Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that partner Randy Bridgeman was a recent finalist for the “Food & Beverage Dealmaker of the Year” category in The Deal Awards Middle Market, which recognizes leaders and innovators in the world of dealmaking. Over the past several months,The Deal received hundreds of submissions, nominating individuals and firms across dozens of categories and sectors. The awards covered deals involving at least one U.S. party that clocked in at under $500 million.

Randy Bridgeman, co-chair of the firm’s Corporate & Securities practice, recently led a series of cross-border, co-manufacturing joint ventures for a global food manufacturer as well as the sale of a family-owned business specializing in the production of caramel color for beverages. Known for immersing himself in his clients’ businesses and industries, Randy has extensive experience representing companies with domestic and overseas operations in the food and beverage sector.

The Deal is an intelligence service that provides actionable information on deals and dealmakers, offering over 100,000 users the unique opportunity to identify potential deals and target dealmakers to accelerate revenue generation. The Deal  Awards Middle Market recognizes the leading lawyers, bankers, investors and advisers in middle-market transactions.

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