Bridget L. Welter

Bridget regularly advises private equity funds and their portfolio companies on acquisitions, divestitures and other strategic transactions.

She leads transaction execution, drafts and negotiates key deal documents, manages legal due diligence, and provides practical, business-focused counsel to help clients navigate risk and achieve their strategic objectives. She oversees and synthesizes legal diligence, identifies material issues and opportunities, and provides practical, business-focused recommendations that help clients make informed decisions and achieve their transaction objectives. Through her collaborative and solutions-oriented approach, Bridget serves as a trusted advisor to clients on critical strategic and transactional matters.

• Represented purchaser of a $410M designer and manufacturer of devices used in space and military applications.
• Represented ophthalmic surgical products business in $350M sale to a private equity fund.
• Represented purchaser in $65M acquisition of a specialty home products business.
• Represented an engineering firm in a $60M acquisition of a multi-discipline consulting and engineering firm involving domestic and OUS entities.
• Represented purchaser in acquisition of a keyless remote business for approximately $50M
• Represented purchaser of a $37M provider of commercial kitchen refrigerating services.
• Represented purchaser of a $34.5M residential garbage disposer business.
• Represented purchaser of a $22M industrial automation solutions business.
• Represented purchaser of a $22M contract manufacturing laboratory specializing in the contract development and manufacturing organization market.
• Represented portfolio company in two add-on acquisitions of specialty food businesses totaling over $33M.

Education

• University of St. Thomas School of Law, J.D., 2019, cum laude
• University of Minnesota, B.S., 2016

Admissions

• Minnesota, 2019
• U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, 2020

• Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch^® in America, Minneapolis, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2026-2027

Professional Activities

• University of St. Thomas Journal of Law and Public Policy, Symposium Director, 2018-2019; Associate Editor, 2017-2018
• Elder Law and Guardianship Alternatives Clinic, Certified Student Attorney, 2017

Community

• LegalCORPS, Volunteer, 2016-present
• Minnesota Justice Foundation, Board of Directors, 2020-present