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Richard C Witzel

Richard C Witzel

USA 2026

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USA

Practice Areas

Practices in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and general corporate and securities matters. Has represented buyers, sellers and their financial advisors in negotiated and contested public acquisitions, private acquisitions and divestitures, management buyouts, restructurings, joint ventures and other strategic transactions. Also has represented issuers and investment banks in public offerings and private placements of equity and debt securities. Also advises clients regarding general corporate and securities matters, including corporate governance and disclosure issues.

Professional Memberships

Member, Executive Committee, Corporate and Securities Law Institute, Northwestern University School of Law.

Personal

BCL, University of Oxford, 1998; JD, Washington University School of Law, 1997; BS, Georgetown University, 1994.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Corporate/M&A - Illinois

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Richard Witzel is active on high-value acquisitions. He notably serves clients in the life sciences sector.

Strengths

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  • He's highly attuned to the needs of the business and the unique legal issues faced in each transaction.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the USA

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California

California: Los Angeles & Surrounds

California: Northern

California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surrou

California: Southern

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