Corporate/M&A & Private Equity
USA Guide 2024 : Illinois
Band 4
About
Provided by Perkins Coie LLP
Perkins Coie’s Corporate practice includes more than 260 attorneys who offer a wide breadth of experience in all areas of corporate and transactional matters. Whether filling the role of outside general counsel or representing clients in more customized engagements, such as preparing highly specialized contracts of strategic significance related to mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, technology licensing or negotiations for the supply or purchase of goods, our Corporate team has the depth and breadth to advise on virtually every legal area important to businesses.
Business leaders rely on us for practical advice and guidance on their legal needs. Our clients include emerging companies, closely held private companies, private equity funds, venture capital funds, public companies, financial institutions and nonprofit organizations. More than a third of the attorneys in our Corporate practice are also members of our International Business practice or at least one of our many industry groups. The experience we have gained from representing businesses of all types and sizes throughout the world ensures that our team has a solid foundation and understanding of the global demands under which our clients operate.
Chambers Review
Perkins Coie LLP is home to a notable Chicago-based corporate practice with a strong midmarket presence. The firm is widely recognized for its representation of private equity funds and their portfolio companies along with major businesses. It maintains a strong bench of advisers with a depth of expertise in LBOs and transaction financing as well as a broad array of corporate and portfolio company matters. It acts for clients in many industries including manufacturing, healthcare and technology.
Work Highlights
- Perkins Coie LLP represented Gold Metal Pools in its sale to TENEX Capital Management.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Perkins Coie has a solid ability to navigate complex matters with multiple stakeholders."
"The team are highly competent, experienced and provide strong, useful advice in a structured way."
"Perkins Coie has a solid ability to navigate complex matters with multiple stakeholders."
"The team are highly competent, experienced and provide strong, useful advice in a structured way."
Notable Practitioners
Teri Lindquist represents private equity firms in acquisitions and frequently acts on fund formation work. She has further expertise in leveraged buyouts and workouts.
James Cruger is a notable lawyer in private equity transactions. He often handles deals such as M&A and divestitures.
"He's very experienced and is a good sounding board. He's levelheaded with a reasonable approach."
"Jim is excellent. He has high integrity and is service-oriented."