Gregg Eisenberg has served as Benesch’s Managing Partner since 2015, leading with vision, energy and a relentless focus on people. Under his leadership, Benesch has achieved extraordinary growth, opening offices in Chicago, San Francisco and New York, and advancing 68 places on the Am Law 200 list, where the firm is currently ranked #127.
A trusted advisor to public and private companies, Gregg maintains an active corporate practice focused on mergers and acquisitions and debt and equity financings. He counsels clients across all stages of growth, from early-stage planning to private equity investments to exit strategies. Gregg frequently represents clients abroad in their international expansion efforts and works with clients on complex international joint venture, supply chain and distribution agreements, as well as complex mergers and acquisitions. He is known for his ability to see the whole field and help clients make the right strategic move at the right time.
As a leader, Gregg is as committed to culture as he is to performance. He is widely regarded for his ability to build trust, rally teams and foster an environment where people are inspired to grow. He has been described by clients and colleagues as a “quarterback,” a connector, a culture-shaper and a friend--someone who makes time for people and leads with both heart and purpose.
Among his many accolades, Gregg was named a finalist for the 2024 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® East Central Award by Ernst & Young LLP and recognized as a Most Loved CEO by the Best Practice Institute. He was named a BTI Client Service All-Star in 2021 and has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018 in Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, and Securities / Capital Markets Law. In 2010, Gregg was honored with the M&A Advisor’s 40 Under 40 Award, recognizing the top emerging M&A professionals nationwide.
Gregg is frequently asked to serve as a member of the board of directors of his clients and currently serves or has served on the boards of multiple private companies, including Leaf Home Solutions, Kaulig Capital, MediQuant, RevAir, Alliance Staffing Solutions and Lighthouse Insurance Group.
Representative Experience
- Representation of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR) in its acquisition of Minnesota Rubber and Plastics, a manufacturer of highly engineered rubber and plastics solutions to global customers, from Norwest Equity Partners.
- Representation of Gridiron Capital, LLC in its initial platform acquisition of a provider of strategic impulse, in-line and check stand, merchandising products and solutions to retailers.
- Representation of Gridiron Capital, LLC in the sale of Ramsey Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of service cranes, industrial and commercial winches and planetary gear drives.
- Representation of Gridiron Capital, LLC in its acquisition of Jacent Strategic Merchandising, the leading supplier and service provider of impulse merchandising solutions to the grocery, mass, drug and e-commerce retail channels, from Lariat Partners.
- Represented Gridiron Capital Partners in its acquisition of Remington Products Company, a leading specialty designer and manufacturer of branded and private label orthotic solutions, including foot beds/insoles, foot care products, orthopedic braces, sports supports and safety/ergonomic products. The target company was 100% owned by the Remington Products Company Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust, making for a complex structure.
- Representation of Millpond Equity Partners, LLC in the acquisition of Futuri Media.
- Representation of CapitalWorks in its acquisition of GEM City Engineering Co.
- Representation of CapitalWorks in the acquisition of Chemtron Corporation.
- Represented Gridiron Capital LLC in its acquisition of a controlling stake of Rough Country, a provider of branded off-road suspension products and accessories.
- Representation of LeafFilter, a provider of gutter guards for homeowners in North America, in its sale to Gridiron Capital, LLC.
- Represented Capitalworks, a private equity fund, in connection with its acquisition of Magna-Tech Manufacturing.
