K&L Gates, Corporate/M&A | Chambers USA Profile

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Corporate/M&A - Washington

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

K&L Gates is a well-respected team lauded for its expert handling of M&A and private equity transactions. The team serves emerging to midmarket and international companies in the technology, healthcare, energy, manufacturing and aerospace sectors. The firm is recognized as a full-service office; the Seattle team is also able to leverage the firm's global presence to offer its corporate clients an international perspective.

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Work Highlights

K&L Gates represented Saltchuk Resources in connection with its acquisition of Overseas Shipholding Group.

Strengths

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The lawyers that I've worked with at K&L Gates are smart and highly responsive.

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K&L Gates provided effective results with a high speed of execution and politeness as well as outstanding interactions with the other parties.

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The K&L team is technically sound. They really excel by providing practical advice that weighs the legal and business circumstances around a given situation.

Corporate/M&A respondent
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The lawyers that I've worked with at K&L Gates are smart and highly responsive.

Corporate/M&A respondent
USA

K&L Gates provided effective results with a high speed of execution and politeness as well as outstanding interactions with the other parties.

Corporate/M&A respondent
USA

The K&L team is technically sound. They really excel by providing practical advice that weighs the legal and business circumstances around a given situation.

Corporate/M&A respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Christopher J Voss

Band 2

Christopher Voss is sought out for his enviable expertise in corporate transactions, including M&A, securities offerings and joint ventures. He is noted for his experience advising startups and emerging companies.

He is a highly trusted adviser with a fantastic business sense. He is one of the people I call when I need judgment and need to make a decision.

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Stephan Coonrod

Band 2

Stephan Coonrod routinely handles major cross-border M&A. He also works on deals such as joint ventures and divestitures.

Stephan is a great adviser.

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Annette Becker

Band 3

Annette Becker handles complex M&A and equity financings. She works with public and private businesses.

Annette is amazing and she is wonderful to work with as she can translate between business speak and legal speak.

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Jessica Pearlman

Band 3

Jessica Pearlman is experienced in handling a range of deals, including M&A. Her clients include technology companies.

Jessica has been excellent for us. She's super helpful in these matters and really finds satisfying company resolutions.

Jessica is a go-to partner for us at K&L Gates. She is responsive and provides clear advice.

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Gary J Kocher

Band 4

Gary Kocher is recognized for his experience in M&A and securities offerings. His practice focuses on advising emerging companies in mergers and acquisitions. His clients include those in the life sciences sector.

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