Over 40 years of experience in M&A and business transactions. Unique practice combines representation of private equity firms, entrepreneurs and technology startups and scale-ups. Known for negotiating pragmatic solutions to commercial and transactional issues and full-spectrum business development advice.
Kevin Cudney is adept at negotiating commercial and financing transactions of all kinds, whether it’s a high-value acquisition, formation of an investment fund or structuring a complex securities offering.
He is a sought-after advisor in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, securities and other matters. An outstanding communicator, he works closely with clients as their trusted advisor to develop the strategy and deal structure for their transactions, connecting key players to facilitate productive negotiations and successful outcomes. Kevin has special expertise in assisting sellers of family-owned and other closely held businesses. A quick study on new industries and business subtleties, Kevin also works with technology startups and scale-ups through the entire business lifecycle.
His experience includes representing public and private companies, entrepreneurs, investment funds and transactional intermediaries. He has counseled clients through acquisitions, structured financings, strategic investments, venture capital formation and funding, securities offerings and leveraged buyouts.
A long-time major participant in a number of technology and life sciences incubators, Kevin frequently speaks to entrepreneurs, start-up and scale-up businesses on capital formation, strategic alliances and commercial development issues.
He is a former chair of our Corporate and Business Department.