About

Provided by KJK

KJK’s Corporate & Securities practice advises closely held businesses, high-growth companies, family offices, and private investors on a full range of transactional and governance matters. With a practical, business-first approach, the team supports clients through the full corporate lifecycle, including formation, capitalization, ongoing operations, strategic transactions, and exit planning.

KJK handles transactions of all sizes, from routine structuring needs to complex mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. The team is known for tailoring solutions that align with each client’s scale, objectives, and timeline.

Areas of focus include:

  • Mergers & Acquisitions (buy- and sell-side)
  • Private Equity and Venture Capital Transactions
  • Entity Selection and Formation
  • Operating, Shareholder and Buy-Sell Agreements
  • Joint Ventures and Strategic Alliances
  • Corporate Governance and Fiduciary Duties
  • Succession Planning for Closely Held Businesses
  • Securities Compliance and Disclosure
  • Recapitalizations and Corporate Reorganizations

KJK regularly advises on acquisitions involving founder-led businesses, platform roll-ups, and privately negotiated equity deals. Clients value the team’s ability to coordinate across the firm’s full-service platform, including tax, labor and employment, intellectual property, and real estate, to provide efficient and integrated legal support.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Ohio: North

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

KJK LLP oversees matters from start-up formation to complex transactions such as M&A and restructurings for clients in a diverse range of industries.

Strengths

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Members

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Alex Jones

Andrew Wilber

Christopher Hubbert

Head of Department

Jon Groza

Jon Pinney

Steven Bersticker

Head of Department

Industries

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Consumer Products

Cosmetics

Energy

Healthcare

Manufacturing

Private Equity

Professional Services

Real Estate

Technology

eCommerce