Vedder counsels and advises buyers and sellers of businesses, financiers and lenders, venture capital funds, private equity funds, underwriters and investment bankers and issuers.
You can expect responsive service, unparalleled credentials and cutting-edge capabilities in all facets of transactional representation—all backed by the knowledge and experience of Vedder’s largest client service team.
The full resources of our firm. Our Finance and Transactions attorneys work closely and seamlessly with attorneys experienced in Intellectual Property, Technology, Tax Law, Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits, Labor and Employment Law, Antitrust Law, Environmental Law, Real Estate Law, and Complex Commercial Litigation to provide the right mix of skills to meet your needs.
Whether yours is an emerging enterprise gaining access to financial markets, a private equity–based business, a family-held company or a multibillion-dollar, multinational organization, we are ready and able to support you.
Finance & Transactions Video
Vedder - Finance and Transactions Practice Area
Gain an inside look at our Finance and Transactions Practice Area as shareholder Joe Kye offers his perspective on the group’s growth, evolving opportunities and vision for the future.
Insights & Events
Deals & Transactions
Vedder Advises Aircraft Systems in Its Sale to Sunvair
May 28, 2026
News
Jordan Chisolm Selected as M&A Advisor 2026 Emerging Leader
May 26, 2026
Deals & Transactions
Vedder Shareholder John Tawadrous Advises EXIM on $200M Financing for CesiumAstro, Inc.
May 8, 2026
Deals & Transactions
Vedder Represents BTX Precision, a Portfolio Company of L Squared Capital Partners, in its Acquisition of Maitland Engineering
April 30, 2026
Deals & Transactions
Vedder Represents Cognesense, a Portfolio Company of L Squared Capital Partners, in its Acquisition of Pioneer Safety Group Brands
April 28, 2026
News
Vedder Adds Finance Attorney John Tawadrous as Shareholder to Expanding Washington DC Office
April 27, 2026
Deals & Transactions
Vedder Represents The Edgewater Funds in its Investment in AFT Industries, Inc.
April 24, 2026
Deals & Transactions
Vedder Represents TeachTown, a Portfolio Company of L Squared Capital Partners, in its Sale to Everway
April 16, 2026
Primary Contacts

Jason W. Reese
Shareholder
Managing Shareholder, Los Angeles Office
Vice Chair, Finance & Transactions Group
Chair, Compensation Committee
Member, Board of Directors
Los Angeles

Venu V. Talanki
Shareholder
Chair, Finance & Transactions Practice Area
Vice Chair, Finance & Transactions Group
Member, Board of Directors
Chicago
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