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John M Saada Jr

John M Saada Jr

USA 2026

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Career

John Saada represents private equity and venture capital funds in their formation and governance, and the organization and documentation of fund sponsors’ internal firm arrangements and compensation matters. He represents investors in private funds, as well as private equity and venture capital funds and strategic investors in investment activities, including venture capital investments, leveraged buyouts, mergers and acquisitions, exits, restructurings, joint ventures and mezzanine financings. John’s work with clients in sectors such as health care, technology, information services and consumer products focuses on strategic counsel, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, financing transactions, executive compensation and corporate governance matters.

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John Saada is the partner-in-charge of Jones Day's Cleveland office. He is an experienced funds lawyer who advises on formation and governance issues, as well as transactional work for private equity and venture capital investors. He also counts a number of early-stage businesses among his clients, who turn to him for his expertise in transactional and investment work, governance matters and financing.

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  • John is an excellent lawyer who is very well respected in the marketplace. He is a real leader.

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  • John is a very good lawyer with a sophisticated practice.

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