Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright added experienced dealmaker John Boelter to its Chicago office as a partner in the corporate, M&A and securities practice, further strengthening its transactional capabilities and expanding its service for clients in the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries.
Boelter represents private and public companies, financial institutions, funds and investors on high-profile domestic and cross-border initiatives, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, financings and joint ventures. He joins a U.S. team of more than 400 partners and 700 other deal lawyers.
“John has a well-rounded practice counseling clients across the full lifecycle of M&A projects, which aligns closely with our approach to supporting transactions at every stage,” Jeff Cody, Norton Rose Fulbright’s global and U.S. managing partner. “His experience guiding deals in highly regulated sectors, where we are seeing sustained activity and continued investment, enhances our corporate offering in the U.S. and globally.”
Coming from Mayer Brown, Boelter represents clients in strategic, venture and private equity investments, financings, mergers, stock and asset acquisitions and dispositions, recapitalizations and reorganizations across the life sciences, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, industrial, technology, sports, media and entertainment and financial services sectors. He is known for working closely with senior executives and boards on transaction strategy and critical business decisions, especially in matters involving both corporate and regulatory considerations.
“John’s arrival reflects the significant growth and market momentum we are experiencing in Chicago and across our transactional practices,” Sameer Ghaznavi, Norton Rose Fulbright’s Chicago office partner-in-charge, said. “We continue to attract leading partners because of the strength of our platform, the quality of our clients and the opportunities created by an increasingly complex and active deal environment. John is an excellent example of the caliber of talent choosing Norton Rose Fulbright to help grow their practice and deliver exceptional client service.”
Boelter added, “Norton Rose Fulbright has a top-tier global corporate platform that is investing in the life sciences sector and the complementary intellectual property and regulatory capabilities that complex deals in this space demand. The firm’s collaborative approach and focus on strategic growth made it an ideal fit for my practice and my clients.”
Licensed in Illinois, Boelter earned his law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School and his bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota.
