Michael N. Cannell
Senior Counsel, Attorney at Levenfeld Pearlstein
About
Michael N. Cannell advises accounting firms on M&A transactions and alternative practice structures. He represents strategic acquirers, private equity sponsors, and independent sponsors. For accounting firms evaluating private equity investment, he advises on MSO arrangements and restructuring partner economics. His transaction work extends from initial letters of intent through closing and post-closing integration. He serves as Senior Counsel at Levenfeld Pearlstein and earned his J.D. at DePaul University College of Law. Previously, he advised Main Street businesses as a partner at Reed, Heller & Cannell. At Kirkland & Ellis, he represented private equity clients in middle-market M&A transactions.
Who is a good fit for Michael N. Cannell
- Accounting firms evaluating private equity investment involving MSO arrangements and changes to partner economics.
- Strategic acquirers seeking counsel from the initial letter of intent through post-closing integration.
- Private equity sponsors pursuing leveraged buyouts.
Education and admissions
- Education
- DePaul University College of Law, J.D.
- Southern Illinois University, M.A.
- University of Illinois, B.A.
- Bar admissions
- Illinois
Specialties
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional