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Katten

Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded

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Katten

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Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded - Texas

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Katten's skilled team handles transactions such as M&A and joint ventures. It regularly works on deals in the healthcare, manufacturing and technology sectors, among others.

Work Highlights

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  • Katten advised DSN Holdings in connection with its sale of HiTrust Services.

Strengths

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  • They're business advisors as much as they're attorneys.

    Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Beside legal knowledge and skills, they have an acute understanding of complex business challenges and are always eager to provide a solution.

    Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Katten has exhaustive knowledge and experience on complex matters and thoughtful and creative structuring solutions.

    Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Mark S Solomon
    Band 4Mark S Solomon

    Mark S Solomon

    Mark Solomon is managing partner of Katten's Dallas office. He handles key mandates in the corporate space for both public company and private clients.
    • Mark brings so much experience and credibility to the table.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • Mark is very smart. He analyzes issues very quickly and provides very practical solutions.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • He is excellent in all aspects.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • Mark is an outstanding lawyer who cares deeply about his clients.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Band 6David Washburn
    Band 6David Washburn

    David Washburn

    David Washburn serves as cochair of the firm's M&A and private equity practice. He is well-versed in a range of transactions.

    • David is very knowledgeable of both the M&A world and our business. He brings years of experience that makes the relationship seamless and efficient.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • He is always willing to assist and provide solutions. He is knowledgeable, both commercially and legally.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • David is an extraordinary lawyer and a seasoned negotiator. He is always several moves ahead in any negotiation.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • David is completely aware of the clients' needs and can lead them through any issue.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • He is exceptionally bright and always available to provide advice when needed.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Band 6Peter Bogdanow
    Band 6Peter Bogdanow

    Peter Bogdanow

    Peter Bogdanow advises a range of clients in significant M&A and corporate governance matters. He is experienced in energy, healthcare and manufacturing deals, among others.

    • He was always accessible and provided the company with a clear understanding of the important issues.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • He provides a high level of service, a practical approach to complex issues and a breadth of experience in commercial transactions.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • Peter is a smart corporate lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • Peter is extremely responsive and really tries to understand the business, what to accomplish and what it takes to get a deal done.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • He is a really good lawyer and very technical.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

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