Bryan S. Schultz es un asesor jurídico de confianza para empresas de la lista Fortune 500, empresas medianas y empresas públicas y privadas emergentes, a las que proporciona orientación estratégica sobre asuntos empresariales complejos. Como socio del departamento de Derecho Corporativo, Transacciones y Fusiones y Adquisiciones del bufete, Bryan ayuda a empresas estadounidenses y multinacionales a estructurar y llevar a cabo transacciones de alto valor, a superar retos empresariales y a lograr resultados cuantificables.
Bryan’s practice focuses on acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic alliances, together with corporate and commercial matters such as governance, commercial agreements, succession planning, and conflict resolution. He also serves as outside general counsel to private companies and U.S. subsidiaries of foreign organizations, offering ongoing strategic and legal support that drives growth and operational success.
Bryan has represented buyers, sellers, and target companies in more than 175 transactions totaling over $25 billion in aggregate consideration. His work spans the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Americas, providing a global perspective and the ability to navigate complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions efficiently.
Clients rely on Bryan for his combination of transactional expertise, strategic insight, and results-driven approach. He simplifies complex issues, anticipates challenges before they arise, and drives high-stakes matters forward with precision. Known for his collaborative style and steady guidance, Bryan helps clients achieve outcomes that deliver long-term value and lasting impact.
Experiencia representativa
Selección de adquisiciones representativas
- Represented Kontoor Brands, Inc. in its acquisition of Helly Hansen from Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited.
- Represented Rockwell Automation, Inc. in its acquisitions of Clearpath Robotics, Inc., Plex Systems, Inc., Cybersec Culture & Awareness, S.L.U., and ASEM S.p.A.
- Representó a The Manitowoc Company, Inc. en sus adquisiciones del negocio de grúas de H&E Equipment Services, Inc. y Aspen Equipment Company.
- Represented Douglas Dynamics, Inc. in its acquisitions of Venco Venturo Industries, LLC, Dejana Truck & Utility Equipment Company, Inc., Henderson Products, Inc., and TrynEx, Inc.
- Represented Mayville Engineering Company, Inc. in its acquisitions of Accu-Fab, LLC, Mid-States Aluminum Corp., Defiance Metal Products Co., and Center Manufacturing, Inc.
- Represented Fayat Inc. in its acquisition of Asphalt Drum Mixers, Inc.
- Represented Rite-Hite Corporation in its acquisitions of Frommelt Equipment Company, Inc., Alpha Door Systems, Pugleasa Company, Scraper Systems, ZOO Fans, Inc., JD Metalworks, Inc., and Applied Handling, Inc.
- Representó a Welbilt, Inc. en sus adquisiciones de LTE Enterprises, LLC, Pearl City Manufacturing, Inc. y Somerville (Siam) Limited.
- Represented Hartung Brothers, Inc. in its acquisitions of Can Am Yucatan, S. de R.L. de C.V. and Can Am Fresh México, S. de R.L. de C.V., and Syngenta Hawaii, LLC.
- Representó a Baker Concrete Construction, Inc. en su adquisición de Dugan & Meyers Construction Co.
Seleccionar desinversiones representativas
- Represented a family in its sale of Bradley Corporation to Watts Water Technologies Inc.
- Represented Excel Disposal of Wisconsin, LLC in the sale of its business to GFL Environmental Inc.
- Representó a MSI Group Holdings LLC en la venta de Morey’s Seafood International, LLC a Rich Products Corporation.
- Representó a Bradley Corporation en la venta de Keltech, Inc. a Bradford White Corporation.
- Representó a los empleados-propietarios en la venta de American Appraisal a Duff & Phelps, LLC.
- Represented a family in its sale of Trostel, Ltd. to PRCC Holdings, Inc. and its sale of Eagle Ottawa, LLC to Lear Corporation.
- Representó a una familia en la venta de Sterling Distributing Company a Southern Wine & Spirits.
- Representó a una familia en la venta de Baptista’s Bakery, LLC a Snyder’s-Lance, Inc.
- Representó a Lakeview Equity Partners en la venta de LS Research, LLC a Laird Technologies Inc.
- Representó a una familia en la venta de North Sails a Oakley Capital.
Seleccionar otras transacciones
- Represented Kawasaki Motors Group in its formation of a U.S.-based sales financing joint venture with ITOCHU Corporation.
- Representó a Rockwell Automation, Inc. en la constitución de una empresa conjunta global dedicada al petróleo y al gas con Schlumberger Limited.
- Representó a The Manitowoc Company, Inc. en la constitución de una empresa conjunta china dedicada a la fabricación de grúas con los accionistas de TaiAn Dong Yue Heavy Industry Co., Ltd.
- Representó a Aurora Health Care, Inc. en la constitución de una empresa conjunta dedicada a la atención sanitaria con Bay Area Medical Center, Inc.
- Representó a Quad/Graphics, Inc. en la formación de una alianza estratégica con Manipal Technologies Limited, con sede en la India.
- Representó a Phillips Plastics Corporation en la formación de una alianza estratégica con ProTek Medical Ltd., con sede en Irlanda.
- Representó a varias familias en la planificación sucesoria, la mitigación de disputas y transacciones relacionadas.
- Representó a Foley & Lardner LLP en su fusión con Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP.
Premios y reconocimientos
- Recognized as a leading attorney for his corporate and mergers and acquisitions work by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business in the practice area of corporate/M&A (2015, 2018-2025).
- Included in The Best Lawyers in America in the field of corporate law (2013-2024).
Participación comunitaria
- Current member of the board of directors and advancement committee of Milwaukee Ballet, Inc., a not-for-profit company that is home to a world-renowned company of dancers, a nationally accredited school and academy, and award-winning community outreach programs.
- Former member of the board of directors and finance committee of All Hands Boatworks, Inc., a not-for-profit company that seeks to inspire young people, especially those challenged by socio-economic and/or educational hurdles, to discover their talents through personal development of skills, determination, and confidence.
- Former member of the board of directors of Whitefish Bay Jr. Dukes Baseball Club, Inc., a not-for-profit company focused fostering the physical, mental, emotional, and social growth of community youth.
Foley representa a Douglas Dynamics en la adquisición de activos de Venco Venturo Industries
Foley representa a Mayville Engineering Company en la adquisición de Accu-Fab
Foley obtiene los primeros puestos en Chambers USA 2025
Foley representa a Kontoor Brands en la adquisición de Helly Hansen