About Christopher S. Atkinson
Serving as the Global Co-Chair of the Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions practice at Katten, Christopher Atkinson is a highly accomplished and results-oriented Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) attorney who advises clients on complex acquisitions, dispositions, financings and other commercial matters. Having started his career in the tech industry, Christopher brings a client mindset to his deal work for private equity firms, independent sponsors and businesses of all sizes.
Deal-making prowess informed by real-world business experience.
As a lawyer, Christopher retains the perspective he gained while working for tech companies and being a client himself. From that experience, he appreciates the value of a practical approach to deal-making that prioritizes efficiency and clarity. He leads his clients through transactions as quickly and painlessly as possible. Known for having a strategic mindset, exceptional negotiating skills and a deep understanding of M&A transactions, Christopher has successfully guided clients through hundreds of transactions – always striving to deliver maximum value along the way.
Practice Focus
- Mergers and acquisitions (for both private equity and strategic buyers)
- Dispositions (for both private equity and strategic sellers)
- Corporate restructurings for distressed companies
- Equity financing transactions for companies of all sizes (including start-ups)
- General corporate matters
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September 9, 12 and 25, 2019Presenter
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April 24, 2019Presenter