Five WSG Member Firms Announced as Winners at the 12th Annual M&A Advisor Award

January, 2014 - Houston, Texas

The M&A Advisor announced the winners of the 12th Annual M&A Advisor Awards in December 2013. Among the many winners, WSG is proud to recognize the five member firms honored as winners in their respective categories. Member firms include: Hunton & Williams, Waller Lansden, Husch Blackwell LLP, Lowenstein Sandler LLP, and Verrill Dana LLP.

The M&A Advisor has been presenting, recognizing the achievement of and facilitating connections between the world’s leading mergers and acquisitions, financing and turnaround professionals.

Hunton & Williams wins the M&A Deal of the Year (Over $500 Million to $1 Billion) for the Acquisition of Stock Building Supply by The Gores Group.

Waller Lansden wins the M&A Deal of the Year (Over $25 Million to $50 Million) for the Acquisition of Dynamic Dental Partners by Huron Capital Partners.

Husch Blackwell LLP Advises as CME Group Completes Acquisition of Kansas City Board of Trade, awarding them the Financial Services Deal of the Year (Up to $200 Million).

Lowenstein Sandler LLP of Advises on the Sale of Annie Sez and Mandee to Large Canadian Retailer, which was recognized as the Consumer and Retail Products (Up to $100 Million) Award.

Verrill Dana represented LEGACY Supply Chain Services, Inc. in the sale of Vitran Corporation Inc.’s Supply Chain Operation Division to LEGACY Supply Chain Services, Inc., which was recognized as the Retail Manufacturing/Distribution Sector Deal of the Year.


There were also several WSG members honored as finalists for many high profile deals. To view the full list of winners and finalists, visit http://maadvisor.net/MANY/MANY-2013/2013_MANY_winners_PR_BackEnd.pdf

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