The M&A team at Thompson Hine LLP is highly regarded by clients as ‘nimble, efficient and responsive’, advising companies in all stages of the life-cycle, including large companies, emerging businesses and small to mid-size public companies. Frank Chaiken heads the team from Cincinnati, remaining a key contact for cross-border deals specifically with clients from Europe. Cleveland’s Will Henry is highly recommended as a ’stand-out’ lawyer, with notable emphasis on add-on and strategic acquisitions, joint ventures and private equity deals. Additionally, from the Cleveland office, David Watson is a name to note for distressed M&A, alongside general corporate law. Stuart Welburn is active in the New York office, vice chairing the corporate transactions and securities practice and exhibiting skill in international deals.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The firm's M&A team is nimble, efficient and responsive, and they have a breadth of expertise in fields relevant to our business when evaluating M&A opportunities.’
- ‘Will Henry is a stand-out partner. He is always accessible, proactive in his communications, and ready with a solution whenever an issue arises.’
- ‘Will Henry is a pleasure to work with. He is incredibly responsive and quick to offer practical solutions to complex problems.’
- ‘Strong partner leadership drives the quality work product, along with identifying when work can be pushed down to lower billable rate attorneys.’
Work highlights
Advised Fairfield-Maxwell Ltd. On the recent acquisition of Arrow Tank & Engineering Company.
Advised Vision One Fund on its proxy contest and settlement agreement at Ingevity Corp. (NYSE:NGVT).
Represented Hoshizaki America on $430 Million acquisition of Structural Concepts.
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Practice head
Frank D. Chaiken
Other key lawyers
Will Henry
NewRebeccah Raines
NewRobyn Axberg
David Watson
Stuart Welburn
NewPaul Allaer
NewJohn Cottingham
NewTodd Schild
NewGarret Evers
NewCorby Baumann