About

Provided by Katten

Katten’s Corporate practice lawyers provide sophisticated transactional representation and business counseling to national and global companies in diverse industries. To comprehensively represent our clients in their business transactions, our corporate attorneys partner with Katten lawyers from other disciplines, including antitrust, environmental and workplace safety, intellectual property, labor and employment, and  transactional tax planning.

Our core practice areas include mergers and acquisitions, private equity and securities. Attorneys in our Mergers and Acquisitions practice handle complex domestic and international transactions for public and private companies, financial institutions and investment funds. Our Private Equity practice lawyers work with private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies to maximize the value of their investments   from entry through exit. Our Securities practice attorneys assist clients with public and private offerings of equity and debt securities and other securities transactions, and provide regulatory advice to public and private companies and other financial market participants. We also provide corporate governance and business counseling to companies and their boards of directors and board committees.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A & Private Equity - Illinois

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Katten has an esteemed corporate practice which offers particular strengths in midmarket transactions. It fields a number of expert corporate advisers representing clients from industries including life sciences, financial services and healthcare, alongside private equity firms and wider investors. The team draws upon the firm's additional strength in tax structuring and cross-border matters to provide full-service transactional representation.

Work Highlights

  • Katten represented ARCHIMED SAS in the sale of a 71.4% stake in NeuroAdvanced Corp to Nihon Kohden.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Kimberly T. Smith
2
Kimberly T. Smith
2
Band 2
Kimberly Smith is recognized for her capabilities in M&A. She has additional expertise in LBOs and joint ventures. She serves as the global chair of Katten's corporate department.

Kim has a great way of working with opposing counsel, adopting a solution-oriented approach. She's extremely good.

I enjoy working with Kim a tremendous amount. She has a broad range of experience.

Christopher S. Atkinson
4
Christopher S. Atkinson
4
Band 4

Christopher Atkinson advises both corporate and private equity clients, as well as venture capital firms, on a range of transactions. His broad sector expertise overs technology and life sciences.

We really like working with Christopher. He's responsive and on the ball.

Christopher has a great demeanor and the ability to work with counterparties. He can negotiate on our behalf to successful outcomes, maintaining efficiency and productivity throughout.

Christopher's market knowledge, negotiation skills and strategic approach to sequencing negotiation points are impressive. He is committed to excellence and shows a genuine interest in our success.

Mark R Grossmann
4
Mark R Grossmann
4
Band 4
Mark Grossmann's practice incorporates expertise in both strategic and private equity M&A. He often advises on cross-border transactions.

Mark is very thoughtful and client-focused. He truly stands out.

Mark is terrific. He’s balanced, has great business judgment and is unbelievably smart.

Mark is more than a transactional lawyer; he's a true partner.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Illinois

Private Equity: Buyouts

Kimberly T. Smith
2
Kimberly T. Smith
2
Band 2
Christopher S. Atkinson
4
Christopher S. Atkinson
4
Band 4
Mark R Grossmann
4
Mark R Grossmann
4
Band 4