Kristen E. Hazel

Expert guidance through a complex business acquisition

When our small manufacturing company was navigating the purchase of a competitor, the complexities were daunting. We needed counsel who could handle the corporate structure, employment transitions, and significant tax implications all at once. Kristen Hazel was recommended to us, and her broad general practice expertise at McDermott Will & Schulte was exactly what the situation required. While her firm is large, Kristen provided direct, personal attention that made us feel like a priority. She meticulously guided us through every document and negotiation point. Her background, including her recognition in tax law, proved invaluable; she structured the deal in a way that was not only legally sound but also fiscally prudent for our future. For an attorney with her depth of experience since graduating from Loyola in '88, she was remarkably approachable and patient with our questions. The transaction closed smoothly, and we emerged with a stronger, consolidated business without any unforeseen liabilities. We are deeply grateful for her strategic counsel and unwavering professionalism throughout the entire process.