Christopher M. Hussey
Your business goals are the objective; every decision should serve those goals.
Contact: P /612.604.6710E /[email protected]
Administrative Contact: Gabrielle Hackl P /612.604.6616E /[email protected]
Education
William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2013
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, B.S., Business Management and Philosophy, 2006
Bar Admissions
Minnesota, 2013
My Approach
In my practice, I often find that the word “lawyer” is too restrictive. Together, clients and I achieve the best outcomes when I can serve as an extension of their business, learn everything I can about its inner workings and future goals, to make sure every decision that is made serves those needs. I work with my clients to cut to the core of what is essential to them in each
transaction or matter, and advise on a range of issues, from complex deal management and capital raising activities, to day-to-day operational requests and customer and vendor relationships.
I started my career as a finance consultant to publicly traded Fortune 500 companies before I became a lawyer, which grounds my practice in the day-to-day realities of every client I represent – theory and academics are nice, but it’s the common sense, practical solutions that typically prevail.
When I’m not at work, I enjoy playing hockey and was a former NCAA Division I ice hockey player, make use of the fantastic Twin Cities bike trail system, and am an avid Minnesota sports fan.
Practice Areas
Practicing Mergers & Acquisitions
My Experience
I counsel private companies and investment sponsors on middle‑market mergers and acquisitions and other transformative transactions. My practice also includes leading the drafting and negotiation of sophisticated commercial agreements across industries, advising on capital formation, and serving as a strategic partner on day‑to‑day business matters. Over the course of my career, I have guided clients through hundreds of deals spanning routine dispositions to mission‑critical, multi‑jurisdictional transactions. I am regularly entrusted with matters involving intricate structures, accelerated timelines, and high‑stakes negotiations, and I bring a steady, solutions‑oriented approach to executing complex, business‑defining objectives.
Representative Matters
- Represented a top tier real estate development company in a spin-off transaction financed by nearly $400,000,000 in debt, equity and operating properties.
- Represented a financial technology company in its sale to J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
- Represented a multi-state behavioral health clinic in its sale for $180,000,000.
- Represented one of the largest franchisees of Planet Fitness clubs in half a dozen acquisitions across the United States.
- Represented a leading medical device contract design and manufacturing company in its platform sale to a private equity company for $80,000,000.
- Represented a German-based private equity fund in its acquisition of an industrial refractory service company.
- Represented an oil and gas equipment distribution company in its sale to a publicly traded competitor for approximately $110,000,000.
- Represented a medical device company in its sale to a publicly traded international conglomerate for approximately $140,000,000.
- Represented a private equity fund in its acquisition of a franchise system for $300,000,000.
- Represented a provider of clinical trial supply chain management in its sale to a private equity fund for approximately $30,000,000.
- Local and company counsel to an international software company in its sale to a private equity fund for approximately $750,000,000
- Represented a fitness club franchisee in its majority equity investment transaction with a private equity fund establishing the franchisee’s enterprise value at approximately $90,000,000.
- Represented an engineering software company in its sale to a publicly traded German company for approximately $50,000,000.
- Represented a US-based software company in its disposition of its European-based software business to a European private equity fund for approximately $25,000,000.
- Represented a national commodity producer in its sale to a publicly traded Canadian competitor for $85,000,000.
- Represented a brand loyalty company in the sale of its financial incentives division to a private equity fund for $140,000,000.
- Represented a private family wealth office in its acquisition of an information technology staffing firm for approximately $30,000,000.
General Business Matters
- Involved in multi-year in-house assignment with a Minnesota-based company with operations in 11 states.
- Managed the international corporate governance for an international software company with operations in 8 countries.
Capital Raising Matters
In addition to my general mergers and acquisitions practice, I also represent a variety of operating companies, financial sponsors and real estate developers in capital raising and capital deployment transactions, which include private offerings, venture capital financings and joint ventures. I have completed nearly 60 engagements resulting in approximately $1,000,000,000 in transaction value.
Also experienced in
Securities & Corporate Finance
Private Equity
General Corporate
Honors & Awards
The Best Lawyers in America©
Mergers & Acquisitions Law, 2023
Rising Stars
Minnesota Super Lawyers®, 2018-2023
The Best Lawyers in America© Ones to Watch
Corporate Law, 2021-2022, 2024-2025
Mergers & Acquisitions Law, 2021-2025
MSBA North Star Lawyer
Pro Bono Service, 2014-2017, 2024
Associations & Memberships
American Bar Association
Minnesota State Bar Association
LegalCORPS
Volunteer attorney
William Mitchell College of Law
Alumni mentor, 2013-2015