Kathy Ruhland, co-chair of the Faegre Baker Daniels international practice, advises clients on cross-border transactions, including international M&A, restructuring, and joint ventures, in established and emerging markets throughout the world. She splits her time between the firm's Minneapolis and the London offices.
Recognized by third parties for providing superior client service, Kathy advises a number of world-leading corporations. Her recent work includes transactions in the Middle East and Europe, as well as India, Hong Kong, and China.
In addition to her experience with Faegre Baker Daniels, Kathy previously served as in-house counsel for General Mills. She is also a former certified public accountant with Big Four firm experience.
Kathy advises privately and publicly held companies in the following areas:
Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures. Advises companies in various industries in complex cross-border transactions which often involve multiple jurisdictions. Effective in project management, communicating with and directing large teams of lawyers and accountants to assist clients in structuring, negotiating, implementing and closing international transactions.
Joint Ventures and Strategic Alliances. Advises companies in negotiating, structuring, operating and exiting international equity joint venture arrangements, licensing, distribution and manufacturing agreements, collaborative marketing arrangements and other strategic alliances.
Post-Acquisition Integration and Restructurings. Advises companies on post-acquisition restructurings including significant experience in principal/commissionaire structures, complex reorganizations, Canadian amalgamations and other internal restructurings.
Cross-Border Investment. Advises companies regarding the international legal and tax aspects of the establishment of branch and subsidiary operations, setting up manufacturing operations, and managing complex cross-border corporate reorganizations and restructurings worldwide.
International Compliance. Advises U.S. multinationals on compliance issues under U.S. laws affecting cross-border transactions including the Office of Foreign Control Sanctions Programs, anti-boycott legislation and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
Global Tax Planning. Advises companies on international tax matters in connection with international transactions, reorganizations and other international tax planning matters.
International Managing Counsel. Assists companies with management of their international business transactions by identifying international legal and tax issues, selecting local country counsel, managing communications and serving as liaison between clients and various service providers.
Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant, 1986 (currently inactive)
Media Mention
Kathy was recently interviewed and profiled in St. Thomas, a magazine published by the University of St. Thomas. The article "Kathy Smith Ruhland '84 Helps Businesses Go Global" highlights Kathy's international M&A experience and her work on several large international transactions for many of the firm's multinational clients.