Taft Cleveland attorneys Josh Bass and Ashley Hummel were recognized as Smart Business 2024 Dealmakers “Rising Stars.”

The Smart Business Dealmakers Rising Stars program recognizes up-and-coming dealmaking professionals engaged in a wide range of M&A activities. To view the full issue, visit here.

Bass’ practice primarily involves advising private equity firms, public and private companies, and real estate sponsors in connection with structuring and negotiating complex business transactions, including domestic and international mergers and acquisitions, business formations, joint ventures, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, and other general corporate matters.

Hummel focuses her practice on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and venture capital transactions. She also collaborates with businesses of all sizes on corporate organization, governance, and general corporate matters.