Taft is pleased to welcome experienced business attorney Jeff Mattson to its Chicago office, where he will join as a partner in the Mergers and Acquisitions practice. Mattson brings valuable talent to Taft, with extensive experience representing middle-market companies in M&A transactions with purchase prices ranging from $20 million-$500 million.

Mattson focuses on first-time sellers of businesses across a variety of industries. At his prior firm, Mattson was co-chair of the Corporate Group, was chair of the M&A Practice Group, and created the group’s tagline “The M&A Team for First-Time Sellers.” During his career, Mattson has closed more than 350 M&A transactions. He also advises companies on private placements, start-ups, equity compensation, and joint ventures.

 “Jeff is an incredibly talented M&A attorney and we are fortunate to welcome him to our team. His impressive background and depth of experience further strengthens our commitment to providing best-in-class services to our clients,” said Ralph Caruso, Taft Indianapolis partner and Business practice group chair.

“I’m honored to join team Taft and its outstanding M&A practice. Taft is a well-respected firm whose values strongly align with my own and I look forward to contributing to this award-winning team with my own unique experience,” said Mattson.