Stephen D. Sayre
Member, Attorney at Dykema Gossett PLLC
Member, The Economic Club of ChicagoMember, China General Chamber of Commerce Chicago
About
Stephen D. Sayre advises companies on both sides of purchases and sales of businesses. He co-leads the Mergers & Acquisitions sub-practice group in Dykema Gossett PLLC's Corporate Finance group. His industry work centers on technology, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare, and he also works out the terms of IP, IT, and product development contracts. He identifies the risk in a transaction, then picks the deal points worth contesting. He earned a J.D. from DePaul University and a B.S. from the University of Colorado. As outside counsel in Chicago, he uses audit and accounting training for companies that lack an in-house lawyer. He often represents companies from China on business they conduct in the U.S.
Who is a good fit for Stephen D. Sayre
- Owners of technology companies buying a business or selling one.
- Owners of pharmaceutical companies planning a sale.
- Buyers of a healthcare business who want counsel to negotiate the purchase.
- Companies from China that need counsel for a transaction in the U.S.
Education and admissions
- Education
- DePaul University, J.D.
- University of Colorado, B.S.
- Bar admissions
- Illinois
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representation
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional