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Corporate/M&A | USA

Iowa

This chapter includes company acquisitions, dispositions and related financing arrangements, mergers, joint ventures capitalizations, entity selection and formation, operating and partnership agreements and governance matters. Also covers those transactions designed to help restructuring within companies and their subsidiaries by change of ownership. Priority is placed on primary representatives, those acting for buyers and sellers, whilst those acting for financial advisors, underwriters and the banks financing such transactions are also considered.

Rankings overview for Departments

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Band 1

  1. Brown, Winick, Graves, Gross and Baskerville, PLC 22 Years Ranked
  2. Nyemaster Goode PC
    Nyemaster Goode PC 22 Years Ranked
  3. Belin McCormick PC
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Band 2

  1. Dentons Davis Brown
    Dentons Davis Brown 22 Years Ranked
  2. Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen, P.C.
  3. Lane & Waterman LLP
  4. Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC
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Band 3

  1. Faegre Drinker
    Faegre Drinker 14 Years Ranked
  2. Fredrikson & Byron
    Fredrikson & Byron 2 Years Ranked
  3. Shuttleworth & Ingersoll PLC
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Senior Statespeople

  1. Gregory B Wilcox
    Gregory B Wilcox Nyemaster Goode PC15 Years Ranked
  2. Dana Waterman IIILane & Waterman LLP
  3. Gary J StreitShuttleworth & Ingersoll PLC
  4. Scott Van VoorenLane & Waterman LLP
1

Band 1

  1. Garth AdamsBelin McCormick PC
  2. Randal J ScholerSimmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC
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Band 2

  1. Christopher R Sackett Brown, Winick, Graves, Gross and Baskerville, PLC20 Years Ranked
  2. Doug Gross Brown, Winick, Graves, Gross and Baskerville, PLC21 Years Ranked
  3. J Marc Ward
    J Marc Ward Fredrikson & Byron17 Years Ranked
  4. Jason M Stone
    Jason M Stone Dentons Davis Brown17 Years Ranked
  5. Michael B Abbott
    Michael B Abbott Faegre Drinker12 Years Ranked
  6. Willard L Boyd III
    Willard L Boyd III Nyemaster Goode PC18 Years Ranked
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Band 3

  1. Rod Kubat
    Rod Kubat Nyemaster Goode PC17 Years Ranked
  2. William McCartanBradley & Riley PC
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Band 4

  1. Drew Larson Brown, Winick, Graves, Gross and Baskerville, PLC6 Years Ranked
  2. John C Pietila Dentons Davis Brown2 Years Ranked
  3. Krystal Mikkilineni Dentons Davis Brown2 Years Ranked
  4. Mark Dickinson
    Mark Dickinson Nyemaster Goode PC22 Years Ranked
  5. Michael J Dayton
    Michael J Dayton Nyemaster Goode PC8 Years Ranked
  6. Amanda D'AmicoSimmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC
  7. Amy PlummerDickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen, P.C.
  8. Brian D BergstromShuttleworth & Ingersoll PLC
  9. Howard O HagenDickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen, P.C.
  10. Kurt SpurgeonLane & Waterman LLP
  11. Matthew WallaceBelin McCormick PC

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

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    Brown, Winick, Graves, Gross and Baskerville, PLC
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 1 | 22 Years Ranked

    Brown, Winick, Graves, Gross and Baskerville, PLC is highly regarded for its capabilities in corporate matters, often assisting private equity and venture capital funds with investment rounds. It is also a popular choice with clients in the healthcare sector. The firm advises on sales and the divestment of majority stakes, as well as acquisitions.

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  2. Nyemaster Goode PC
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    Nyemaster Goode PC
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 1 | 22 Years Ranked
    Nyemaster Goode PC has a sizable practice with a roster of talented attorneys assisting with asset sales and purchases. It frequently represents clients from the financial, healthcare, manufacturing and agricultural sectors, leveraging its extensive skill set for national corporations that require assistance with transactional work in Iowa. The firm also has experience assisting clients with corporate regulatory compliance and stock ownership plans. Its team has further expertise in corporate reorganizations.
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  3. Belin McCormick PC
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Dentons Davis Brown
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    Dentons Davis Brown
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 2 | 22 Years Ranked

    Dentons Davis Brown houses a number highly regarded attorneys with knowledge of industries such as pharmaceutical and consumer goods. It assists with high-value sales and acquisitions, as well as recapitalization mandates. The firm also advises bank holding companies on the acquisition of community banks.

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  2. Dickinson, Bradshaw, Fowler & Hagen, P.C.
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 2
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  3. Lane & Waterman LLP
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 2
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  4. Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Faegre Drinker
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    Faegre Drinker
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked

    Faegre Drinker's Des Moines office is noted for its strength in the corporate sector. The team frequently assists privately held local and global corporations with M&A in Iowa. It offers expertise in capital financing and regulatory matters and is well respected for its impressive network and experience in advising clients from a range of sectors.

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  2. Fredrikson & Byron
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    Fredrikson & Byron
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Fredrikson & Byron PA's dedicated M&A practice is a popular choice of counsel for public and private companies seeking to expand their market reach. The firm represents clients operating across a variety of industries including healthcare, construction and energy.
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  3. Shuttleworth & Ingersoll PLC
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3
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