Helmut E. Brugman

Helmut Brugman combines deep transactional knowledge with a practical business mindset, working with private equity sponsors, strategic acquirers, and closely held companies on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and recapitalizations. He helps clients approach each deal with clarity, efficiency, and a firm understanding of what will drive long-term value for their organization.

As a member of Koley Jessen’s Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity practice groups, Helmut represents clients on both the buy-side and sell-side, guiding them through the full life cycle of a transaction—from initial structure and letter of intent through closing and post-closing execution. His work spans a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, technology, food, and business services, reflecting the diverse middle-market landscape in which his clients operate.

In addition to his deal work, Helmut serves as outside general counsel to operating companies, providing timely, practical advice on ongoing legal and business issues. He assists management teams with corporate governance, commercial contracts, and strategic decision-making, ensuring they have access to responsive counsel that supports day-to-day operations as well as long-term growth.

Helmut’s practice increasingly includes cross-border transactions, where he helps U.S. and international clients navigate multi-jurisdictional considerations and manage the added complexity of global dealmaking. This experience enhances his ability to identify risk, streamline timelines, and coordinate effectively across teams and countries.

Prior to joining Koley Jessen, Helmut worked at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, gaining exposure to financial markets, regulatory frameworks, and the broader economic forces that shape corporate strategy.

Representative Matters

• Clearview Capital and its portfolio companies in the following transactions:
  • Upswell, LLC in its acquisition of Taradel
  • Investment in Loss Prevention Services, LLC
  • Upswell, LLC in its acquisition of Digital Print Marketing, Inc.
  • Next Net Media in its acquisition of LinkBuilder.io
  • Investment in Capitol Services
  • Investment in Infinity Worlds, Belmont Partners and Portu-Sunberg
    Marketing
  • Next Net Media in its acquisition of Authority Builders
  • Next Net Media in its acquisition of Copymatic
  • Investment in Next Net Media LLC
  • Wilson Orchard & Vineyard Supply, LLC in its acquisition of Valley Vineyard & Orchard Supply, Inc.
  • Mudlick Mail, LLC in its acquisition of Muscle Up Marketing, LLC
  • Investment in Mudlick Mail, LLC
  • Sale of QC Supply, LLC to Charlesbank Capital Partners
• JLL Partners and its portfolio companies in the following transactions:
  • Investment in Micro Quality Calibration 
  • Repario in its acquisition of Modus eDiscovery 
  • Investment in TERIS-Phoenix and TERIS-NYC
  • Investment in Meta-e Discovery
  • Investment in Elijah, LLC
  • Modus Create, LLC in its acquisition of Clarisoft
  • Modus Create, LLC in its acquisition of Promptworks
  • Modus Create, LLC in its acquisition of Atlas Authority
  • Xact Data Discovery in multiple acquisitions
• M-One Capital and its portfolio companies in the following transactions:
  • Investment in Spreetail
  • Investment in BiggerPockets
  • Investment in Quantum Workplace
  • Investment in Scooter’s Coffee
  • Sale of H-Card d.b.a. HAP-X to Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX)
  • Investment in United Country Real Estate, LLC
  • Sale of Benaissance, LLC to WEX Inc. (NYSE: WEX)
  • Investment in DSCI, LLC
  • Investment in Environmental Planning Group, LLC
• JBT Marel Corporation (NYSE: JBTM) in the following transactions:
  • Acquisition of Alco-food-machines
  • Acquisition of Urtasun Tecnología Alimentaria, S.L.
  • Acquisition of Prevenio
  • Acquisition of Proseal uk Limited
  • Acquisition of Prime Equipment Group
  • Acquisition of Lektro, Inc.
  • Acquisition of Schröder Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG
  • Acquisition of PLF International Limited
  • Acquisition of Aircraft Maintenance Support Services, Ltd.
  • Acquisition of Avure Technologies, Inc.
  • Acquisition of Cooling & Applied Technology, Inc.
  • Acquisition of A&B Process Systems Corp.
  • Acquisition of Wolf-tec, Inc.
• Viessmann in the following transactions:
  • Acquisition of KPS Global LLC
  • Acquisition of BMIL Technologies, LLC
• Mosaic in the following transactions:
  • Acquisition of Momentum
  • Acquisition of Prileo Home Care
  • Acquisition of Behavioral Technologies, Corp.
  • Acquisition of Vantage Group, Inc.
  • Acquisition of Living Innovations Support Services, LLC
  • Sale of Texas Operations
• Tenex Capital Management in the following transactions:
  • Acquisition of Orbus Exhibit & Display Group
  • Acquisition of Unirac, Inc.
• Sale of Ingredients Solutions Inc. to Tilley Company
• Sale of General Fire & Safety Equipment Company of Lincoln to Summit
  Fire Protection
• Sale of Burton AC Heating Plumbing to ShoreView
• Sale of Premier Waste Solutions, Springs Waste Systems and Mountain View Waste Systems to Waste Connections (NYSE: WCN)
• Red Giant Oil Company in its sale to HollyFrontier Corporation (NYSE: HFC)
• QC Supply, LLC in multiple acquisitions
• Electronic Design & Manufacturing in its sale to Pivot International
• Affiliated Foods Midwest Cooperative, Inc. in its sale to Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
• Cabela’s Incorporated in its sale of Cabela’s Outdoor Adventures, Inc.
• Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV) in the following transactions:
  • Sale of Heil Trailer International to American Industrial Partners
  • Environmental Solutions Group’s acquisition of the Curotto-Can, Inc.
•  Sergeant’s Pet Care Products, Inc. in its sale to Perrigo, Inc.
•  Healthy Food Ingredients, LLC in the following transactions:
  • Acquisition of Suntava, Inc.
  • Acquisition of Hesco LLC
  • Recapitalization of SK Food International

Publications

News

Community & Professional

Nebraska and Omaha Bar Associations
Omaha Children’s Museum, Board of Directors
Saint Margaret Mary Church, Finance Committee Member
Project Harmony Service League, Former Board of Directors