Jeffrey Haidet
Jeffrey Haidet
Jeffrey Haidet
Biography
Jeff Haidet is a partner in the firm’s Corporate & Finance Transactions Department. Jeff’s corporate law practice focuses on domestic and international commercial transactions, including transaction and financial structuring, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and industry consolidations. He also regularly advises clients on developing strategies to address highly aggressive competitive environments. His extensive experience spans a wide array of industries, including retail and consumer products, health care, travel and hospitality, professional services, manufacturing and technology.
Jeff has served as chief outside legal counsel for several clients, advising on corporate compliance issues and growth strategies. He has also represented law firms and other professional service firms regarding governance matters, succession planning and the acquisition and development of ancillary businesses. In addition to Jeff’s practice, he continues to share his innovative thought leadership perspective through numerous avenues, including forums and publications on law firm evolution, collaborative culture, corporate social responsibility and servant leadership.
Jeff has been recognized by The Legal 500 US for M&A: middle-market and by Best Lawyers in America for Mergers and Acquisition Law and Corporate Law.
Civic Involvement & Honors
- Best Lawyers of America: Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Corporate Law (2024)
- IPSTARS, Notable practitioner (2024/25)
- Most Influential Georgian, James Magazine 2014-2023
- Leadership Excellence Award, 2011, National Diversity Council
- General Counsel, 2004 G-8 Organizing Committee
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Atlanta Bar Association
- Georgia Bar Association
- University of Toledo College of Law, Dean's Advisory Council
- Atlanta Commerce Club, Board of Directors
- First Step Staffing, LA, Board of Directors
- Points of Light Foundation, Board of Directors and General Counsel, Past Member
- Saint Joseph's Mercy Foundation, Board of Directors, Past Member
- Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors, Past Member
- General Counsel, 2004 G-8 Organizing Committee
- Catholic Foundation of N. Georgia, Chair, Board of Directors, Past Member
Admissions
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Georgia, 1985
Education
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University of Toledo, J.D., magna cum laude, 1985
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Miami University, B.A., 1982
Related Practice Areas
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M&A & Corporate Finance
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Corporate
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Healthcare & Life Sciences
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Intellectual Property and Technology Disputes
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Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Regulation, Compliance & Advisory
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