Kevin

Kevin Young is a pragmatic business and legal advisor who works closely with clients, often over decades, as a trusted extension of their executive teams as they create, grow, purchase and sell their businesses.

“I would go to Kevin with any question or concern and know that he would look at it through a lens of someone truly invested in our business.”

a longtime client

Working with U.S. and international public and privately held companies ranging from heavy industry, manufacturing and consumer products to technology, consulting, distribution, and cannabis companies, Kevin negotiates these and many other transactions:

• Acquiring or selling the stock or assets of a diverse range of companies
• Helping foreign and multinational companies acquire U.S. operations or form U.S. affiliates to grow their international platform.
• Working with “roll-up” enterprises on acquisitions and sales
• Representing senior management regarding initial public offerings and sales to publicly traded companies

To fund the various complex transactions Kevin’s clients require, he regularly guides them through public offerings and private placements of debt and equity, as well as credit agreements with financial institutions. This work often involves corporate restructuring, forming joint ventures, and handling the many agreements and arrangements among constituents. If conflicts arise regarding corporate, shareholder, securities, or other business matters, Kevin has the experience to offer solutions based on both law and the client’s best business interests—as he does in every aspect of his client relationships.

For high-growth and accelerating companies, Kevin has the knowledge and experience needed by leaders as their businesses grow and evolve, from early stage funding through IPOs and ultimately to sale.

Kevin has frequently spoken as a guest lecturer on mergers and acquisitions and asset purchase agreements at DePaul University Law School.