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Adam S. Lewis

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222 North LaSalle Street Chicago, Illinois 60601

+1 (312) 609 7864

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Adam S. Lewis

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Adam S. Lewis is a Shareholder at Vedder Price and a member of the Finance and Transactions group.

Mr. Lewis practices in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, private equity, corporate, securities and business law. He focuses on middle-market, public and private company transactions and financings. His experience includes structuring, negotiating, documenting and closing all forms of mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital financings, public and private debt and equity offerings, structured financings, joint ventures, private equity fund formations, and other corporate and business transactions. He has represented all categories of transactional parties, including sellers, acquirers, family offices, management teams, issuers, underwriters, venture capital and private equity funds, and public, private and distressed companies.

Mr. Lewis also counsels clients with respect to issues involving taxes, real estate, intellectual property, software licensing, litigation and securities laws.

Since 2017, Legal 500 United States recognized Mr. Lewis in the M&A/Corporate and Commercial—M&A: Middle-Market (Sub-$500m) category.

Adam S. Lewis

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Education

  • Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D., 1998, cum laude
  • University of Illinois, B.S., 1995, high honors
  • Certified Public Accountant, 1995

Adam S. Lewis

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Bar Admissions

  • Illinois, 1998

Adam S. Lewis

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Adam S. Lewis

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Adam S. Lewis

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Experience

  • Represented PE-sponsored buyer in multiple acquisitions of RIA/wealth management firms (ranging in purchase price from $30 million to $300 million).
  • Represented PE-sponsored buyer in multiple acquisitions of U.S. and international ESG performance and risk management software, data and consulting services companies (ranging in purchase price from $10 million to $250 million).
  • Represented ETF investment firm in multimillion dollar sale of minority interest to international strategic investor.
  • Represented RIA wealth management firm in sale of minority interests to strategic investors.
  • Represented global asset management firm in its U.S. acquisitions (ranging in purchase price from $150 million to $400 million).
  • Represented logistics company as seller to a financial buyer.
  • Represented a number of financial software companies in multiple rounds of venture capital investment.
  • Represented PE-sponsored buyer in platform and add-on acquisition for HVAC companies (ranging in purchase price from $8 million to $90 million).
  • Represented food processing company in strategic distribution and sourcing contracts.
  • Represented PE-sponsored buyer in a multimillion dollar acquisition of mailing sorting business.
  • Represented food equipment manufacturer on acquisitions, employment and corporate matters.
  • Represented manufacturer of professional sports jerseys in a multimillion dollar sale to a strategic apparel buyer.
  • Represented cannabis software company in venture capital rounds.
  • Represented cannabis dispensary company in shareholder matters.
  • Represented insurance brokerage company in a multimillion dollar sale to strategic buyer.
  • Represented manufacturer of paper plates on all matters from formation to sale to taking the company public.
  • Represented multiple retiring managing partners for multiple PE firms in connection with their separation and transition.