Honigman Appoints New Partners in Chicago
Law firm Honigman has expanded its private equity practice in Chicago by appointing Franklin Gregg and Marjorie Mygrants as partners in its corporate department, according to Private Equity Wire. Gregg joins from Kirkland & Ellis, and Mygrants arrives from Ropes & Gray. Both new partners will focus on advising private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and strategic investors on transactional matters.
Backgrounds of the New Partners
Franklin Gregg’s practice centers on M&A and private equity transactions, including leveraged buyouts, take-privates, and de-SPAC deals. Marjorie Mygrants advises on domestic and cross-border M&A, divestitures, growth equity investments, and restructurings, as well as corporate governance and compliance. These appointments build on Honigman’s efforts to strengthen its private equity capabilities in Chicago, as detailed in the report.
Focus of the Expanded Team
The additions of Gregg and Mygrants aim to enhance Honigman’s expertise in handling a range of transactional matters for private equity clients. According to Private Equity Wire, both partners bring specialized knowledge that aligns with the firm’s corporate department needs in the private equity sector.
