Corporate/M&A: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : Texas
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Provided by Jackson Walker LLP
From counseling startups and forming investment funds to negotiating M&A transactions and conducting public and private offerings, Jackson Walker attorneys handle complex corporate matters of all sizes across countless jurisdictions. But they are more than just deal lawyers. They also serve as outside general counsel to hundreds of companies, working closely with management to provide pragmatic solutions to legal problems as they arise. Whether it’s negotiating commercial contracts, improving corporate governance, or navigating securities regulations, clients look to Jackson Walker for guidance on the issues that affect their businesses every day.
They work with clients from the beginning, structuring and negotiating terms for private funds and helping startups avoid ownership disputes before they happen. Attorneys help issuers of all sizes raise the capital they need while minimizing risk and avoiding regulatory surprises. They advise operating businesses on commercial, employment, and licensing agreements, and work with institutional investors to evaluate private funds and direct investment opportunities. And through it all, they counsel boards of directors, management, and equity holders on the entire array of issues that confront private and public companies.
When it comes to deals, attorneys represent institutional investors, private equity funds, emerging growth companies or family-owned businesses while delivering sophisticated legal guidance cost efficiently.
Chambers Review
Jackson Walker LLP has a diverse practice with expertise in a range of industries, including telecommunications, energy, healthcare and technology. The team regularly works with investment funds in midmarket transactions, with additional experience handling cross-border deals. The firm's client base comprises public and private companies, and various funds.
Work Highlights
- Jackson Walker LLP represented Grupo Lamosa in the purchase of Grupo Roca's flat ceramic division for $260 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Jackson Walker have long been a valuable partner. They are always available and have recruited some of the best attorneys to handle our matters."
"The lawyers are incredibly professional and experienced. I think very highly of them."
"Jackson Walker is very capable in handling complex and sophisticated matters."
"Jackson Walker have long been a valuable partner. They are always available and have recruited some of the best attorneys to handle our matters."
"The lawyers are incredibly professional and experienced. I think very highly of them."
"Jackson Walker is very capable in handling complex and sophisticated matters."
Notable Practitioners
Patrick Tobin is regularly called upon to advise on M&A. He acts for clients from a range of industries, including financial services and construction.
"Patrick is great with clients."
Stephanie Chandler advises a variety of clients, including large publicly traded and privately held companies, startups and venture capital firms. She offers particular expertise in the technology sector.
"Stephanie is very knowledgeable. She's indispensable to us."
"Stephanie knows the subject matter, understands the company's goals and facilitates the deal."
Steven Jacobs acts for clients from the healthcare, technology and energy industries in a range of corporate matters. His expertise covers deals such as acquisitions and dispositions.
"Steven is a wonderful and very talented lawyer."
"Steven provides excellent guidance through very tricky issues and always communicates with clients in a way that's easy to understand."
Austin-based Bradley Knippa represents corporates, private equity funds and their portfolio companies in transactional matters. His areas of expertise include real estate and technology.
"Bradley is superb on all fronts."
William McDonough Jr is regularly called upon to advise on M&A. He acts for clients from a range of industries, including financial services, healthcare, and construction.
"He is the most capable legal counsel I have ever worked with."
Richard Dahlson is noted for his capabilities in complex transactions, including M&A. He regularly handles cross-border deals.
"Richard is an amazing counsel. He's very down-to-earth, business-oriented and he delivers what you need."
"Richard always gives us the impression that we're his most important client. His strengths are his depth of knowledge, responsiveness and his strong ability to negotiate on our behalf."
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