About
Samuel J. Domjen structures, negotiates, and executes domestic and cross-border acquisitions for private equity sponsors. As a Private Equity partner at Paul Hastings LLP in Chicago, he also advises portfolio companies, family-owned businesses, and other publicly and privately held companies. He leads leveraged buyouts, consortium deals, and carve-outs. He handles equity investments, divestitures, and recapitalizations. He earned his J.D. from the University of Illinois College of Law and a B.S.B.A. from Xavier University. He has led M&A deals of widely different sizes, including work for healthcare, automotive, and consumer products companies.
Who is a good fit for Samuel J. Domjen
- Private equity sponsors structuring a domestic or cross-border acquisition.
- Owners of family-owned businesses considering a sale or a recapitalization.
- Portfolio companies preparing a carve-out or a divestiture.
- Private equity sponsors joining a consortium deal.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., 2016
- Xavier University, B.S.B.A., 2013
- Bar admissions
- Illinois
Recognition
- “Associate to Watch” for Private Equity: Buyouts- Nationwide, Chambers USA
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representationRollover equity and recapitalizationsPrivate equity platform and add-on deals
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional
Frequently Asked Questions
Samuel J. Domjen counsels companies in pharmaceuticals, home services, and industrials. He advises manufacturing, distribution, and retail businesses. He also handles software, information technology, and education transactions.