in the sale of a majority interest to Warburg Pincus, which will accelerate research operations around the world and fuel future expansion.
  • Represented Whataburger in the sale of a majority interest to BDT Capital Partners, which was listed as one of the largest deals in Jackson Walker’s history and one of the annual top 10 deals by The Texas Lawbook.
  • Represented Acelity, Inc. in the $6.7bn sale to 3M, which was named one of the top 5 largest M&A deals by The Texas Lawbook.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Texas: San Antonio & Surrounds

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Jackson Walker LLP has a diverse practice with expertise in a range of industries, including telecommunications, energy, healthcare and technology. The team regularly works with investment funds in midmarket transactions, with additional experience handling cross-border deals. The firm's client base comprises public and private companies, and various funds.

Work Highlights

  • Jackson Walker LLP represented Grupo Lamosa in the purchase of Grupo Roca's flat ceramic division for $260 million.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Patrick Tobin
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Patrick Tobin
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Band 1
Patrick Tobin is regularly called upon to advise on M&A. He acts for clients from a range of industries, including financial services and construction.
"Patrick is great with clients."
Stephanie Chandler
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Stephanie Chandler
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Band 1
Stephanie Chandler advises a variety of clients, including large publicly traded and privately held companies, startups and venture capital firms. She offers particular expertise in the technology sector.
"Stephanie is very knowledgeable. She's indispensable to us."
"Stephanie knows the subject matter, understands the company's goals and facilitates the deal."
Steven R. Jacobs
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Steven R. Jacobs
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Band 1
Steven Jacobs acts for clients from the healthcare, technology and energy industries in a range of corporate matters. His expertise covers deals such as acquisitions and dispositions.
"Steven is a wonderful and very talented lawyer."
"Steven provides excellent guidance through very tricky issues and always communicates with clients in a way that's easy to understand."
Bradley S Knippa
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Bradley S Knippa
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Band 2
Austin-based Bradley Knippa represents corporates, private equity funds and their portfolio companies in transactional matters. His areas of expertise include real estate and technology.
"Bradley is superb on all fronts."
William J McDonough, Jr
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William J McDonough, Jr
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Band 2
William McDonough Jr is regularly called upon to advise on M&A. He acts for clients from a range of industries, including financial services, healthcare, and construction.
"He is the most capable legal counsel I have ever worked with."
Richard Dahlson
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Richard Dahlson
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Band 5
Richard Dahlson is noted for his capabilities in complex transactions, including M&A. He regularly handles cross-border deals.
"Richard is an amazing counsel. He's very down-to-earth, business-oriented and he delivers what you need."
"Richard always gives us the impression that we're his most important client. His strengths are his depth of knowledge, responsiveness and his strong ability to negotiate on our behalf."

Ranked Lawyers at
Jackson Walker LLP

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Texas

Corporate/M&A

Richard Dahlson
5
Richard Dahlson
5
Band 5

Texas: Austin & Surrounds

Corporate/M&A

Bradley S Knippa
2
Bradley S Knippa
2
Band 2

Texas: San Antonio & Surrounds

Corporate/M&A

Patrick Tobin
1
Patrick Tobin
1
Band 1
Stephanie Chandler
1
Stephanie Chandler
1
Band 1
Steven R. Jacobs
1
Steven R. Jacobs
1
Band 1
William J McDonough, Jr
2
William J McDonough, Jr
2
Band 2

Members

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Alden Crow

Head of Department

Brandon Janes

Brian Lidji

Byron Egan

Carlos Trevino

Evan Malloy

Kevin Jones

Kirk Tucker

Kyle Hooper

Mario Perez Dolan

Michael Attaway

Michael Meskill

Michael Taten

Neill Fuquay

Patrick Rose

Shari Mao

Industries

Provided by Jackson Walker LLP

Aviation and Aerospace

Business and Professional Services

Education

Energy and Utilities

Environmental and Waste

Family Offices and High Net Worth

Financial Services

Health and Life Sciences

Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing

Property, Construction and Infrastructure

Retail and Consumer

Sport

Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)