Corporate/M&A
USA Guide 2024 : Minnesota
Band 2
Contact number
+1 612 632 3000About
Provided by Lathrop GPM
In 2020, Gray Plant Mooty and Lathrop Gage combined to form Lathrop GPM and boasts nearly 400 attorneys in 13 U.S. offices. The combination strengthens the established MN outfit, providing a deeper pool of resources offering clients more capacity and strategic counsel. The firm is a go-to for mid-market deals in the $50-300 million range, while also handling transactions surpassing $1 billion. The team is one of the largest in MN, with over 45 M&A and corporate lawyers.
Lathrop GPM represents over 150 franchise systems, and the corporate team regularly provides M&A support to the firm’s franchise clients. The team partners with Lathrop GPM’s healthcare group on transactional matters; advising providers on mergers, acquisitions, affiliations, and joint ventures. In part due to the recent merger, the firm’s finance and technology/IP practices have significantly bolstered, leading to an impressive roster of tech and finance businesses requiring M&A assistance.
The team plays a large role in providing commercial corporate advice. Supporting established companies with restructuring and daily governance, they also advise entrepreneurs and emerging/growth businesses, from inception to exits. The team assists recently acquired executive teams, often by Private Equity firms. The team has been active advising on matters pertaining to COVID-19, advising on the impact to current and upcoming M&A transactions and tangential counsel regarding PPE loans, employment and insurance policies.
Chambers Review
Lathrop has a strong corporate team that demonstrates broad capabilities in transactional work, including M&A and securities offerings, as well as advising clients on broader corporate governance issues. It offers particular expertise in transactions arising from the finance, healthcare and technology sectors.
Work Highlights
- Lathrop advised True Velocity in its merger with Breeze Holdings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have a broad and deep bench to advise on a full spectrum of legal needs."
"They have extensive experience in M&A and other corporate matters."
"They have a broad and deep bench to advise on a full spectrum of legal needs."
"They have extensive experience in M&A and other corporate matters."
Notable Practitioners
Mark Williamson advises business owners and public and private companies on the full gamut of corporate law matters, including transactional work and corporate governance issues.
"Mark is an outstanding senior counsel with ability to drive M&A deals on commercial terms and move within agreed timelines. He is exceptional in all aspects of representing clients in M&A matters."