About
Shareholder Joseph T. Bueche of Vedder in Chicago helps private equity firms acquire platforms and complete exits. He represents buyers and sellers, including founders and owners. He advises on mergers and acquisitions, auctions, and divestitures. He also works on restructurings, equity and debt offerings, and capital formation for growing businesses. He handles 363 sales, joint ventures, and minority investments. Bueche earned a J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School in 2009 and a B.B.A. from the University of Michigan in 2005. Before practicing law he worked in the automotive industry and as a business analyst, background he uses to structure a sale that reflects the full value of an owner's business.
Who is a good fit for Joseph T. Bueche
- Private equity firms acquiring a platform or completing an exit.
- Founders and owners who need counsel to structure the sale of a company.
- Buyers acquiring a business through a 363 sale.
- Companies selling a business through an auction or a divestiture.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 2009
- University of Michigan, B.B.A., 2005
- Bar admissions
- Illinois, New York
Recognition
- Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch® - Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2021-2026)
- Leading Lawyers - Corporate Finance Law; Mergers & Acquisitions Law, Leading Lawyer (2026)
- M&A Advisor - Emerging Leader (2023)
Specialties
Representative matters
As described on the firm’s website.
- Represented an industry-leading private equity firm in its platform and add-on acquisitions of health care companies and represented the equity firm in its successful, multi-million-dollar sale of the platform.
- Advised a founder in the multi-billion-dollar sale of the founder’s convenience store company to a strategic buyer, allowing the founder to successfully exit and focus on future opportunities and endeavors.
- Counseled an industry-leading private equity firm in its platform and add-on acquisitions of retail product companies and represented the firm in its successful, multi-million-dollar sale of such platform.
- Represented a founder in the $1+ billion sale of his food company, allowing him to reap the benefits sown over many years of hard work and set up his family for generations to come.
- Advised a venture capital fund in connection with multiple investments in the food and retail sectors.
- Represented a buyer in a 363 acquisition of aviation equipment, which enabled the buyer to obtain equipment for pennies on the dollar and provided a recovery to creditors. (buyer side)
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional