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NewsMichael Best represented CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS), a leading designer and manufacturer of sensors, actuators, and electronic components, in its acquisition of SyQwest LLC, a leading designer and manufacturer of a broad set of sonar and acoustic sensing solutions primarily for naval applications. The acquisition enhances CTS’s scale in underwater acoustic applications in the defense end market.
The Michael Best team was led by Brett Valentyn, in conjunction with Kerryann Haase Minton. Additional team members included Robb Angus, Nick Behrens, Gayle Bush, Jake DeLeers, Sarah Helton, Ben Johnson, Mark Lotito, Brad MacDonald, Julia Mader, Jay Mankamyer, Corissa Pennow, Jeffrey Peterson, Madeline Schmid, Sean Smestad, Martin Tierney, and Leah Ziemba.
Learn more about Michael Best’s M&A team and capabilities here. Related People![Brett Valentyn Photo](../../portalresource/lookup/poid/Z1tOl9NPl0LPoDtRkzLQj5sPbDdErWZDm83!/photoThumb.name=/Valentyn_Brett_R-thumbnail.jpg) Preview Attorney's BiographyBrett has a breadth of corporate and transactional experience in mergers and acquisitions to help clients navigate complex transactions and other corporate issues. Brett’s M&A experience includes advising small-cap to large-cap companies on the buy- and sell-side of transactions of all sizes, from private equity add-on acquisitions to multi-billion dollar public company mergers, across a diverse group of industries. Brett also uses his transactional skills and experience to support the firm’s Venture Best team, advising entrepreneurs, early-stage companies, and investors with their various legal needs. ![Kerryann Minton Photo](../../portalresource/lookup/poid/Z1tOl9NPl0LPoDtRkzLQj5sPbDdEn4ZCuC3!/photoThumb.name=/Minton_Kerryann_Haase-thumbnail (1).jpg) Preview Attorney's BiographyKerryann serves as a trusted advisor to companies seeking a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach to employment matters. Clients value her depth of knowledge and unfaltering commitment to their business goals. Kerryann is an experienced and effective litigation strategist, successfully defending clients in employment disputes at the federal and state levels. She uses her litigation experience to assess employment practices and to structure personnel polices to increase workplace productivity and minimize the threat of litigation. ![Robb Angus Photo](../../portalresource/lookup/poid/Z1tOl9NPl0LPoDtRkzLQj5sPbDdEtGpDm83!/photoThumb.name=/Angus_Robb_P-thumbnail.jpg) Preview Attorney's BiographyRobb brings a wealth of experience to his role at Michael Best, where he focuses on privacy, artificial intelligence, and data protection strategy. With a solid foundation built during his tenure at one of the largest insurance companies in the U.S, Robb has honed his skills in navigating complex legal landscapes, particularly in the realms of privacy compliance and emerging technologies.In his previous role, Robb served as lead counsel on various global initiatives, including HR transformation ... ![Nicholas Behrens Photo](../../portalresource/lookup/poid/Z1tOl9NPl0LPoDtRkzLQj5sPbDdEtCpDm43!/photoThumb.name=/Behrens_Nicholas_S-thumbnail.jpg) Preview Attorney's BiographyNick has extensive experience in corporate and transactional matters, specializing in counseling buyers and sellers in a variety of mergers and acquisitions. He adeptly helps clients navigate complex joint venture and other strategic transactions and advises businesses on corporate governance and other general legal issues. Nick also supports the firm’s Venture Best team in advising investors, growth-stage companies, and entrepreneurs with their various legal needs.Nick’s M&A exp ... ![Gayle Bush Photo](../../portalresource/lookup/poid/Z1tOl9NPl0LPoDtRkzLQj5sPbDdEn4ZCmO3!/photoThumb.name=/gabush_bio_55A4605x-thumbnail.jpg) Preview Attorney's BiographyGayle’s practice focuses on the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights, specifically in the area of patents, with a concentration on manufacturers. Through the application of strategic planning to intellectual property protection and strong management of patent portfolios, she helps manufacturers achieve their business goals. ![Sarah Helton Photo](../../portalresource/lookup/poid/Z1tOl9NPl0LPoDtRkzLQj5sPbDdEnGZDn43!/photoThumb.name=/Helton_Sarah_C-thumbnail.jpg) Preview Attorney's BiographyAs a Partner on the Michael Best Strategies' federal government relations team with over ten years of experience, Sarah brings a strong legal background and understanding of where law and policy intersect. ![Benjamin Johnson Photo](../../portalresource/lookup/poid/Z1tOl9NPl0LPoDtRkzLQj5sPbDdEn4JCpG3!/photoThumb.name=/btjohnson_bio_55A4279x-thumbnail.jpg) Preview Attorney's BiographyBen is an experienced labor & employment attorney who brings a winning combination of big-picture strategies, attention to detail, and a responsive, collegial approach to his work representing employers of all sizes. Ben has particular expertise working with food, beverage, and agribusiness clients, and leads the firm’s Beer, Wine & Spirits group. In addition, he works extensively with many of the firm’s higher education clients.p> ![Mark Lotito Photo](../../portalresource/lookup/poid/Z1tOl9NPl0LPoDtRkzLQj5sPbDdEn4pCn43!/photoThumb.name=/malotito_bio_55A7523x-thumbnail.jpg) Preview Attorney's BiographyMark assists clients in a range of employee benefits matters, including legal compliance, transaction due diligence, and litigation. He brings a multifaceted, big picture outlook to helping clients unravel the challenges of complex benefits-related problems.He has established a strong track record in achieving successful outcomes for clients confronted by employee benefits litigation and arbitration claims. Mark has also successfully litigated patent and trade secret litigation claims, as well as employment non-compete claims. ![Bradley MacDonald Photo](../../portalresource/lookup/poid/Z1tOl9NPl0LPoDtRkzLQj5sPbDdEtGJEm83!/photoThumb.name=/MacDonald_Brad_A-thumbnail.jpg) Preview Attorney's BiographyBrad is an associate at Michael Best, specializing in complex issues related to employee benefits, retirement plans and ERISA matters, and health and welfare plans.Prior to joining Michael Best, Brad gained valuable experience at a multinational law firm where he advised private equity firms on employee benefit and ERISA issues in M&A transactions. His responsibilities included providing legal markups to purchase and credit agreements, leading management calls for the benefits team, and draf ... ![Julia Mader Photo](../../portalresource/lookup/poid/Z1tOl9NPl0LPoDtRkzLQj5sPbDdEo0JDmO3!/photoThumb.name=/Mader_Julia_F-thumbnail.jpg) Preview Attorney's BiographyJulia practice focuses on a broad range of employee benefits matters, including plan administration and design, legal compliance, employee plan governance, fiduciary obligations and executive compensation. She provides plan sponsors of all types with strategic counsel in complying with and navigating the complex federal laws and regulations governing employee benefit plans. ![Jack Mankamyer Photo](../../portalresource/lookup/poid/Z1tOl9NPl0LPoDtRkzLQj5sPbDdEtCZCm43!/photoThumb.name=/Mankamyer_Jay_L-thumbnail.jpg) Preview Attorney's BiographyJay is an experienced real estate advisor, who believes that knowing a client's business is essential in tailoring service to fit their specific business needs and philosophical model. Complimenting his extensive legal experience, Jay’s master’s degree in business administration, with an emphasis in real estate, and master’s degree in tax law help him understand deals from a business perspective and provide additional value to real estate clients.Jay represents developers, ... ![Corissa Pennow Photo](../../portalresource/lookup/poid/Z1tOl9NPl0LPoDtRkzLQj5sPbDdEt8pCmG3!/photoThumb.name=/Pennow_Corissa_L-thumbnail.jpg) Preview Attorney's BiographyCorissa is a member of the firm’s labor and employment relations practice group. Her practice focuses on federal litigation, particularly in the wage and hour space, as well as representing employers in proceedings against the National Labor Relations Board. Her experience includes defending against nationwide class and collective actions, responding to unfair labor practice charges, and advising employers facing union representation petitions. She has successfully advocated on behalf of e ... ![Jeffrey Peterson Photo](../../portalresource/lookup/poid/Z1tOl9NPl0LPoDtRkzLQj5sPbDdEn4ZCpO3!/photoThumb.name=/jdpeterson_bio_55A2550x-thumbnail.jpg) Preview Attorney's BiographyJeff helps clients capitalize on crucial technology and IP assets through licensing and other strategic alliances. He has extensive experience drafting and negotiating a full range of patent, trademark, and software licensing agreements, joint development agreement, collaborative, and sponsored research agreements, and material and university technology transfer agreements. ![Madeline Schmid Photo](../../portalresource/lookup/poid/Z1tOl9NPl0LPoDtRkzLQj5sPbDdEr0pDmG3!/photoThumb.name=/Schmid_Madeline_C-thumbnail.jpg) Preview Attorney's BiographyMadeline counsels clients on corporate and transactional matters, including commercial lending transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and contract negotiation. Her core focus lies within the healthcare and manufacturing sectors. ![Sean Smestad Photo](../../portalresource/lookup/poid/Z1tOl9NPl0LPoDtRkzLQj5sPbDdErKZDm83!/photoThumb.name=/Smestad_Sean A_WS_MI-thumbnail.jpg) Preview Attorney's BiographySean assists clients with a range of tax and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, tax restructuring, tax-free reorganizations, debt and equity financing, repatriation planning, REIT formations and acquisitions, real estate transactions, and more. He has significant experience drafting and negotiating the tax aspects of contracts such as purchase agreements, including representations and warranties, forward-looking covenants, tax allocation provisions, and joint venture agreements between U.S. and foreign parties.Before joining Michael Best, Sean was a tax associate in ... ![Martin Tierney Photo](../../portalresource/lookup/poid/Z1tOl9NPl0LPoDtRkzLQj5sPbDdEn4pCnK3!/photoThumb.name=/mptierney_bio_55A0076x-thumbnail.jpg) Preview Attorney's BiographyClients turn to Martin for his tenacious problem-solving approach to all areas of employee benefits law. He is particularly valued for his track record of untangling and simplifying complex executive compensation matters. Clients seek his counsel with respect to retirement and executive compensation plan design, ongoing compliance with tax and regulatory requirements, and benefits issues in mergers and acquisitions.Martin has spoken frequently on employee and retirement benefits topics. ![Leah Hurtgen Ziemba](../../portalresource/lookup/poid/Z1tOl9NPl0LPoDtRkzLQj5sPbDdEn4ZCvW3!/photoThumb.name=/lhziemba_bio_55A5313x-thumbnail.jpg) Preview Attorney's BiographyLeah takes a big-picture approach in advising clients as they face challenges on environmental, food safety and regulatory compliance issues. She draws on experience gained in cases involving the EPA, FDA and other public agencies. Leah’s success as a counselor, litigator and negotiator reflects her combination of subject matter expertise, industry knowledge and creativity.
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