Jonathan A. Van Horn is a partner in the Corporate group. Jon represents purchasers and sellers in merger and acquisition transactions, including negotiated business combinations and contested acquisition transactions. Jon’s experience in this area includes advising boards of directors and special committees. Recent engagements include advising ADC Telecommunications, Inc. in its sale to Tyco Electronics, Ltd. and Carlisle Companies Incorporated in its acquisition of Hawk Corporation. As part of Jon’s corporate finance practice, he has represented issuers and underwriters in SEC-registered transactions and issuers in venture-capital financings. Jon also advises public and private companies on general corporate matters. Resident in Dorsey’s Toronto office from 2002 through 2004, Jon advises clients on U.S. law aspects of U.S.-Canada cross-border financings and transactions. Jon’s interests outside of the office include cross-country skiing with his wife and two young sons, preparing smoked meats and curling.