Ed focuses his practice primarily in the area of mergers and acquisitions and also spends time advising private equity clients regarding formation, regulatory and investment matters. Additionally, Ed works on general commercial transactions, including negotiation of commercial contracts and entity structuring and formation.

Ed is a member of the firm's Lateral Recruiting and Integration Committee.

Awards & Recognitions

· Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers, Mergers & Acquisitions, Rising Star, 2009

· Missouri Lawyers Weekly, "Up & Coming Lawyer," 2012

Professional Associations & Memberships

· Kansas Bar Association

· The Missouri Bar

Civic Involvement

· Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Centurions Leadership Program, 2008-2010

· Head Start of Shawnee Mission Inc., Board of Directors, 2008-present; Executive Committee, 2010-present

Experience

· Represented client in all phases of private equity fund structuring, formation and portfolio company investments

· Assisted with client's disposition of approximately $900 million of assets

· Led several acquisitions of multiple golf course properties

· Participated in client's disposition of more than $400 million in nonregulated utility assets

· Coordinated and negotiated client's disposition of numerous facility sites across the country

· Led client's significant internal restructuring transaction

News & Publications

News

3.23.12, Husch Blackwell Represents Algonquin Power Co. in $888 Million Acquisition

3.9.12, AmLaw Daily: Husch Blackwell Leads Algonquin Power in $888 Million Wind Energy Deal

10.22.09, Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers 2009 Names 73 Husch Blackwell Sanders Attorneys

Publications

4.29.09, Avoid Ambiguity and Uncertainty to Promote Deal Success, Reduce Risk and Avert Litigation