Jenny Wilkes

Competent on the M&A deal, but communication was a challenge

Jenny Wilkes at RMP LLP handled the acquisition of a small local manufacturing supplier for our family business. Her deep knowledge of Mergers and Acquisitions Law was evident, particularly in structuring the asset purchase agreement to limit our liability. With 17 years in the Little Rock market, she understood the local business landscape well. It’s clear why she’s been recognized by Best Lawyers in this specific field. However, the experience was mixed. While the final work product was solid, there were significant delays in receiving drafts and responses to our emails, which added stress during a tight timeline. At times, her explanations of certain due diligence findings felt rushed, assuming a level of corporate legal familiarity we didn’t possess as first-time buyers. She is undoubtedly a skilled attorney, and the deal closed successfully, but the process felt more transactional than collaborative. For straightforward M&A work where you are not in a hurry, her expertise from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and her firm’s reputation are assets, but you may need to manage expectations around proactive communication and client guidance.