About

Provided by Polsinelli PC

Polsinelli’s Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures practice closes deals. Spanning multiple industries, our attorneys complete transactions for private and public companies. We work collaboratively with in-house personnel and coordinate efforts with clients’ investment bankers, local and foreign counsel, accounting firms and other advisers to provide high-caliber, integrated legal advice covering all areas needed for a seamless negotiation and closing process. By taking the time to understand the economic and value-related consequences singular to our clients’ business transactions, our practice works to protect interests and lead in the navigation of a full range of deal options.

More broadly, Polsinelli’s Corporate and Transactional practice provides a range of legal services from selecting the appropriate choice of entity through exit strategies and everything in between during the life cycle of a business. Working in collaboration with attorneys from the firm's Tax and other related practices allows us to provide our clients with comprehensive legal advice designed to minimize liability, maintain flexibility, and advance our client’s objectives. 


Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Missouri: Kansas City & Surrounds
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Band 2
What the team is known for

Polsinelli is a preeminent team with extensive corporate/M&A experience and a strong market presence in both Kansas City and St. Louis. The team is regularly sought out by notable clients from the healthcare, retail, banking and technology industries. The deep bench provides expertise on a range of mandates, including strategic structured arrangements, asset management matters, private equity investments and M&A transactions.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Kevin R Sweeney
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Kevin R Sweeney
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Senior Statespeople

Kevin Sweeney has a deep practice which sees him regularly advise on corporate transactions and regulatory compliance. He is particularly noted for his healthcare and life sciences expertise, and his frequent advice to startups.

"He provides great customer service and is a zealous advocate."

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Ruben K Chuquimia
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Band 2

Ruben Chuquimia is experienced in a host of corporate transactions, including M&A and the sale of businesses. His expertise in securities offerings and technology transactions attracts a broad public and private client base.

"He is extremely smart and knowledgeable and has the variety of experience that allows him to readily provide insight and feedback to us."

"He has a very good reputation for his public traded company work."

William W Mahood III
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William W Mahood III
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Band 2

William Mahood has notable experience across a broad range of corporate transactions, including M&A and financings. He is a go-to transactional expert for complex joint ventures and also offers notable strength in early-stage company development.

"Bill consistently provides highly practical, creative and thoughtful advice, including in difficult and sophisticated transactions."

"Bill is the best, most complete lawyer I've ever worked with. He's smart, diligent, aware, and has great people skills."

Frank J Ross Jr
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Frank J Ross Jr
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Band 3

Frank Ross draws on longstanding corporate experience in a range of industries, including large-scale transactions in the healthcare industry. He is adept at handling mergers and acquisitions as well as the sale of businesses.

Frank Koranda
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Frank Koranda
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Band 3

Frank Koranda assists clients with corporate and financial transactional matters, principally in private mergers and acquisitions. Whether a stock, asset, merger, divestiture or financial reorganization transaction, both domestic and international organizations rely on him for strategic legal counsel. He represents strategic and private equity and family office-backed buyers and sellers of businesses and product lines.

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Missouri: Kansas City & Surrounds

Corporate/M&A

Kevin R Sweeney
S
Kevin R Sweeney
S
Senior Statespeople
William W Mahood III
2
William W Mahood III
2
Band 2
Frank J Ross Jr
3
Frank J Ross Jr
3
Band 3
Frank Koranda
3
Frank Koranda
3
Band 3

Missouri: St Louis & Surrounds

Corporate/M&A

2
Ruben K Chuquimia
2
Band 2