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Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.

Corporate/M&A

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Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.

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Miller Canfield is a full-service firm, offering sophisticated representation of multinational corporations locally, nationwide and around the world in a pragmatic and cost-efficient manner. The firm is best known for:  

  • M&A Transactions: Our comprehensive approach to M&A leverages extensive knowledge and practical experience to provide counsel on corporate transactions of all types and on all aspects of acquisition financing from sources worldwide, providing unparalleled integration of transactional and financing expertise.
  • Cross-border: With offices strategically located throughout the world and leveraging the capabilities of the Legal Alliance of the Americas when applicable, Miller Canfield approaches cross-border transactions from a holistic viewpoint, providing seamless service to companies involved in cross-border transactions. Our offices in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Qatar, Poland, Ukraine and Mexico are staffed with leading practitioners guiding clients through complex multinational transactions.
  • Information Technology/Export Controls: Miller Canfield's teams specialize in the needs of IT and software companies, including transactions and export control compliance. Joseph Gustavus is well known and published on these subjects internationally.
  • Aerospace & Defense: Miller Canfield advises US A&D companies on complex strategic transaction and procurement matters, with a particular focus on Qatar and Poland. The firm has a vibrant corporate aviation practice.

Clients (2)

  • Certent
  • IBM

Industries (7)

  • Automotive
  • Real Estate
  • Aerospace and Defense
  • Software and Coimputer Services
  • manufacturing
  • financial institutions
  • Private Aviation

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Michigan

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone is a widely acknowledged corporate outfit, utilizing resources across its international offices in Asia, Europe and Canada to advise on significant domestic and cross-border transactions. The firm is particularly adept at advising on inbound and outbound investments between the USA and China. It specializes in the specific needs of IT and software companies, advising on transactions and export control compliance. The team is also well versed in healthcare and medical device transactions.

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Work Highlights

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  • Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone represented Forge Resources Group in its acquisition of assets of Oklahoma Forge through a bankruptcy court-supervised sale under Chapter 11.

Strengths

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  • Miller Canfield is very responsive, quick and I really like its approach. The team reacted on very short notice and everything that they did for us was very good.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

  • The lawyers were pragmatic, entrepreneurial and extremely knowledgeable beyond the usual law that they work with. Moreover, they were available and responsive well beyond expectations.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

  • They were very conscious of managing our risks while ensuring we were able to get the deal done. They understand what's important to us and the risk level we would take to consummate the deal.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

  • Miller Canfield has worked to understand our business, and it is experienced and knowledgeable in its understanding of commercial matters.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

  • They have depth in talent and can deploy resources to different areas of needs. They offer rapid responses and actions.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Jeffrey L LaBine
    Jeffrey L LaBine

    Jeffrey L LaBine

    Jeffrey LaBine is a prolific figure in international M&A. He is identified by sources for his work in cross-border matters, most notably concerning Canada, as well as transactions in the technology sector. He is also regularly mandated by clients in the healthcare and telecommunication industries. He divides his time between Michigan and New York.

    • Jeffrey was available, aware of the business context and clear about his role to provide advice on risk nonetheless. He was also comprehensive, motivated and structured.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

    • I think Jeffrey is a very smart person. He is senior, experienced and understands complex matters quickly.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
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Ranked Individuals at Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C. (1)

Michigan

Members

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  • Richard Walawender

  • Shusheng Wang

  • Thomas Appleman

  • Jeffrey L LaBine

    Head of Department

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  • Pawel Chudzicki

  • Jeffrey Richardson

  • Joseph Gustavus

  • Vera Hansen

  • Hailey Kersey

  • Arthur Griem

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