With deep experience, the breadth to manage complex transactions, and a clear focus on clients' business success, Dorsey is a go-to firm for mergers and acquisitions.
Record of Leadership
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During each of the last 10 years, Dorsey has ranked among the top three legal advisors for the total number of U.S. deals completed – an achievement that no other law firm has matched. (Mergers & Acquisitions: The Dealmakers Journal)
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From 1997 through 2006, Dorsey ranked second based on the number of announced and completed U.S. deals. (U.S. Financial Data)
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In the Canadian transaction category, Dorsey handled more deals involving a Canadian party than any other U.S.-based law firm during 2006. Dorsey ranked eighth among all Canadian and U.S. firms in aggregate dollar value of deals involving a Canadian party during 2006.
Quantity, Quality, Depth
We counsel public and private companies of all sizes, financial sponsors, private equity firms, and investment bankers. With a solid understanding of both sides of the transaction table, we help clients navigate and complete a full range of M&A transactions:
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Acquisitions
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Sales
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Divestitures
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Corporate restructuring |
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Recapitalizations
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Takeover defense
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Strategic partnerships
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Cross-border transaction |
International Reach
Business is conducted all over the world, and Dorsey is built to assist clients wherever they operate. From offices in Canada, Asia, London and across the United States, Dorsey facilitates complex cross-border deals around the globe – from Europe to Australia, Canada, Scandinavia, Japan and China.
Legal Counsel From a Business Perspective
Long-standing clients, repeat deals and consistent referrals attest to the value that Dorsey M&A attorneys bring to transactions. Clients of all sizes count on Dorsey’s full complement of legal knowledge affecting their business to complete a genuinely successful deal. Dorsey’s integrated, team approach covers all the bases:
- Securities and finance
- Real estate
- Labor & employment
- Tax structuring
- Executive compensation and benefits
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- SEC Investigations
- Intellectual property protection
- Antitrust
- Corporate governance and compliance
- Bankruptcy
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Industry Experience
Clients also benefit from the Dorsey repertoire of experience in industry segments as varied as corporate finance and securities, technology, financial services, medical devices, healthcare, energy, agriculture, food, mining and manufacturing.
To learn more, contact M&A chair Matthew Knopf.
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