Katten

Katten’s M&A practice is characterized by its focus on supporting private equity clients on middle-market deals, including sponsors and management teams. The team’s sectoral knowledge spans the full range of industries, but it is predominantly associated with work in the life sciences, financial services, technology, sports, and food and beverage spheres. The global corporate practice is driven out of Chicago by Kimberly Smith, who is often engaged by private equity clients, family offices, independent sponsors, and companies to handle buy- and sell-side transactions. Christopher Atkinson, also in Chicago, co-chairs the M&A and private equity practice and is recommended for deals in the technology, life sciences, education, and manufacturing spheres. In Dallas, fellow M&A co-chair David Washburn stands out for his experience in complex contested M&A mandates. Other names to note are Chicago's Mark Grossmann, who fronts the business transactions team; Dallas-based Peter Bogdanow, who enjoys close relationships with mid-market clients, including private equity funds; and Chicago-based M&A specialist Thomas Lamprecht.