McDonald Hopkins welcomes attorney Vito A. Cali to its Mergers and Acquisitions Practice Group

McDonald Hopkins is pleased to welcome attorney Vito A. Cali to its Business Department and its Mergers and Acquisitions Practice Group. Vito’s practice focuses on a wide range of corporate work and private equity transactions.

He said McDonald Hopkins was his destination firm because of the collaborative culture.

“McDonald Hopkins offers an exceptional opportunity to continue doing sophisticated, high-level work with great clients, while being a part of a team that is invested in each other’s success. From my first conversations here, the culture stood out to me from day one, and after meeting the team, it felt like a natural fit,” Vito noted.

Vito has represented some of the fastest-growing private equity clients in the Midwest, advising on a broad range of complex transactions and general corporate matters. He has led and coordinated high-value mergers and acquisitions from initial due diligence through closing, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment with client objectives. His experience includes drafting, reviewing, and negotiating purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and other key transactional documents, as well as employment agreements, non-compete provisions, intellectual property assignments, trademark licenses, and confidentiality agreements for portfolio companies, senior executives, and technology and biotech clients.

He said he genuinely enjoys his line of work because of the creativity and nuance each day brings.

“Every deal is different, and I value the opportunity to develop thoughtful, creative solutions that address each client’s unique needs,” he said. “I start by understanding my clients’ business goals and then tailor my advice to help them achieve those objectives efficiently and strategically.”

Christal Contini, the Chair of McDonald Hopkins’ Mergers and Acquisitions Practice Group, said Vito is a great fit for the  growing practice.

“We’re excited to have Vito join the M&A team. He brings solid experience in corporate and private equity transactions and a practical approach that fits well with how we serve our clients,” she said.