Thomas E. (Ted) Keim, Jr.

Representative Matters

• Represented EMZ portfolio company FotoFinder Systems, Inc., a Germany-based global leader in skin imaging solutions, in connection with its acquisition of DermLite LLC, a U.S.-based handheld dermoscopy device company
• Representing a European private equity purchaser in bolt-on acquisition of a U.S. medical device business from private equity seller
• Representing a global consumer products corporation in connection with the divesture of its controlling stake in an Indian public company subsidiary
• Represented a global hospitality company in various brand affiliation/loyalty agreements
• Represented a low-carbon cement and concrete technology company in various corporate and commercial matters
• Represented a European/global consumer and personal care products company in the carve-out acquisition of a sealings and coatings business
• Represented a private equity-owned sensor and technology business in the sale to a private equity-backed strategic acquiror
• Represented the purchaser of a flooring products company in the acquisition from a private equity seller
• Represented a private investor group in its acquisition of a controlling interest in a high-profile sports/media-related property and advised on various corporate and commercial matters
• Represented a medical technology supplier in connection with its acquisition of a digital health provider of ambulatory cardiac monitoring technologies, and transaction-related Delaware Chancery Court litigation
• Represented a medical technology supplier in connection with its acquisition of a medical device company
• Represented a French evergreen investment company in connection with its inaugural U.S. preferred equity investment in a global healthcare firm
• Represented a multi-stage venture capital fund in its Series C-1 growth investment in a manufacturer of carbon black using natural gas feedstock
• Represented a privately held U.S. biotechnology company in connection with an investment and share repurchase/tender offer transaction involving more than $500 million in contemplated transaction value and settlement of minority shareholder litigation
• Represented a medical technology supplier in its acquisition of a Mexico City-based medical device software connectivity developer
• Represented a global logistics company in connection with the structuring and formation of a joint venture in India
• Represented a medical device supplier in its acquisition of a medical device integration platform company
• Represented numerous specialty lenders in connection with equity-related matters regarding various lending and restructuring transactions across multiple industries, including healthcare, home health and addiction treatment, telecommunications, restaurants and hospitality, and home repair and automotive services
• Represented a research company in an IP evaluation and transfer agreement with a manufacturer, distributor, and solutions provider
• Represented a Chicago-based family office in connection with the acquisition of a dedicated financial, tax, and consulting services firm and related management transition matters
• Represented a U.S.-based dental medical device manufacturer in the acquisition of 510(k) FDA approval
• Represented a wax manufacturer in the sale of a business line to a manufacturing and supply company
• Represented a healthcare company in its acquisition of an India-based generics injectables pharmaceutical company
• Represented an investment management firm in the sale of its investment platform to a commercial real estate firm and related portfolio-winddown matters
• Represented a U.S. commercial airline in a debt and equity investment in an early-stage travel distribution platform and related governance matters
• Represented a chemical company in its sale to a major American adhesives manufacturing company
• Represented a pharmaceutical company in its purchase of a pre-filled syringe business
• Represented a precision motor, motion subsystem, and related electromechanical component company in its acquisition of a manufacturing company specializing in innovative engine/transmission pumps and powder metal components in the global automotive industry from a private equity firm
• Represented a sensor technology company in its sale to a technology distributor
• Represented a biopharmaceutical company in the acquisition of an oncology pharmaceutical product portfolio from a pharmaceutical company
• Represented a U.S. supermarket chain in the sale of its Canadian grocery operations
• Represented a global fertilizer company in its acquisition of a specialty fertilizer business from an agricultural company
• Represented a wax manufacturer in various acquisition and disposition transactions
• Represented a health supplement company in its acquisition of a supplement manufacturing company
• Represented a multinational conglomerate corporation in various bioenergy/ethanol plant acquisitions
• Represented a family business and partner's interests in the sale of a global information and insights company to private equity firms
• Represented a high-pressure die casting aluminum auto parts manufacturer in its sale to a global automotive parts manufacturing company
• Represented a U.S. drugstore chain in its acquisition of an infusion pharmaceutical company
• Represented an American industrial holding company and the owner of a private family business in the sale of an industrial holding company to an American multinational conglomerate holding company
• Represented a pharmaceutical company in its sale to a global biopharma company and, prior thereto, various acquisition, disposition, and fundraising transactions

Education

• J.D. University of Chicago Law School 1993
• M. Phil. University of Cambridge 1990
• B.A. summa cum laude Yale University 1989

Bar Admissions

• Illinois

Court Admissions

• U.S. District Court for the District of Illinois

Professional Memberships and Activities

• Member, Advisory Board, Museum of Contemporary Photography, Columbia College
• Alumni admissions representative, Philips Academy
• Former member, Auxiliary Board, Art Institute of Chicago

• Chambers USA, Corporate/M&A (Band 3), 2009 – 2023
• ILFR 1000, Notable Practitioner, 2020 – 2022