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Jones Day

Corporate/M&A

USA Guide 2026 : Ohio: South & Central

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Corporate/M&A - Ohio: South & Central

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Jones Day is recognized as a leading player on a range of complex transactions, leveraging its extensive national and international footprint to handle corporate work for a global client base. The firm is routinely seen handling high-end and midmarket M&A work, alongside tremendous strengths in private equity investments and capital markets work. It advises an impressive client roster composed of multinational businesses and financial institutions.

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Work Highlights

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  • Jones Day advised Parker Hannifin Corporation on the sale of its North America Composites and Fuel Containment (CFC) Division to SK Capital Partners.

Strengths

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  • Jones Day brings excellent depth of expertise. The team is responsive and consistently available.

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  • Jones Day provides quality work delivered in a timely manner. It takes a very practical approach and brings good judgment.

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  • The firm’s expertise is evident in every interaction, delivering thorough and practical legal solutions. The team's collaborative style encourages teamwork and effective problem resolution.

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  • You can tell that client service is a priority at Jones Day. The team provides dedicated, responsive and high-quality work product.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Charles W Hardin Jr
    Charles W Hardin Jr

    Charles W Hardin Jr

    Charles Hardin draws from over three decades of experience to advise on a broad spectrum of transactional work, with particular expertise in the private equity market.

    • Chuck is a knowledgeable, senior partner.

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  • John M Saada Jr
    John M Saada Jr

    John M Saada Jr

    John Saada is the partner-in-charge of Jones Day's Cleveland office. He is an experienced funds lawyer who advises on formation and governance issues, as well as transactional work for private equity and venture capital investors. He also counts a number of early-stage businesses among his clients, who turn to him for his expertise in transactional and investment work, governance matters and financing.

    • John is an excellent lawyer who is very well respected in the marketplace. He is a real leader.

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    • John is a very good lawyer with a sophisticated practice.

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  • Michael J Solecki
    Michael J Solecki

    Michael J Solecki

    Michael Solecki is held in particularly high esteem for his expertise in securities law issues, where he advises public companies on reporting issues, financings and wider governance matters.

    • Michael provides incredibly responsive advice.

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    • He provides timely and practical securities advice.

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    • Michael is an excellent attorney and a strategic adviser.

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  • Ashley Gullett
    Ashley Gullett

    Ashley Gullett

    Ashley Gullett is a highly regarded partner with experience in a range of domestic and international transactions.

    • Ashley is fantastic to work with. She is responsive and has expertise in M&A.

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    • She is an excellent lawyer.

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    • Ashley helps greatly to move things along and brings a good commercial sense to the overall picture.

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  • Benjamin Stulberg
    Benjamin Stulberg

    Benjamin Stulberg

    Benjamin Stulberg is an experienced corporate practitioner with substantial experience in advising major clients involved in high-value M&A.

    • Benjamin is an excellent lawyer.

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    • Benjamin is a stellar M&A attorney with experience in complex transactions.

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  • Denise Carkhuff
    Denise Carkhuff

    Denise Carkhuff

    Denise Carkhuff is noted for her impressive experience in complex M&A and private equity transactions.

    • She is very well respected.

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    • Denise is a problem solver who is looking for solutions.

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    • Denise is a fantastic lawyer.

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  • Jeffrey Litle
    Jeffrey Litle

    Jeffrey Litle

    Jeffrey Litle specializes in corporate transactions including M&A, bankruptcy dispositions and joint ventures.

    • Jeff is a great business adviser. He is always available to help and is incredibly knowledgeable.

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    • What sets Jeff apart is his ability to combine deep legal expertise with practical business insight. He consistently provides clear and focused advice.

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    • He is a highly professional and pleasant partner to work with.

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