Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner continues to increase its market share of prominent corporate transactions, with the team handling an impressive volume of cross-border, high-value acquisitions during 2023/24. Acting for a diversified roster of public and private companies and private equity funds, the group is well versed in sell-side representations, carve-outs, minority investments, and governance matters. The overarching corporate and finance transactions practice is co-led from St Louis by regional leader Joel Lander and global head Todd Kaye; both contribute extensive experience in advising companies and private equity clients on domestic and cross-border acquisitions and disposals. Other key contacts in St Louis include seasoned partner John Welge, whose recent work spans technology and energy transactions; Stephanie Hosler, who is noted for her expertise in the telecoms, banking, consumer goods, and life sciences spheres; and Kristin Yemm, who routinely acts for mid-market companies on both buy and sell-side mandates. In Atlanta, Amy Wilson is recognized for her record in structured deals, including cross-border M&A and SPAC transactions, while Olivia Weber is a talented rising star. In Washington DC, Jonathan Nesher led on several matters worth over $500m during 2024. Seth Frederiksen left the firm in May 2024.
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- 'Seamless cooperation both within the team and with us as the client.'
- 'Very capable team with impressive legal knowledge. Great diversity, easy to collaborate and using the latest technologies to get great results. The team was excellent.'
- 'The entire team for top to bottom was strong. They have strong tax expertise and were very creative in settling issues between the buyer and seller. The team also communicated well amongst themselves throughout the year long process.'
- 'Amy Wilson is incredibly detailed and thorough. Nothing was missed by her in every part of the transaction. She also was unemotional and had a good sense for what the other side was thinking throughout the process.'
- 'BCLP has great M&A capabilities, along with the necessary specialists in the related legal areas.'
Key clients
- Outbrain
- Berry Global
- Manitex International
- Huntsman Family Investments
- Albion River
- New Era Cap Global
- QuintEvents
- Vantiva
- US Cabinet Depot
- Hyperion Materials & Technologies
Work highlights
- Advised Outbrain, together with co-lead counsel Meitar Law Offices, on its $1bn acquisition of Teads.
- Advised Berry Global on the public spin-off of its health, hygiene and specialties division, and also on the merger of that division with Glatfelter Corporation, in a transaction totaling $3.6bn.
- Advised Manitex International on its acquisition by Japan-based Tadano.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Olivia Weber
Practice head
Joel Lander; Todd Kaye
Other key lawyers
Stephanie Hosler; John Welge; Kristin Yemm; Amy Wilson; Jonathan Nesher; Olivia Weber; Terry Childers