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What the team is known for Highly regarded commercial offering, renowned for its imposing bench strength and stellar client roster. Offers leading expertise in corporate matters, with noteworthy experience of strategic acquisitions and securities concerns. Advises a raft of major regional players from the commodities, technology, healthcare and finance sectors. Particularly adept at handling complex franchising and taxation matters, as well as corporate governance.
Strengths"They really do deliver high-value work," says one client, with another attesting that the group "has done some excellent corporate transactions and corporate governance work for us."
Work highlights Represented Condor Hospitality Trust in its $318 million acquisition by NexPoint Hospitality Trust.
Notable practitioners
David Hefflinger has "an impeccable reputation as a sophisticated corporate counselor," assisting clients with business structuring, organization and mergers. He is additionally well equipped to advise companies on their full life cycle, from startup to public listing.
Jeffrey Penne counsels clients from the agricultural and technology sectors on various corporate issues, such as joint ventures and business structuring. One client particularly highlights him for "investing a lot of his time learning about my business."
Patrick Straka has significant M&A experience, acting for both public and private clients. He also has an astute understanding of company formation and business planning.
Roger Wells is a consummate professional with a stellar reputation in the market for his corporate and commercial advice. He draws particular praise for delivering "fast, very candid, to-the-point advice." His practice sees him assist clients with mergers, financings and joint ventures.