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.
Awards & Recognitions
· Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2010
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 Member; Executive Committee Member
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 over $400 million in non-regulated 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