James R. Jim Cruger
Venture Capital Law
Venture Capital Law
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Jim Cruger, a partner in Perkins Coie’s national Private Equity practice, concentrates his practice in the areas of mergers, acquisitions, formation of private investment vehicles and joint ventures. Jim has represented numerous private equity funds and public companies in transactions during his 28 year career. Public company representation has included Deutsche Post DHL, Leggett & Platt (NYSE), Voyager Learning Company (NASDAQ) and Strategic Hotel Capital (NYSE). Fund representation has included SPO Partners, Intellectual Ventures, Wynnchurch Capital, LaSalle Capital, Code Hennessy & Simmons, Prospect Partners, Riverlake Equity Partners, Hilco Equity Partners, High Street Capital, Blue Point Equity Partners, and Explore Holdings. Jim Cruger, a partner in Perkins Coie’s national Private Equity practice, concentrates his practice in the areas of mergers, acquisitions, formation of private investment vehicles and joint ventures. Jim has represented numerous private equity funds and public companies in transactions during his 28 year career. Public company representation has included Deutsche Post DHL, Leggett & Platt (NYSE), Voyager Learning Company (NASDAQ) and Strategic Hotel Capital (NYSE). Fund representation has included SPO Partners, Intellectual Ventures, Wynnchurch Capital, LaSalle Capital, Code Hennessy & Simmons, Prospect Partners, Riverlake Equity Partners, Hilco Equity Partners, High Street Capital, Blue Point Equity Partners, and Explore Holdings.
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008
Christine Anderson
Jim Cruger provided exceptional counsel during our recent acquisition of a tech startup. His deep experience in mergers and acquisitions, honed over nearly four decades, was immediately apparent. He navigated complex deal structures and investor concerns with a steady hand, and his background in venture capital law was particularly valuable when addressing the target company's existing funding agreements. While his billing rates reflect his seniority at Perkins Coie, the value delivered was commensurate. Communication was generally excellent, though there were occasional delays in receiving draft revisions during the busiest phases. His recognition as a 'Lawyer of the Year' is well-deserved. I would confidently recommend Jim for any sophisticated corporate transaction in the Chicago market.