Taylor C. Dieckman

Taylor Dieckman guides business leaders and investors through mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions. A Shareholder in Koley Jessen’s Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions practices, he helps clients structure, negotiate, and close deals that drive growth and long-term value.

Taylor advises strategic acquirers, private equity firms, and closely held businesses on both buy- and sell-side transactions across industries such as manufacturing, automotive, food and beverage, construction and technology. Known for his calm, practical approach, he helps clients navigate complex deal dynamics, anticipate challenges, and achieve efficient outcomes that align with their business objectives.

Beyond M&A, Taylor serves as outside counsel to privately held enterprises and portfolio companies, advising on governance matters, succession planning, reorganizations and other strategic initiatives. His experience gives clients the confidence to make sound decisions and manage transitions effectively.

Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America^® for Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, and Business Organizations, Taylor is valued for his collaborative style and clear communication throughout every stage of a transaction. Whether advising on a company sale or structuring a new venture, he brings steady insight and business-minded judgment to every engagement.

Representative Matters

• Richardson (US) Holdings in connection with the purchase of Agricore United Holdings, Inc.
• Nolan Capital in connection with the sale of Water Engineering to Kemira Oyj
• Sale of All Star Striping to Road Safe Traffic Systems
• No Man’s Land Foods in connection with its sale to Bansk Group
• Perfection Pet Foods in its sale to Post Holdings (NYSE: POST)
• OrthoNebraska in private equity investment transaction with InTandem Capital Partners
• Franchise FastLane in connection with its partnership with Southfield Capital
• Juanita Collision Center in connection with its sale of assets to Crash Champions
• Mills Body Shop in connection with its sale of assets to CollisionRight
• Chardon Square Auto Body in connection with its sale of assets to CollisionRight
• Colorado Auto Body in connection with its sale of assets to Classic Collision
• Veridian Limited in connection with its sale to Lakeland Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAKE)
• Ziyad Brothers in connection with its sale to Peak Rock Capital
• Richardson International Limited in connection with its acquisition of Italgrani USA Inc.
• Truck Center Companies in connection with its acquisition of the assets of Harrison Truck Centers
• Pillen Family Farms in connection with its purchase of 16,000 sows and associated nursery and finishing farms from The Maschhoffs
• Richardson Oilseed Products (US) Limited in connection with its acquisition of the Wesson cooking oil business from ConAgra Foods Packaged Foods, LLC (NYSE: CAG)
• Tecumseh Farms LLC in connection with its sale of Tecumseh Poultry LLC (Smart Chicken) to Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN)
• Water Engineering, Inc. in connection with its separate acquisitions of: 
  • Gotham Refining Chemical Corp. 
  • Scientific Boiler Water Conditioning Co., Inc. 
  • WET Solutions, Inc. 
  • Earthwise Environmental, Inc. 
  • Delta Chemical Corp. 
  • American Water Treatment, Inc. 
  • Chem Pro Laboratory, Inc. 

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News

Honors & Awards

The Best Lawyers in America^®, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2020-2026
Omaha Magazine Top Lawyers of Omaha, Business Law, 2021
The M&A Advisor “Emerging Leader”, 2019

Community & Professional

Nebraska State Bar Association
Knights of Aksarben, Floor Committee
St. Vincent de Paul School, Advisory Board
Special Olympics Nebraska, Former Board of Directors and Chairman
CUES Fund, Board of Directors, 2018 Corporate Drive Co-Chairman, 2014 Corporate Drive Chairman
Leadership Omaha Class 39