Thompson Hine LLP is a midwestern firm whose work is dominated by M&A transactions for small-to-medium sized public companies, start-ups, and investment managers. Team head Frank Chaiken splits his time between Chicago and Cincinnati and assists with a diverse range of corporate transactions, with a notable penchant for advising on foreign direct investment into the US. William Henry is based in Cleveland, where he advises private equity firms and Fortune 1000 companies on mergers and acquisitions as well as on commercial contracts and governance matters. Also in Cleveland is Tony Kuhel, who is noted for his ability to advise major corporate clients such as The Home Depot on corporate takeovers. Emma Off departed the firm in December 2023.
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‘The team knows our business practices and appetite for risk better than any other.'
'The attorneys are detail-oriented, thoughtful and very responsive.’
‘Tony Kuhel is highly intelligent and works easily with different levels of our employees.’
Key clients
- Hillenbrand
- IMEG
- PharMerica
- Gorilla Glue
- GE Aerospace
- Emmi Group
- Buckeye Power
- The Home Depot
- Crown Equipment Corporation
Work highlights
- Advised The Home Depot on its acquisition of Home Express Delivery Service.
- Advised Designer Brands on its acquisition of Keds.
- Advised ProMach and its management team in connection with an investment from BDT Capital Partners and a reinvestment by Leonard Green & Partners.
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William Henry
Thompson Hine LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Frank Chaiken