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Keith H. Berk Partner
  • D 312.606.3205 | Cell 312.515.3205
kberk@hmblaw.com
Keith H. Berk
"I structure solutions that align parties' interests to create durable relationships. "

Keith is a senior partner in HMB’s Business and Finance group. He represents larger sized closely-held businesses and their owners in mergers and acquisitions and as outside general counsel.

Keith is well-known as a facilitator for middle-market “deals,” implementing a wide range of tax-advantaged capital structures, shareholder and family-ownership structures and private-equity structures to enhance growth and to provide exit strategies.

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As outside general counsel, Keith advises on strategies that help businesses attract and retain key management, minimize risk and maximize opportunities for long-term growth. Keith has also assisted numerous family owned businesses with generational succession planning and creative family dispute resolutions.

A Business Approach to Complex Problems

Keith emphasizes a business approach to the practice of law. Clients value him as a trusted advisor who offers practical solutions to complex issues.

Education

  • University of Illinois, J.D.
  • University of Illinois, B.S. with high honors

Licenses

  • Certified Public Accountant, Illinois

Admissions

  • Illinois

Honors

  • Best Lawyers in America, 2024
  • Leading Lawyers, 2023
  • Board Room Magazine, 2017 Distinguished President of the Year

Professional Memberships

  • YPO Gold Chicago, Board of Directors
  • GPF Foundation, Board of Directors and Vice President
  • Northmoor Education Foundation, Board of Directors
  • University of Illinois Gies School of Business, Board of Advisors

Publications

Events

News

  • Attorneys in Action: Keith H. Berk and John R. Wiktor Give Back with Northmoor Education FoundationFebruary 21, 2024

    Northmoor Education Foundation awarded $90,000 of college scholarships to 15 outstanding Northmoor employees. The Northmoor Education Foundation (NEF) was founded in 2018 to assist Northmoor Country Club employees, caddies and their children who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs. Scholarships are offered each year for full-time or part-time study at accredited institutions of the student’s…

  • HMB Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® in America 2024August 17, 2023

    HMB is proud to have 16 attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers in the 2024 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Congratulations to our attorneys!

  • Congratulations to HMB Attorneys Named to 2023 Leading LawyersFebruary 21, 2023

    Congratulations to Jeralyn H. Baran, Keith H. Berk, Aaron L.Hammer, Jeffrey H. Hechtman, James L. Jerue and Jeffrey A. Zaluda for being named 2023 Leading Lawyers! Only lawyers who are most often recommended by their peers and later approved by the Leading Lawyers Advisory Board are selected.

  • HMB Announced as Winner of the 16th Annual Turnaround Awards: Out-of-Court Restructuring Deal of the YearJune 1, 2022

    HMB is the recipient of The M&A Advisor Turnaround Award for Out-of-Court Restructuring Deal of the Year. HMB was recognized for its representation of Europa Sports Products, LLC (“Europa”) in its successful sale to Europa Sports Partners, LLC (“ESP”). Congratulations to: Aaron L. Hammer, Keith Berk, Nathan E. Delman, Dan Wen, Casey E. Rivard and Elise Anderson.

Education
  • University of Illinois, J.D.
  • University of Illinois, B.S. with high honors
Admissions
  • Illinois
Licenses
  • Certified Public Accountant, Illinois
500 West Madison Suite 3700
Chicago IL 60661

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