Paul Klug’s practice primarily focuses on general corporate law, mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance, securities and private equity. He has experience in the related areas and represents clients in the diverse industries listed next to this summary.
Paul provides assistance in general business planning to companies in all stages of existence, from emerging and growing businesses to companies that are downsizing or preparing to sell, including privately held and public companies. He has structured and closed a large number of business transactions with a variety of deal prices and structures involving privately held and public companies. Paul’s work with closely held and family owned businesses includes succession and exit strategy planning and transactions.
Education
- Saint Louis University (J.D., 1990)
- Saint Louis University Law Journal, Executive Editor; Achievement Certificate, Uniform Commercial Code
- Rockhurst University (B.A., 1987)
- Economics | Political Science
Bar Admission
- Missouri, 1990
Professional Affiliations
- Association for Corporate Growth (ACG)
- Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), Firm Representative
- Firm Representative
- Saint Louis University Institute for Private Business
- Midwest Manufacturing Leaders
- The Entrepreneurship Institute
- St. Louis Sports Commission
- Our Little Haven, Executive Board Member
- Executive Board Member and Corporate Counsel
- American Bar Association
- Tax and Business Law Sections
- Committee on Mergers and Acquisitions
- Corporate Governance Subcommittee
- The Missouri Bar
- Business Law Section
- Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Recognition
- Best M&A Provider by St. Louis Small Business Monthly, 2022
- Named to 2021 St. Louis Top Lawyers list by St. Louis Magazine
- Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® for:
- Corporate Law, 2010-2026
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2010-2026
- AV Rated Martindale Hubbell
- Recognized Practitioner in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Corporate/M&A (St Louis & Surrounds), 2016
- "Top Mergers & Acquisitions Attorney" by St. Louis Small Business Monthly, Fall 2017
- St. Louis Magazine, Best Lawyers "Who's Who, What's What in St. Louis," St. Louis Commerce Magazine
