Michael Nemeroff advises clients on complex transactions that drive growth and success, including mergers, acquisitions, and financing. Known for his strategic mindset, he helps close high-stakes deals, unlock capital and deliver value.
With decades of deal experience, Michael brings an organizational perspective to transactions and governance issues, ensuring decisions align with long-term goals. He guides private equity firms and family offices through leveraged buyouts and growth investments and supports financial institutions in navigating intricate transactions. Michael is adept at structuring and negotiating executive compensation arrangements for companies, management teams, compensation committees and executives.
Michael's practical solutions combine both legal and business insight, drawing on his experience leading an Am Law 100 firm and serving on the Board of Directors for Oil-Dri Corporation of America (NYSE: ODC) and the Executive Advisory Board for The Edgewater Funds. He is a frequent contributor on major platforms like CNBC and Bloomberg Television.
Michael's clients include The Edgewater Funds, Ally Financial, L Squared Capital Partners, LongueVue Capital, Rockwood Equity Partners, Enova International, Monroe Capital, First Citizens Bank/CIT Group, Bank of America, CIBC Bank, Oil-Dri Corporation of America, Duchossois Capital Management, Wynnchurch Capital, Valor Equity Partners, Balmoral Funds and Vance Street Capital.
Experience
- Advised Jet Parts Engineering, a Vance Street Capital portfolio company, on its acquisition of Cima Aviation, a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company specializing in fuel and hydraulic component repairs.
- Represented Resco Products, Inc. ("Resco"), a portfolio company of Balmoral Funds LLC, in its $410 million sale to RHI Magnesita (“RHIM”).
- Represented Raptor Scientific, a portfolio company of L Squared Capital Partners, in its $655 million sale to TransDigm Group, a leading global designer, producer and supplier of highly engineered aircraft components. Raptor Scientific is a global leader in complex test and measurement solutions for advanced defense, space and aerospace applications.
- Represented Elevated Facility Services Group, a portfolio company of L Squared Capital Partners, in its $570 million sale to APi, a global, market-leading business services provider of life safety, security and specialty services. Elevated is a leading provider of elevator and escalator maintenance, repair and modernization service.
- Represented Krause Group in the sale of Kum & Go, a family owned convenience store chain with over 400 locations across 13 states, and Solar Transport, a leading tank truck carrier and logistics provider, to Maverik, a Salt Lake City-based independent fuel marketer in the Intermountain West with more than 380 locations in 12 states.
Credentials
Education
- George Washington University Law School, J.D.
- Binghamton University, B.A.
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Affiliations
Recognition
- Best Lawyers in America® – Corporate Law (2018-2026)
- Chambers USA (Illinois) – Corporate/M&A, Band 4 (2024)
- Chambers USA (Illinois) – Private Equity: Buyouts, Band 4 (2025)
- Crain’s Chicago Business – Notable M&A Dealmakers (2025)
- Crain’s Chicago Business – Who’s Who in Chicago Business
- Leading Lawyers – Corporate Finance Law; Mergers & Acquisitions Law; Publicly Held Corporations Law, Advisory Board (2008-2025)
- Leading Lawyers – Top Ten Transactional Lawyer in Illinois
- The Legal 500 US – M&A: Middle-Market (Sub $500M), Recommended (2025)
- Martindale-Hubbell – Distinguished®
- Super Lawyers – Mergers & Acquisitions; Securities & Corporate Finance (2005-2026)
Insights & Events
Deals & Transactions
Vedder Price Advises Valor Equity Partners in Co-Lead Investment in Crusoe’s $1.375 Billion Series E
November 21, 2025
Deals & Transactions
Vedder Price Represents GSI Group in Acquisition of GenesisBPS
October 3, 2025
News
76 Vedder Price Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers® in America
August 21, 2025
News
Michael Nemeroff and Joe Kye Named to Crain’s Chicago Business’ Notable M&A Dealmakers List
August 18, 2025
Deals & Transactions
Vedder Price Represents Wynnchurch Capital in Sale of Northstar Aerospace to GE Aerospace
June 30, 2025
News
Vedder Price Practice Areas and Attorneys Recognized in The Legal 500 United States in 2025
June 11, 2025
News
Vedder Price Recognized in Chambers USA in 2025
June 5, 2025
Deals & Transactions
Vedder Price Represents Netrio, a Portfolio Company of L Squared Capital Partners, in its Acquisition of Agio
June 5, 2025
