Tonkon Torp LLP, Corporate/M&A | Chambers USA Profile

About

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Tonkon Torp's M&A team represent public companies, private companies, and family owned businesses in acquisitions, divestitures, spin-offs and asset sales, control and proxy contests, reorganizations, sales and acquisitions of troubled companies, and joint ventures and strategic alliances. With more than 20 attorneys in our M&A practice group, we have the bench strength, experience, and expertise to handle the most complicated and sophisticated transactions, and also to efficiently handle much smaller deals. Our M&A team combines solid and creative business skills and top-notch capabilities in due diligence, tax, intellectual property, environmental, labor and employment, employee benefits, securities, antitrust, executive compensation, and information security.

Clients appreciate that whether their deal is valued at $1 million or $1 billion, they have access to practical and experienced M&A attorneys who provide efficient, sound, solution-oriented advice at cost-effective prices. Tonkon has national and international transaction experience in many industries, including manufacturing, technology, financial services, retail and private equity.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Oregon

Band 2

What the team is known for

Tonkon Torp's deep bench of practitioners is experienced across the spectrum of corporate transactions, ranging from high-value M&A and joint ventures to complex capital financing and securities issues. It is proficient on both sides of M&A, as well as at handling cross-border matters. The team represents well-known clients across a range of sectors, including food and drink, technology, IT and manufacturing.

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Work Highlights

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Tonkon Torp represented Gagen MacDonald in its acquisition by APCO Worldwide.

Strengths

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"Tonkon Torp stays on top of the law but also business trends. They are very commercially aware."

Corporate/M&A respondent
USA

"They have a deep bench of attorneys and experts covering a wide variety of issues associated with transactions."

Corporate/M&A respondent
USA

"Tonkon Torp stays on top of the law but also business trends. They are very commercially aware."

Corporate/M&A respondent
USA

"They have a deep bench of attorneys and experts covering a wide variety of issues associated with transactions."

Corporate/M&A respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Ronald L Greenman

Band 1

Ronald Greenman has a wealth of experience in the corporate arena. He ably advises businesses on acquisitions, disposals, financing and structuring, among other mandates.

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Brenda Meltebeke

Band 3

Brenda Meltebeke is an experienced business and corporate lawyer with a broad-based practice that includes matters related to M&A.

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Jeffrey S Cronn

Band 3

Jeffrey Cronn is a recognized corporate lawyer with experience assisting public companies and their management teams with matters relating to high-value M&A and asset sales, as well as corporate finance.

"Jeff is exceptional. He understands the law and business, and is responsive."

"Jeff provided excellent guidance and leadership."

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Kurt W Ruttum

Band 3

Kurt Ruttum assists clients with a variety of corporate transactions, including acquisitions and disposals. He is also well versed in advising on securities and governance laws.

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Sherrill A Corbett

Head of Corporate/M&A

Band 3

Sherrill Corbett is a well-regarded corporate lawyer with notable expertise in handling M&A and financing matters for a broad client base. She has particular experience in the food and drink and technology sectors.

"Sherrill is delightful to work with."

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Thomas Palmer

Band 3

Thomas Palmer garners recognition for his experience handling M&A and financing matters. He has recently been active on deals manufacturing and transportation.

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