Ryan Heck from Ballard Spahr LLP, advises public and privately held companies on M&A as well as other transactions, with a focus on buy-side transactions. Heck’s practice focuses on strategic mid-market M&A transactions, with particular expertise in the professional services and manufacturing sectors.
Corporate and M&A in United States
Ballard Spahr LLP
Kernmandanten
Oxygen Service Company
Wealth Enhancement Group, LLC
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- Served as lead counsel in the sale of a company to expand the buyer’s geographic footprint.
Ballard Spahr LLP
Michael Kuhn from Ballard Spahr LLP handles middle-market M&A transactions, mostly for private equity companies. Kuhn supports buy-side and sell-side transactions for a range of companies, including family owned business and larger private companies with clients in a variety of industries.
Kernmandanten
Rosenbauer America, LLC
Thibaut
Marco Holdings, LLC
Taylor Corporation
DeVries, Timothy C.
Wayne Transports, Inc.
Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative
Salt Point Strategies LLC
Saval Foods LLC
Tower Systems, Inc.
Man Cave Holdings, Inc.
United Sports Brands
Shock Doctor, Inc.
Messerli Kramer
Brett Larson manages Messerli Kramer’s Minneapolis office. His practice focuses on middle-market transactions, with an even split between buy-side and sell-side representations. He advises clients across the U.S. and in cross-border jurisdictions, handling complex deals in a range of industries, including retail franchises, manufacturing, consumer products, and the automotive sector.
Fafinski Mark & Johnson PA
Heidi Carpenter of Fafinski Mark & Johnson PA is experienced in handling middle- and lower-market M&A transactions across a range of industries, including manufacturing, software, and services. While she primarily represents U.S.-based clients, several of her clients also maintain an international presence.
Ballard Spahr LLP
April Hamlin of Ballard Spahr LLP primarily advises public companies on a wide range of corporate, securities, and M&A matters, with several of her M&A transactions falling within the upper-middle market. Her client base spans industries such as life sciences, medical devices, telecommunications, and consumer products.
Kernmandanten
Clearfield, Inc.
Ampio Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Lifecore Biomedical, Inc.
Guild Holdings Company
Cibus, Inc.
HMN Financial, Inc.
Bank of Hawaii Corporation
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- Represented a company in its acquisition, handling SEC filings, advising on stockholder approval matters, and managing the delisting process at closing.
- Advised a company’s compensation committee on the departure and onboarding of its CFO and CEO, as well as related compensation plans.
- Advised client on corporate governance matters and resale registration statements.
Ballard Spahr LLP
Maggie Tatton co-leads the private equity practice at Ballard Spahr LLP, focusing on buy-side and sell-side mergers and acquisitions. Her key matters often include exit strategies for private equity companies. Tatton’s transactions typically fall within the mid-market range, spanning a broad range of industries, including manufacturing, food distribution, personal products, specialty retail, and engineering.
Kernmandanten
Aeronix, Inc.
MDC Interior Solutions
Houlihan Capital
ICS Holding, LLC
Duco Capital
Northern Lakes Capital
Clarion Home Services Group
8020 Consulting, LLC
Corporate Relocation, LLC
ShoreView Capital Partners, L.P.
Performance Food Group, Inc.
Asset Marketing Services, LLC
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- Served as lead counsel in a transaction involving the purchase of assets, issued and outstanding equity interests, and outstanding common equity membership units.