The M&A offering at Jones Day is wide ranging and showcases strengths in the life sciences, tech, and industrial industries. With ample experience in global M&A deals, the team is co-led by New York duo Andrew Levine, who also handles private equity and activism defense for strategic participants, and Randi Lesnick, a go-to for spin-offs, restructurings, and divestitures. In Cleveland, Benjamin Stulberg primarily handles public company representations and matters concerning corporate governance, whereas Peter Izanec is well-versed in contests for controls and joint ventures. Also operating out of the New York office is Robert Profusek, who covers buyouts and hostile takeover bids, and Julia Feldman, who advises public and private companies on M&A in the gaming and energy sectors.
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Client satisfaction

Key clients

  • Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.
  • Austin Powder Company
  • Baltimore Orioles Baseball Club, Baltimore Orioles LP
  • Board of Directors of Catalent Inc.
  • CITGO Petroleum Corporation
  • FirstEnergy Corp.
  • Hanesbrands Inc.
  • Koch Equity Development LLC
  • Koch Industries, Inc.
  • Management Team of TenCate Grass Holding B.V.

Work highlights

  • Advising the Board of Directors of Catalent, Inc., on the $16.5bn merger of Catalent with Novo Holdings.
  • Advised Koch Ag & Energy Solutions, LLC on the $3.6bn acquisition of Iowa Fertilizer Company from OCI N.V.
  • Advised FirstEnergy Corp. on the $3.5bn sale of an additional 30.0% equity stake in its subsidiary, FirstEnergy Transmission, to North American Transmission Company II L.P.

Lawyers

Practice head

Andrew Levine; Randi Lesnick

Other key lawyers

Benjamin Stulberg; Peter Izanec; Robert Profusek; Julia Feldman