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Maximilian W. Traut

Senior Counsel

Maximilian W. Traut

Senior Counsel

Max Traut focuses his practice on the representation of public and private corporate borrowers, private equity funds, and financial institutions in a wide range of sophisticated financing transactions, including acquisition financings, cross-border transactions, syndicated and bilateral financings, asset-based lending transactions, secured and unsecured credit facilities, and first and second lien financing transactions.

Languages

  • Spanish (fluent)
November 5, 2025 Deals and Wins

Foley Represents Douglas Dynamics in Acquisition of Venco Venturo Industries Assets

Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal advisor to Douglas Dynamics, Inc. (NYSE: PLOW), North America’s premier manufacturer and upfitter of work truck attachments and equipment, in the acquisition of substantially all assets of Venco Venturo Industries LLC.
July 15, 2025 Deals and Wins

Foley Represents Intra Group of Companies in Acquisition by Gleason Corporation

Foley & Lardner LLP advised Westland, Michigan-based Intra Group of Companies on the sale of 100% of its shares to Gleason Corporation.
February 20, 2025 Deals and Wins

Foley Advises Steve Madden in Agreement to Acquire UK-based Kurt Geiger

Foley & Lardner LLP served as U.S. legal advisor to Steven Madden, Ltd. (Nasdaq: SHOO), a leading designer and marketer of fashion footwear, accessories, and apparel, in its entry into a definitive agreement to acquire UK-based footwear and accessories brand Kurt Geiger for an enterprise value of approximately GBP 289M in cash.
September 3, 2024 Deals and Wins

Foley Represents ARCHIMED in Acquisition of Irrimax Corporation

Foley & Lardner LLP recently represented global private equity health care specialist ARCHIMED in its acquisition of Irrimax Corporation, including its holding company, Innovation Technologies, for an undisclosed sum.
October 31, 2022 Deals and Wins

Foley Serves as Legal Adviser to MMGY Global in Acquisition of Wagstaff Media & Marketing

Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal adviser to MMGY Global, LLC, a Peninsula Fund company, in its recent acquisition of Wagstaff Media & Marketing, a leading integrated public relations and marketing agency specializing in the travel, culinary, and hospitality lifestyle industries.