Saul E. Rudo

Saul E. Rudo

Chicago, IL recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010
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101 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Mergers and Acquisitions Law Tax Law

Biography

When middle-market businesses or PE firms structure mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, spinoffs and management compensation agreements, their leaders call Saul Rudo. While Saul leads teams to efficiently and effectively get to closings, he focuses on the future as much as the present, designing deals that keep his clients in optimal after-tax positions for years to come.

As the lead attorney on his matters, Saul offers his clients direct access to his structuring and "market" advice, without engaging in a game of "telephone" through layers of attorneys. Given his vast experience in the field, Saul delivers suggestions that are practical and "market" in nature, and that solve issues efficiently for all parties. As a result, his deals advance steadily toward closing.Saul represents middle-market private equity firms, family offices and closely held businesses typically of up to $1 billion in value. In addition to his extensive M&A work, Saul advises on the business structuring and tax implications of venture capital and start-up transactions, management compensation arrangements and fund formations.

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101 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1983
  • Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1983

Client Testimonials

Saul Rudo has knowledge of tax structuring and complex transactions without the assistance of many peers. He is an excellent listener and practical problem solver.

Saul Rudo has knowledge of tax structuring and complex transactions without the assistance of many peers. He is an excellent listener and practical problem solver.

Saul is a lawyer's lawyer who has always provided well thought-out, objective advice, no matter the issue whether it helps your position or hurts your position. I would recommend him without any hesitation and would trust him on the most important issues affecting my business and my personal life.

Bret Maxwell (MK Capital)

Saul is extremely creative and thinks outside the box. He is extremely responsive and delivers timely advice.

Gal Nir (Educate, Inc.)

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Tax Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Corporate Law
  • Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law

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