Corporate Attorney
Chris is a member of Varnum’s Corporate Services and M&A Team. Chris’ focus is in business and transactional work with a strong emphasis on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity and other commercial transactions. Chris has experience advising clients on the legal aspects of day-to-day business issues and has experience in corporate formation and structuring, and a wide variety of other commercial transactions. He has experience working with businesses ranging from early stage startups to mature, publicly-held businesses of all sizes.
Experience
Numerous roll-up acquisitions for West Michigan-based insurance brokerage firm.
Represented manufacturer of sterile injectable drugs in its sale to private equity firm.
Represented multinational building materials manufacturer in multiple U.S.-based acquisitions.
Represented home construction manufacturer in its sale to private equity firm.
Represented commercial, retail and service specialty vehicle manufacturer and upfitter in multiple U.S.-based acquisitions.
Honors and Recognitions
Best Lawyers in America®, Ones to Watch, Corporate Law, since 2024
Michigan Lawyers Weekly – Up and Coming Lawyers, 2024
Professional Affiliations
State Bar of Michigan
