Will Henry, a partner and chair of Thompson Hine LLP‘s M&A practice, is a powerhouse in the middle-market space. His practice focuses on M&A, private equity deals (including add-on acquisitions and exits), and corporate governance. Henry works with private equity firms and Fortune 1000 companies, bringing substantial experience to complex transactions. He has a strong track record, boasting a career tally of $3b+ in closed M&A deals. Recent highlights include leading the $85m sale of StreamLink Software to a leading provider of cloud software solutions and advising on a $325m exit for a major outsourced services provider. Henry is based in Cleveland.

Tony Kuhel, a partner in Thompson Hine LLP‘s corporate transactions & securities practice group, is a go-to for M&A, private equity, and venture capital deals. Kuhel acts as advisor to major clientele, including STERIS Corporation, The Home Depot, and The Davey Tree Expert Company. His recent work highlights include advising STERIS on a $540m acquisition and leading The Home Depot in acquiring both MVP Granite & Flooring and Bell Cabinetry. He is based in the Cleveland office.

Fadi V. Nahhas, member of Eastman & Smith Ltd.‘s Toledo office, focuses his practice on general corporate law, corporate governance, transactions, and M&A, including significant cross-border work. He serves as a strategic advisor to middle-market, privately held, and family-owned companies, particularly in the manufacturing and automotive sectors of Northwest Ohio. Nahhas is recognized as a trailblazer for his involvement in unique deals, notably handling the sale of one of Ohio’s inaugural cannabis enterprises and the divestiture of the region’s sole licensed hazardous waste facility. Notable recent engagements include facilitating the sale of stock in a cross-border manufacturing operation and managing the sale of a national telecoms reseller’s assets to an international buyer.

Dustin J. Vrabel is partner-in-charge of the Canton office and leader of the M&A practice group at Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs LLC. His practice encompasses a wide range of corporate matters, including advising on M&A, sale transactions, equity and debt financing, and other complex deals. Vrabel serves a diverse clientele across industries such as transportation, manufacturing, and healthcare, including strategic and financial buyers and sellers, family businesses, and private equity firms. A recent matter involved representing a national transportation company in significant stock transactions, with purchase prices exceeding $225m.

Thompson Hine LLP partner David D. Watson is a prominent figure in the corporate transactions and securities practice group, with expertise in both general and distressed M&A transactions, as well as private equity. He advises Fortune 500 companies, family-owned businesses, and private equity funds in complex transactions. Watson's experience includes significant cross-border work, such as advising Hoshizaki America in a multi-million-dollar equity interest purchase and representing ORG in a £115m capital raise for Ipswich Town Football Club, which involved the addition of a new US-based partner. He has also represented clients in numerous asset and stock sales and mergers, including a $1.5b franchise transfer for the State of Ohio. Watson is based in the firm's Cleveland office.

Thompson Hine LLP‘s Cleveland-based partner Jurgita Ashley is co-chair of the firm’s public companies group and ESG collaborative. As a key player in takeovers and shareholder activism, particularly concerning activist investors in the small-cap market, her practice encompasses critical corporate governance matters within these areas. Ashley advises a diverse spectrum of clients, from Fortune 500 giants to emerging public companies, as well as hedge funds and activist shareholders.

Eastman & Smith Ltd. member Breanne M. Rubin is recognized for her expertise in M&A and business law. Based in Toledo, she advises clients of all sizes on a wide range of corporate matters, including entity formation, M&A, joint ventures, venture capital, private placements, commercial contracts, and succession planning.