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Squire Patton Boggs

Corporate/M&A

USA Guide 2026 : Ohio: South & Central


Squire Patton Boggs

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Global practice with depth of resource

Headquartered in Cleveland, our highly regarded Corporate M&A Practice has a substantial presence in Ohio, with offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Columbus. We also have a significant global footprint that is unmatched by any other Ohio-based law firm, with more than 390 corporate M&A lawyers across more than 40 offices in four continents.

Go-to counsel for complex corporate transactions.

Over the past year, our Ohio Corporate Practice has advised on over 55 corporate transactions, with a deal value in excess of US$25 billion, including 22 M&A transactions, with a deal value in excess of US$11 billion. 

Knowledge across leading industries. 

We combine legal services with a deep knowledge of our clients’ businesses through more than 20 specialized industry groups. Our industry group focus enhances our ability to efficiently and effectively respond to our clients’ needs in all key industries by bringing together lawyers throughout our network who have specific in-depth knowledge and experience. Our team in Ohio continues to advise on a variety of marquee deals in key industry sectors – chemicals, diversified industrials, media and entertainment, automotive, technology, government services, defense, and healthcare, reflecting our commitment to providing wide-ranging client service.

Top-ranked capital markets team.

Our integrated equity capital markets, debt capital markets and US securities capabilities set us apart.

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Corporate/M&A - Ohio: South & Central

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Squire Patton Boggs offers a distinguished corporate law practice with a strong footprint in Ohio, bolstered by an extensive global network. The firm is particularly well regarded for its excellent strengths in high-value M&A transactions, with notable experience in cross-border work. It demonstrates broad strengths across a diverse range of sectors, with experience handling deals in the industrials, automotive and healthcare fields.

Work Highlights

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  • Squire Patton Boggs represented Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company in its acquisition of 100% of the equity interests in the entities comprising Allstate’s Employer Stop Loss business segment.

Strengths

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  • The team at Squire Patton Boggs is technically sound, practical and understands business realities and decision-making.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • Squire Patton Boggs provides outstanding and proactive service with an ability to anticipate issues.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • Squire Patton Boggs are tremendous partners across the board. The team proactively anticipates issues before they become a problem.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • The firm has a broad range of skill sets and is able to leverage expertise from a worldwide network of professionals.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleDavid A Zagore
    Senior StatespeopleDavid A Zagore

    David A Zagore

    David Zagore is firmly positioned at the forefront of the corporate law market in Ohio with a wealth of experience in complex M&A work and corporate governance advice. He acts for a broad spectrum of domestic and international businesses, boards of directors and management committees.
  • Band 1Edward E Steiner
    Band 1Edward E Steiner

    Edward E Steiner

    Edward Steiner's longstanding reputation for corporate law excellence is based upon his impressive track record in advising corporate clients and investment firms on complex transactional mandates. His wide-ranging practice also includes strengths in securities law work and financings.
    • Edward is a first-class lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
    • He is very highly regarded and experienced.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • Band 2Cipriano S Beredo III
    Band 2Cipriano S Beredo III

    Cipriano S Beredo III

    Cipriano Beredo's practice features strengths in M&A work, securities law issues and broader governance matters. He serves as the Americas chair of the firm's corporate practice.
    • Cipriano demonstrates a unique ability to quickly understand complex business models and identifies legal tools that can add value.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
    • He is very business-oriented and understands complex transactions.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • Band 3Daniel Berick
    Band 3Daniel Berick

    Daniel Berick

    Daniel Berick's practice includes strengths in a broad spectrum of corporate law matters, including M&A, governance issues and financings, alongside recognized expertise in securities law work.

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Ohio: South & Central

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