Bio

Michael Jones Specializing in mergers and acquisitions for clientele involved in national and international matters, has successfully completed more than 150 transactions involving billions of dollars. He represents organizations in various industries, including manufacturing, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, automotive, energy, technology, software and furniture. Mike enjoys the fast pace, unique circumstances and intellectual challenges inherent in each M&A matter. Mike takes ownership of each transaction and treats every problem as if it’s his own. He also makes the effort to understand each client’s motivations and objectives in great detail, which allows him to pinpoint the negotiation points that truly matter. The result is a strategy that both sides find appealing and workable and a more effective, efficient deal. Operating by the mantra "time kills deals," Mike is extremely responsive, proactive in identifying potential pitfalls and consistently looks and identifies ways to solve even the most difficult issues, often with creative solutions. Post deal, clients feel confident knowing he’s mitigated their potential future risks. As co-chair of the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group, Mike realizes how crucial these transactions are to his clients’ strategies to grow and thrive. “Mike is thorough, responsive and did a great job putting our best interests first. He was quick to grasp the nuances of our business and understand the things that were important to us in the transaction. Mike has the ability to explain complex contractual language in plain English, which is vitally important. Throughout the entire process, we felt as though we had his full and undivided attention. If you have a key M&A transaction in your future, I would recommend having Mike Jones on your team.” — President of a business and health care consulting company