Suzanne L. Saxman, Esquire, a partner in the Chicago office of Seyfarth Shaw LLP and Chair of Seyfarth’s Mergers & Acquisitions practice group, concentrates her practice in mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, and general corporate matters. Ms. Saxman counsels clients—from entrepreneurs and start-ups to large privately held companies—through each phase of growth, during times of economic prosperity and economic downturn. She advises on the ideal form of organization, business plans, equity and stockholder agreements, commercial transactions, and exit strategies, and has extensive experience resolving owner disputes and negotiating settlements.
Ms. Saxman represents clients in mergers and acquisitions and other business development opportunities such as marketing, distribution and licensing agreements, and joint ventures, and also strategizes on the business and legal aspects of negotiating transactions and corporate governance. She also represents clients on the purchase and sale of distressed assets, and works with clients across many industries including manufacturing, distribution, gaming, alternative energy and clean tech, business and professional services, construction, and packaging. She handles matters “in scale” and uses her project management skills to deliver services on time and on budget.
Ms. Saxman received her B.A. from the University of Michigan (with honors) and her J.D. from the University of Illinois College of Law (with honors) where she was also a Topics Editor and Member of the University of Illinois Law Review.
