Benjamin Gould, principal in the firm's Corporate, Finance & Acquisitions practice group, represents global companies and financial institutions in M&A, debt and equity financing transactions and corporate law matters. He offers extensive experience in complex cross-border transactions, and has negotiated and closed deals ranging from hundreds of millions to billions of dollars in value over the course of his career. Accessible, diligent and patient, Ben is personally committed to helping his clients achieve their business objectives both in the U.S. and abroad.
Ben’s experience includes advising foreign and domestic public and private companies on domestic and international acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, joint ventures, inbound and outbound investments (including investments in private funds and LP secondaries transactions), fund formation, debt and equity financing matters and governance issues. He also has extensive experience in acting as lead deal counsel in transactions occurring in other markets within the Americas.
Ben’s most recent industry experience has involved investments in renewable and gas-fired energy projects, pharmaceuticals, software and aerospace. Over the course of his career Ben has served clients from a wide variety of other industries, including advanced manufacturing, chemicals, financial services, food and beverage, technology services, distribution and other general services.
Selected as one of the “Best Lawyers in America 2021” by the U.S. News & World Report, and an Illinois Super Lawyers “Rising Star” from 2012 to 2016, Ben works with a diverse group of clients from across the globe. He is highly skilled in navigating foreign businesses through the M&A and investment processes. Notably, Ben is well-versed in the issues foreign acquirers face when doing business in the U.S., particularly when integrating their international operations with their acquired U.S. business.
Ben also serves as the Secretary of the Midwest U.S. - Japan Association, after being elected by the ten Midwest states that are members of the Association.