Mergers and Acquisitions

Lawdragon has named eight Jenner & Block partners to its 2026 “500 Leading Dealmakers in America” list. The award honors lawyers who “shake the world with the deals they make happen” and whose “mere presence can make or break a deal.”

Recent Delaware cases, including Pearce v. NeueHealth (2024) and Trifecta Multimedia Holdings v. WCG Clinical Services (2024), make clear that parties in M&A deals remain exposed to fraud claims when anti-reliance clauses are missing or poorly drafted. In Pearce, the court refused to dismiss fraud claims based on projections shared during negotiations because the merger agreement did not contain a comprehensive anti-reliance clause binding the buyer. The decision underscores Delaware’s firm stan

On July 7, Jenner & Block advised its client Ceres Global Ag Corp. in completing its sale to Bartlett Grain Company LLC, a Savage company. Bartlett’s integration of Ceres is focused on long-term growth; leveraging the combined team’s deep agricultural expertise and shared values around service, integrity, and operational excellence.

On July 2, Jenner & Block advised its client Theratechnologies Inc. in entering into a definitive arrangement agreement to be acquired by CB Biotechnology LLC, an affiliate of Future Pak LLC. Theratechnologies is a Quebec-based commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the commercialization of innovative therapies.

On June 11, Jenner & Block advised its client The Campbell Center in completing its merger with New Horizons. This merger marks a pivotal moment, uniting two San Fernando Valley, California based non-profits that have each served the neurodiverse community for 70 years. The Campbell Center supports adult individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities through supported employment, community integration services, and residential services.

On May 20, Jenner & Block advised its client Ceres Global Ag Corp. in entering into an arrangement agreement for Ceres to be acquired via an all-cash transaction by a newly formed entity controlled by Bartlett Grain Company, LLC— part of the Savage family of companies focused on the acquisition, storage, transportation, processing, and merchandising of grain. Ceres and its subsidiaries connect farmers to customers around the world and add value across agricultural, energy, and industrial supply

A Jenner & Block team advised Saothair Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on investing in middle-market manufacturing and industrial companies, in their acquisition of a majority equity stake in Pioneer Window Holdings, Inc (“Pioneer”) through a newly-formed affiliate.

A Jenner & Block team advised Silgan Holdings Inc. (Silgan) in closing its acquisition of Weener Plastics Holdings B.V., a leading producer of differentiated dispensing solutions for personal care, food, and healthcare products, for an enterprise value of €838 million. Weener operates a global network of 19 facilities predominantly in Europe and the Americas, with approximately 4,000 employees and proprietary manufacturing technologies, including significant clean room capabilities. Silgan enter

The National Defense Authorization Act was revised in December to state that parties to an HSR-reportable transaction that “will require a review by the Department of Defense who are required to file the notification and provide supplementary information to the Department of Justice or the Federal Trade Commission . . . shall concurrently provide such information to the Department of Defense during the waiting period . . .” This revision is intended to assist the Department of Defense (DOD) iden

Jenner & Block has been named to The American Lawyer’s 2024 A-List, an annual list highlighting the 20 most well-rounded firms according to both financial and cultural criteria.

A cross-office Jenner & Block team represented Silgan Holdings Inc. (Silgan) in entering into a sale and purchase agreement to acquire Weener Plastics Holdings B.V., a leading producer of differentiated dispensing solutions for personal care, food, and healthcare products, for an enterprise value of €838 million. Weener operates a global network of 19 facilities predominantly in Europe and the Americas, with  approximately 4,000 employees and proprietary manufacturing technologies including sign

Jenner & Block has been recognized as a leading firm across 35 practice areas in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA. The recognition includes practice rankings in 13 national and 22 state categories.

Law360 has selected Partners Kurt von Moltke and Laurel Loomis Rimon for their Mergers & Acquisitions and Fintech editorial boards, respectively. As members, they will provide feedback on Law360's coverage and insight on how  to best shape coverage.

London International Arbitration Partner James Rogers contributes to BRG’s fifth-annual M&A Disputes Report. This report delves into the global landscape of M&A disputes after a year of dealmaker uncertainty, macroeconomic fluctuations, and escalating geopolitical tensions.

On December 6, Jenner & Block client Canadian National Railway Company (CN) closed on its acquisition of Iowa Northern Railway Company, a critical transportation network operating approximately 275 miles of track serving a mix of agricultural and industrial shippers in Iowa. The transaction involved the deposit of the controlling equity of Iowa Northern into a voting trust at closing, pending approval by the US Surface Transportation Board to the transaction.

With counsel from a Corporate Practice team, The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) and Albertsons Companies Inc. (NYSE: ACI) have entered into a definitive agreement with C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC for the sale of select stores, banners, distribution centers, offices, and private label brands as a key step in their merger process.

With counsel from a Corporate Practice team, Saothair Capital Partners, LLC, a private equity firm focused on investing in middle-market manufacturing and industrial companies, acquired MJM Yachts—a transaction that enables MJM’s growth as a leading producer of luxury yachts.

A Corporate Practice team advised Parsons Corporation on its $200 million acquisition of SealingTech, a cyber and technology company. The transaction bolsters Parsons’ full-spectrum cyber operations solutions for the defense and intelligence communities and strengthens our client’s position as a cyber leader in the national security market. This press release about the deal provides more detail.

Jenner & Block has been recognized as a leading firm in 33 practice areas in the 2023 edition of Chambers USA. The recognition includes practice rankings in 10 national and 23 state categories.

NEW YORK, NY – Jenner & Block’s Energy Practice added its second partner in recent months, with energy transactional lawyer Raunaq (Niqui) Kohli joining the New York office. Niqui follows John Estes’ arrival in October, and that of Associate Juliana Brint from their previous Am Law 5 firm.