Atty. Saul E. Rudo

Atty. Saul E. Rudo

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.

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Profile Summary

About Saul E. Rudo at a glance

Saul E. Rudo is a tax and m&a attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Katten. Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Saul E. Rudo's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Saul E. Rudo handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Saul E. Rudo is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Saul E. Rudo

Where is Saul E. Rudo's law office located?
Saul E. Rudo's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Katten. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Saul E. Rudo handle?
Saul E. Rudo focuses on tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
Where did Saul E. Rudo go to law school?
Saul E. Rudo earned their education at (J.D., 1983).
How can I contact Saul E. Rudo for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Saul E. Rudo received?
Saul E. Rudo's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law.

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1983

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
- 2026

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