Overview
Guiding Growth, Transformation, and Opportunity
The Michael Best M&A team brings deep experience advising companies of all sizes and industries on a variety of transactions, including traditional equity or asset purchases, mergers, joint ventures, and reorganizations. We represent buyers, sellers, management teams, and minority owners through structuring, negotiating, and closing transactions—serving clients ranging from individuals and family businesses to financial institutions and publicly held companies. Whether you’re navigating your first sale or executing sophisticated transactions, our team delivers strategic counsel tailored to your business objectives.
Chambers & Partners
Band 3 in Utah for Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions
Chambers & Partners
Band 3 in Wisconsin for Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions
Best Law Firms
Ranked National Tier 3 for Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Our Approach: Collaborative, Efficient, and Business-Focused to Maximize Results
We work closely with each client’s transaction team to develop a thorough understanding of business goals, communication styles, and corporate culture. This enables us to streamline due diligence, negotiations, and closing—especially when advising on multiple acquisitions for the same client. Our attorneys anticipate challenges and proactively address them, ensuring deals move forward smoothly. We collaborate across Michael Best’s comprehensive teams—including Tax, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, Privacy & Cybersecurity, Regulatory, Labor & Employment Relations, Real Estate, and Intellectual Property—to deliver integrated solutions for every aspect of your transaction.
"Michael Best offers a broad range of expertise and capabilities within a single firm. Their turnaround time is excellent, and they are very skilled at communicating complex topics."
"They show personal attention to detail and understand our company. No project appears to be too big or too small."
"Michael Best & Friedrich keeps complex transactions moving forward."
"The firm has deep experience in M&A and strong knowledge across several business segments."
"The team knows our industry and are trusted advisers."
Focus Areas
Comprehensive Support for Every Stage of the Deal
Buy-Side & Sell-Side Representation
We advise buyers and sellers through every step of a transaction, helping clients evaluate opportunities, structure transactions, negotiate terms, manage due diligence, and facilitate closings, ensuring deals are aligned with strategic goals and completed efficiently.
Management & Minority Owner Transactions
Our attorneys have deep experience representing management teams and minority owners in leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, and other complex transactions. We help clients protect their interests, navigate negotiations, and secure favorable outcomes in both private and public company deals.
Joint Ventures & Strategic Partnerships
We guide clients in forming and structuring domestic and international joint ventures and strategic alliances. Our services include drafting governance documents, defining financial obligations, and planning for future growth or exit strategies, all tailored to the unique needs of each partnership.
Complex Restructurings
Business needs evolve, and our team is skilled in handling recapitalizations, spin-offs, and reorganizations. We work closely with clients to design and implement restructuring plans that support long-term objectives, minimize disruption, and maximize value.
Cross-Practice Collaboration
M&A transactions often touch many areas of law. We collaborate seamlessly with Michael Best’s Tax, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, Privacy & Cybersecurity, Utilities, FDA Regulatory, Environmental & Natural Resources, Labor & Employment Relations, Real Estate, and Intellectual Property teams to deliver integrated solutions and address every aspect of your deal.
