Kent D. Wittrock
Kent D. Wittrock
Kent D. Wittrock
Biography
Kent Wittrock has spent more than 17 years partnering with his clients on their most strategic matters, having closed well over $2 billion of middle-market merger and acquisition transactions. Clients have recognized Kent for his quality legal advice, industry knowledge, strategic thinking, responsiveness, collaboration, tailored fee structures, use of technology, loyalty and ethics. Today, he serves as lead deal counsel closing transactions in a wide range of industries including agribusiness and food, manufacturing, distribution, business services and health care, and regularly acts as outside general counsel to mid-sized companies on contractual and general business matters.
Civic Involvement & Honors
- Ingram’s 40 Under Forty, 2017
- Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers "Rising Stars" 2010
- Missouri Up & Coming Lawyers, 2010
- Chambers USA, Corporate/M&A (2023)
- Legal 500, M&A, 2020
- Recruiting Committee
Admissions
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Kansas, 2006
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Missouri, 2005
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City, J.D., summa cum laude, 2005
University of Iowa, B.B.A., with highest distinction, 2002
Related Capabilities
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M&A & Corporate Finance
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Corporate
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Infrastructure
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Energy Transition
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Agribusiness
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Food & Beverage
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Restaurants, Pubs & Clubs
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Healthcare & Life Sciences
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Financial Institutions
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Strategic Alternatives & Corporate Reorganization
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AdTech
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PropTech
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Food & Agribusiness
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Private Equity
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