June 3, 2021Recognition
Latham & Watkins Named Capital Markets Law Firm of the Year
Chambers USA recognized the firm as a “powerhouse in the capital markets space.”
Michael Pucker is a member of the firm's Corporate Department.
Mr. Pucker's practice focuses on:
- General corporate counseling
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Private equity
- Venture capital
- Capital markets
- Company representation
- Counseling boards and senior management in a variety of industries, including: hospitality, financial services, manufacturing, retail, life sciences, and technology
- Counseling families and related closely held enterprises in avoiding, mitigating, and resolving disputes
Mr. Pucker' s clients include:
- Hyatt Hotels Corporation
- The Pritzker Organization
- BDT Capital Partners
- Goldman, Sachs & Co.
- Bass Pro Group
- DNS Capital
- Madison Wells Media
- TMS International
- Lithko
- KBP Foods
- GreatPoint Ventures
- A number of other closely held companies
Mr. Pucker is involved in a number of community and charitable organizations. He currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital, the Advisory Board of After School Matters, the Board of Advisors of American Jewish World Service, the Board of Trustees of Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School, and the Chicago Board of Advisors of Facing History and Ourselves.
Mr. Pucker has received numerous accolades by leading industry publications, including Chambers USA and The Legal 500 US. In 2019, he was named to the Crain’s Chicago Business Tech 50, which highlights leaders in the Chicago technology community.