Honigman announced that George Stowe has joined the firm as a partner in the Private Equity group of its Corporate Department. As the eleventh partner to join Honigman’s Chicago office this year, he joins after over five years with Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff. 
 
“George brings a tremendous depth of experience that will be a valuable addition to our department, the firm, and our clients,” said Kimberly A. Dudek, chair of Honigman’s Corporate Department and member of the firm’s Executive Committee. “He is the twenty-first team member to join our expanding Corporate Department this year and we are excited to integrate his expertise into our already dynamic and talented team.”
 
Stowe focuses his practice on private equity (PE) transactions and business mergers & acquisitions (M&A), and sales. He has spearheaded several PE transactions and advised intricate middle-market PE funds, independent sponsors, and their portfolio companies. His clientele spans several industries, including business services, consumer products, food and beverage, franchise businesses, health care, industrial services, and manufacturing. Stowe also advises on general corporate matters, including entity formation, equity holder agreements, governance, and other day-to-day projects. Additionally, he works with publicly and privately held companies on a broad range of matters, including divestitures, minority investments, and other strategic transactions.
 
“Our depth of experience in the middle market space will align seamlessly with George’s impressive practice,” said Evan J. Leibhan, Leader of Honigman’s Private Equity Practice Group. “His experience with individual sponsors, family offices, and complex mergers and acquisitions will be a tremendous asset to our team. We look forward to welcoming him to the firm.”
 
Stowe earned his J.D., cum laude, from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law and his B.A. from Northwestern University.