About
Christopher J. Bellini represents corporate buyers, private equity buyers, and sellers in public and private acquisitions and sales. He chairs Cozen O'Connor's Private Equity practice in Minneapolis. He co-chairs the Capital Markets and Securities practice. He counsels private equity firms, portfolio companies, and investment banks. He represents public company boards on fiduciary duties in a change of control. He earned his J.D. at the University of Minnesota Law School. He earned an LL.M. at the New York University School of Law. In an earlier investment banking role, he counseled technology clients on mergers and acquisitions.
Who is a good fit for Christopher J. Bellini
- Private equity firms acquiring or selling a portfolio company.
- Corporate buyers acquiring a public or private company.
- Sellers preparing the divestiture of a company.
- Public company boards facing a change of control.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 1998
- New York University School of Law, LL.M., 2000
- University of Minnesota, B.A., 1994
- Bar admissions
- Minnesota, New York, Georgia
Recognition
- Chambers and Partners USA, 2020 - 2026
- Stand-out Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
- Best Lawyers in America, 2024 - 2027
- Super Lawyers, 2024 - 2026
- Minnesota Legal 250, Mergers and Acquisitions, 2026
- M&A Attorney Power List, Minnesota Lawyer, 2025
- Top Lawyers in Minnesota, Minnesota Monthly, 2024
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representation
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional