About Charles
Charles W. Mulaney, Jr.: Corporate Governance and Mergers & Acquisitions Lawyer in Chicago
Charles W. Mulaney, Jr., a distinguished lawyer based in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in corporate governance and mergers and acquisitions (friendly and hostile). With over three decades of experience, Mr. Mulaney provides comprehensive counsel on securities and corporate matters.
Practice Areas
- Mergers & Acquisitions Law
- Corporate Governance Law
- Corporate Finance
- Corporate Law
Note of Recognition: Mr. Mulaney has been named 'Chicago Mergers & Acquisitions Lawyer of the Year' by Best Lawyers and 'Chicago Corporate Governance Lawyer of the Year' for consecutive years.
Education & Credentials
- Firms: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
- Affiliations: Corporate and Securities Law Institute of Northwestern University School of Law; Lecturer at Chicago Business School, Duke University, and Northwestern University's Director Institutes.
- Languages: English (native); fluency in Spanish and Mandarin
- Awards & Recognitions: Named 'Client Service All-Star' by The BTI Consulting Group; Listed as a Leading Lawyer for Business by Chambers Global, Chambers USA, Best Lawyers, The International Who’s Who of Corporate Governance Lawyers.
- Bar Admissions: Illinois
- Education: Yale University (LLM); Georgetown University (JD)
- Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 1989
Throughout his career, Mr. Mulaney has represented clients across various industries and transactions including Ameritech Corporation, Chevron Corporation, Exelon Corporation, Guidant Corporation, Kinetic Concepts, Inc., Pactiv Corporation, Qwest Communications International Inc., Ryerson Inc., Scientific-Atlanta Corporation, Stryker Corp., Tribune Company, Waste Management, Inc., among others. His experience spans across multiple high-profile mergers and acquisitions as well as corporate governance issues.
Mr. Mulaney is known for his commitment to excellence in all aspects of law and his dedication to providing personalized legal counsel to his clients. He has a deep understanding of the complexities involved in these transactions, which allows him to provide strategic advice tailored to meet each client's specific needs.
Practice Areas
Education
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Corporate Governance Law, Chicago (2014)
- Lawyer of the Year: Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Chicago (2013)
- Lawyer of the Year: Corporate Governance Law, Chicago (2012)
- Lawyer of the Year: Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Chicago (2011)
- Lawyer of the Year: Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Chicago (2010)
- Recognized: Corporate Governance Law
- Recognized: Corporate Law
- Recognized: Mergers and Acquisitions Law