About Christopher T. Shannon

Christopher Shannon represents private equity funds, hedge funds, proprietary trading firms and broker-dealers in a broad range of transactional and corporate matters.

Advising on acquisitions, investments and financings

Chris advises both public and private companies in complex transactions including M&A, divestitures, leveraged buyouts, private equity and venture capital investments, recapitalizations and private financings. He also guides clients through complex transactions involving broker-dealers and proprietary trading firms.

In addition to his transactional work, Chris provides general corporate counseling on matters including executive compensation and equity-incentive arrangements.

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Practice Focus

  • Broker-dealer regulation
  • Private equity
  • Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)

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Education
  • The University of Chicago Law School, JD
  • Salve Regina University, BA
Bar Admissions
  • Illinois
Community Involvements
  • American Bar Association
  • American Red Cross, Auxiliary Board
  • E-Council for the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship
Recognitions
Recognized or listed in the following:
  • Super Lawyers Rising Stars
    Illinois, 2008–2010
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