Pillsbury Wins Two Deal of the Year Awards at USA M&A Atlas Awards’ Sixth Annual Gala

Pillsbury’s representation of Ventura Foods in the sale of Marie’s® and Dean’s® brand dressing and dip businesses to West Madison Foods earned USA Food & Beverage Deal of the Year. The transaction, which was led by Corporate partner Chris Patay, included Ventura Foods’ Thornton, Ill., factory where their products are manufactured.

Additionally, Corporate partner Steve Ryan’s advisement of DirectAthletics in its acquisition by FloSports won Small Markets USA Deal of the Year. The combined properties form the largest and most comprehensive database of Track & Field videos, meet coverage, results and rankings in North America.

Regularly achieving top-tier rankings from Chambers & Partners, Best Lawyers/U.S. News & World Report, The Legal 500 U.S. and Corporate Counsel, Pillsbury’s Corporate practice advise companies on a global scale and at every life cycle stage. Regarded as among the best worldwide, the team’s 200+ lawyers combine industry and regulatory knowledge with extensive deal experience and legal skills to provide comprehensive service to clients across industries. Located in offices throughout the United States, in Europe and in Asia, the lawyers guide clients in sectors as diverse as technology, health care and life sciences, energy, hospitality and finance through major corporate events and transactions, as well as in day-to-day operations. Click here to learn more about Pillsbury’s Corporate practice.