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Three Eastman & Smith Attorneys Recognized in 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers Guide
Eastman & Smith Ltd. is proud to announce that members Graham A. Bluhm, Fadi V. Nahhas and Breanne M. Rubin are recognized in the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers guide. They are the only Toledo-based attorneys included in the guide’s seventh edition.
The Leading Dealmakers Guide
According to Lawdragon, the Leading Dealmakers guide highlights the attorneys who “close the transactions that remake industries, redraw markets and move trillions of dollars of value,” noting the increased demand for transactional counsel amid an increase in significant deal activity across industries. Lawdragon selected honorees through a combination of editorial research and nominations. The full methodology is available on its web site.
Graham A. Bluhm
Mr. Bluhm has spent his career assisting clients with business transactions. He regularly represents companies throughout Ohio, with particular experience advising automotive and other manufacturers on transactions that allow them to expand operations, invest in new technology and equipment, and position their businesses for continued growth. Best Lawyers in America® and Legal 500 US Elite- Ohio list Mr. Bluhm for Corporate and M&A.
Fadi V. Nahhas
Mr. Nahhas looks at more than the deal and the risk. He sees the client holistically and can anticipate as well as respond to pressure points. Advising companies, business owners and family-owned enterprises on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, financing, and other significant commercial transactions is part of his core practice. His work spans the manufacturing, automotive, food, telecommunications and service industries, with a particular focus on closely held and middle-market businesses. Best Lawyers in America®, Chambers USA, Legal 500 US Elite- Ohio and The Legal 500 also include Mr. Nahhas in their Corporate and M&A listings.
Breanne M. Rubin
Ms. Rubin enjoys bringing practical and strategic solutions to clients, helping them meet their overall business objectives in a purpose-driven and efficient manner. Her practice focuses on advising companies and business owners in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, venture capital and private placements, commercial transactions, succession planning and corporate governance, with additional experience in health care transactions and regulatory compliance. Additionally, Ms. Rubin serves as chair of the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions and Health Care Law Practice Groups. She is listed in Legal 500 US Elite- Ohio and The Legal 500 for Corporate and M&A.
Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group
Eastman & Smith’s Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group advises businesses, owners and investors on complex transactions, including strategic acquisitions, restructurings, divestitures, private equity investments and joint ventures. The team provides practical strategies to help clients navigate transactions and achieve their long-term objectives.
Congratulations to these three attorneys for this well-deserved recognition of their accomplishments and continued commitment to helping clients achieve their business goals.
