Department profile
Mayer Brown LLP

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity

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Mayer Brown LLP

Rankings

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Corporate/M&A & Private Equity - Illinois

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Mayer Brown LLP is recognized for the depth of its bench, comprising an impressive array of attorneys with extensive expertise in domestic and cross-border transactions. It has a solid offering for international and domestic clients, with notable experience assisting global financial institutions, multinational corporates and private investment funds.

Work Highlights

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  • Mayer Brown LLP represented The Boeing Company in the $10.5 billion sale of portions of its Digital Aviation Solutions business to Thoma Bravo.

Strengths

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  • The attorneys are pragmatic problem-solvers with a drive to get to closing while creatively presenting pathways to manage risk.

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  • The M&A team members have always been knowledgeable, thoughtful and great lawyers. They leave nothing to chance and focus on both the big picture and the details.

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  • Mayer Brown is a full service law firm that manages complex matters well while maintaining efficiency.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleFrederick B Thomas
    Senior StatespeopleFrederick B Thomas

    Frederick B Thomas

    Frederick Thomas has extensive expertise acting for clients in the food and beverage sector. He is highly respected for the depth of his experience on transactions such as M&A.

  • Band 3William Kucera
    Band 3William Kucera

    William Kucera

    William Kucera is an established name in the M&A market. He acts on deals in sectors such as technology and insurance.

    • He's high-touch, highly responsive and highly commercial.

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    • William Kucera has strong experience, expertise and practical knowledge.

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    • William cuts to the chase, gets to the heart of commercial matters and solves problems.

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  • Band 4Jennifer L Keating
    Band 4Jennifer L Keating

    Jennifer L Keating

    Jennifer Keating is noted for her experience in advising on M&A and divestitures.

    • Jennifer Keating's technical legal skills and negotiation skills are top-notch and her client service is second-to-none.

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    • Jennifer is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful with M&A law.

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    • Jennifer Keating is always ahead of the game and gives prudent advice.

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  • Band 4Jodi A Simala
    Band 4Jodi A Simala

    Jodi A Simala

    Jodi Simala's clients include manufacturers and food and beverage companies. She handles a range of deals including M&A and joint ventures.

    • Jodi Simala is a very strong, competent and thoughtful lawyer.

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    • Jodi Simala is a phenomenal negotiator. She's wonderful at what she does.

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  • Band 4Marc F Sperber
    Band 4Marc F Sperber

    Marc F Sperber

    Marc Sperber acts for clients in sectors including energy and food and beverages. He often handles cross-border M&A.

    • Marc is an excellent lawyer and great negotiator.

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    • Marc Sperber can see around corners. His breadth and depth of expertise and experience has helped us avoid many pitfalls in M&A and commercial deals.

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    • Marc Sperber is someone we rely on to get our company through tough transactions because he works well with our team and thinks strategically.

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  • Band 5Paul W Theiss
    Band 5Paul W Theiss

    Paul W Theiss

    Paul Theiss advises clients in sectors such as telecommunications on the full spectrum of deals.
    • Paul Theiss is tremendous. He knows his stuff.

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