Having represented the different participants in major private equity transactions, Thompson Coburn is uniquely positioned to serve its private equity clients with an encompassing approach based on its diversity of experience and advice. Our representation of private equity funds and their managers, fund investors, portfolio companies, senior and mezzanine lenders, financial advisers and management groups enables our private equity team to deliver astute private equity counsel that anticipates deal obstacles and designs possible solutions.
The core of any successful private equity transaction is a strong team of corporate attorneys who understand the business logic behind a deal. We represent private equity firms in their initial and subsequent fund formations, including negotiations with institutional investors of all types. We structure, negotiate and document investments in their portfolio companies. We also carefully guide our clients through sensitive and exacting situations, for example, those involving control issues among varied management investors, and working with distressed companies in or out of formal bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings.
Drawing on a broad corporate and industry knowledge, Thompson Coburn has the transactional legal knowhow to advance emerging businesses, including private equity-backed portfolio companies in both their day-to-day operations and strategic transactions. We regularly assist them with employment and consulting agreements, intellectual property license and joint venture agreements, equity incentive compensation plans, product and supply purchase sales and agreements, distribution and licensing agreements, joint ventures and other strategic partnering agreements.
Unlocking the Code to a Successful Acquisition of AI Technology
The Evolving Private Equity Landscape: 2023 in Perspective and Looking Ahead to 2024
Final Rules Issued Amending SEC Schedules 13D and 13G Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements
The New Sell-Side Playbook: Going on Offense
Three red flags for sellers in M&A transactions
How COVID-19 presents estate planning opportunities
Buying and selling a business: Disclosure schedules and why they matter
What you should do when PE firm offers to buy your business: Part 3
What you should do when PE firm offers to buy your business: Part 2
What you should do when PE firm offers to buy your business: Part 1
California takes another run at regulating virtual currencies
Is venture debt right for your start-up or growth-stage company?
Private equity’s top ten issues for the next president
Proposed changes to Section 2704 could spur tax increase for owners of closely held businesses
10 implications of SEC's repeal of general solicitation rules
Preparing for Success: How to Position your Company for a Liquidity Event
Jennifer Post Named to Los Angeles Business Journal's LA500 for 2024
Journal Publishes SEC Rules Update by David Kaufman, Nabil Al-Khaled
David Kaufman, Nathan Viehl Discuss Reddit’s Initial Stock Performance
Nathan Viehl Discusses Expected Increase of Software Services Private Equity Deals
Nathan Viehl Discusses Software M&A Activity in 2024 and Beyond
David Kaufman and Nathan Viehl Discuss Key Factors for Sellers’ Focus in M&A Transactions
Nathan Viehl Discusses Potential Regulatory Risks for Private Equity Firms
Industry Coverage: David Kaufman Discusses Shein IPO
Jennifer Post Discusses Strength of Firm Culture with OurWeekly LA
David Kaufman Discusses Reasons Behind Stock Drops in Fashion IPO Market
David Kaufman and Nathan Viehl Discuss Tips on Leverage When Selling Your Business
Jennifer Post authors Law360 article on venture lending as a solution to down equity markets
Jennifer Post talks to Business Insider about startup considerations before going public
Congratulations to the new Thompson Coburn partners for 2021
Jennifer Post included in ‘Top Minority Attorneys in Los Angeles’ list for 2020
Jennifer Post named among the ‘Most Influential Minority Attorneys in Los Angeles’ for 2019
Thompson Coburn Management Committee welcomes Jennifer Post
Helen B. Kim, Jennifer Post named Most Influential Women Lawyers in LA for 2018
Helen B. Kim, Jennifer Post named among the ‘Most Influential Minority Attorneys in Los Angeles’
Emily Wang Murphy appointed to Lawyers Have Heart board
Matt Hafter joins corporate practice in Chicago
Webinar: ‘Preparing for Success - How to Position Your Company for a Liquidity Event’
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Chicago
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Raquel focuses her practice on corporate and regulatory matters within the health care sector. Raquel focuses her practice on corporate and regulatory matters within the ... |
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Senior Counsel
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St. Louis
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Ed serves as a key tax advisor to companies embarking on any type of corporate restructuring, from acquisitions and dispositions to spinoffs and management changes. Ed serves as a key tax advisor to companies embarking on any type of corpor... |
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Associate
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Chicago
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Catherine works with clients in a wide variety of corporate and securities matters and financings. Catherine works with clients in a wide variety of corporate and securities ... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Barry serves as an advisor to publicly held and private companies as well as individuals involved in all types of complex transactions. Barry serves as an advisor to publicly held and private companies as well a... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Jay serves as a critical business partner and advisor for a variety of companies, from startups to multi-level international organizations. Jay serves as a critical business partner and advisor for a variety of comp... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Matt draws on his wide-ranging corporate law background to guide entrepreneurs toward growth and success at each stage of their business. Matt draws on his wide-ranging corporate law background to guide entreprene... |
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Senior Counsel
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Washington, D.C.
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Benjamin is a corporate advisor and business strategist for a wide variety of privately-held businesses, manufacturers, financial institutions, and nonprofits. Benjamin is a corporate advisor and business strategist for a wide variety ... |
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Partner
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Los Angeles
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Jon represents mid-sized, closely held businesses and their owners in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, distribution, retail sales and professional servic... Jon represents mid-sized, closely held businesses and their owners in a var... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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David is Co-Chair of the Firm's national Corporate and Securities Practice Group. David is Co-Chair of the Firm's national Corporate and Securities Practice ... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Michele is Co-Chair of the Firm's Corporate and Securities Practice Group and serves on the Firm's Management Committee. Michele is Co-Chair of the Firm's Corporate and Securities Practice Group a... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Sarah advises corporate clients on mergers and acquisitions, securities law compliance, corporate governance and general business counseling. Sarah advises corporate clients on mergers and acquisitions, securities law... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Tom is Co-Chair of Thompson Coburn LLP's Corporate Department. Tom is Co-Chair of Thompson Coburn LLP's Corporate Department. |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Greg represents clients in mergers and acquisitions and sophisticated securities offerings, and offers advice on the wide range of regulatory and compliance issues affect... Greg represents clients in mergers and acquisitions and sophisticated secur... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Jeff serves a diverse segment of real estate clients by offering a 360-degree approach to achieving their objectives. Jeff serves a diverse segment of real estate clients by offering a 360-degr... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Matthew represents public and private companies across the country on a wide range of corporate matters while providing comprehensive advice on corporate and business iss... Matthew represents public and private companies across the country on a wid... |
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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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Clients have consistently praised Emily for her "practical, common sense solutions" and "natural instincts" for deal flow. Clients have consistently praised Emily for her "practical, common sense so... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Experienced with both real estate transactions and litigation, Justin uses a hybrid approach in representing purchasers, sellers, landlords, tenants, owners, operators, l... Experienced with both real estate transactions and litigation, Justin uses ... |
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Partner
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New York
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Consistently recognized for his dynamic, passionate, and resolute approach, Zachary delivers practical, tactical, and experienced advice to a diverse clientele that inclu... Consistently recognized for his dynamic, passionate, and resolute approach,... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Greg counsels entrepreneurs, investment advisors and major institutional investors on a wide range of securities offerings and transactions while providing comprehensive ... Greg counsels entrepreneurs, investment advisors and major institutional in... |
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Partner
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Los Angeles
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Jennifer serves as primary outside counsel to entrepreneurs, venture capital funds and operating companies with an emphasis on transactional and finance matters. Jennifer serves as primary outside counsel to entrepreneurs, venture capita... |
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Senior Counsel
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Chicago
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Backed by a 30-plus-year career on the legal and regulatory side of financial markets, Rick is an insightful advisor to trading firms, brokerage firms, trade execution fi... Backed by a 30-plus-year career on the legal and regulatory side of financi... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Chris is a valued strategic partner to emerging companies and the institutions and individuals that invest in them. Chris is a valued strategic partner to emerging companies and the instituti... |
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Partner
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Los Angeles
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Michael is a partner in Thompson Coburn’s Corporate and Securities group and is co-chair of the firm’s Cannabis Practice. Michael is a partner in Thompson Coburn’s Corporate and Securities group an... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Nationally recognized for his M&A transactional experience, Fred is Co-Chair of the Firm's Corporate and Securities Practice Group. Nationally recognized for his M&A transactional experience, Fred is Co-... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Brent helps his clients navigate the complexities of mergers, acquisitions, financings, and other significant corporate transactions from initial negotiation through exec... Brent helps his clients navigate the complexities of mergers, acquisitions,... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Nathan advises both buyers and sellers in a range of sophisticated M&A transactions, including private equity and strategic acquisitions, divestitures, and leveraged ... Nathan advises both buyers and sellers in a range of sophisticated M&A ... |
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Partner
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Los Angeles
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Barry serves as a corporate strategist and outside general counsel to small- to mid-sized companies, as well as their principals, in a variety of industries. Barry serves as a corporate strategist and outside general counsel to small... |
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Partner
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Described by one client as a highly effective "legal quarterback," Kevin handles a wide range of transactional and governance matters for corporate clients and financial ... Described by one client as a highly effective "legal quarterback," Kevin ha... |
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