Polsinelli Continues Private Equity Practice Growth with Addition of Jon Beeman in Kansas City
Polsinelli continues to expand its Private Equity Mergers & Acquisitions Practice with the addition of Jon T. Beeman as a shareholder in Kansas City, further strengthening the firm’s capabilities in private equity-backed deals and health care transactions.
Beeman’s arrival builds on the firm’s nationwide growth in its Corporate & Transactional Practices, including the recent additions of Shareholders Patrick P. Degnan in Phoenix, Jonathan D. Salm in Fort Lauderdale, Jonathan K. Kitchen and Daniel E. Cohen in New York and Mark C. Bussey in Denver.
“Beeman adds meaningful depth to our transactional bench at a time of continued demand from private equity sponsors,” said Frank Koranda, chair of Polsinelli’s Private Equity Mergers & Acquisitions Practice. “He brings a practical, business-oriented approach to complex deals and understands how to move transactions forward in a highly regulated environment, particularly for health care providers and physician groups.”
Beeman advises on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and general corporate matters, with a focus on providers, physician groups and other health care organizations. He is particularly experienced in transactions involving medical practices and other provider organizations, where he helps clients navigate regulatory considerations while maintaining deal efficiency.
In addition to his work in health care, Beeman advises clients across a range of industries on private capital raises, strategic acquisitions and dispositions. He works with both emerging companies and established businesses, helping them execute transactions efficiently while aligning legal strategy with broader business objectives.
Beeman added: “Polsinelli’s reputation in the legal industry and tremendous growth in the Private Equity Mergers & Acquisitions Practice are second to none. I am thrilled to be joining this group of incredibly talented and driven attorneys and eager to contribute to the further advancement and development of the practice.”
Beeman earned his J.D. from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law and his B.B.A. from the University of Missouri.
As a leader in middle market M&A transactions, Polsinelli has represented hundreds of private equity funds and portfolio companies in both platform and bolt-on transactions. The firm’s Private Equity Mergers & Acquisitions Practice provides integrated, end-to-end transaction support throughout the lifespan of an investment—from debt and equity financings, recapitalizations and special situations to dispositions and exits. Attorneys across the practice excel at assisting portfolio companies as they mature, including managing issues as they arise and capitalizing on opportunities. The team provides essential day-to-day support and practical commercial advice that investments need, including in regulated and niche industries.