John A. Millspaugh

John Millspaugh is a partner at Bose McKinney & Evans and chair of the Business Services Group. His practice is focused on complex transactional matters such as mergers and acquisitions; venture capital, private equity, debt and other financing transactions; joint ventures and strategic alliances; product development and supply agreements; antitrust matters; and other general corporate and contract matters for national and international corporations. He regularly advises entrepreneurial businesses from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, private equity and venture capital firms large and small, individual entrepreneurs, and other business endeavors.

John also has experience representing clients in federal regulatory matters before the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Commerce. He has significant experience in domestic and cross-border deals, and is skilled in structuring transactions, supervising deal teams, drafting agreements and negotiating effectively while maintaining collegiality. He has assisted clients with women-owned and minority-owned businesses (MBE/WBEs) certifications, as well as Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) certification.

Honors / Awards

Best Lawyers Indianapolis Lawyer of the Year (Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2021 and 2026), (Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, 2022 and 2024) and (Venture Capital Law, 2020); The Best Lawyers in America 2007-2026 (Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, 2007-2026), (Venture Capital Law, 2007-2026), (Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2013-2026), (Corporate Law, 2013-2026) and (Private Funds/Hedge Funds Law, 2016-2026); Indiana Super Lawyers (Mergers and Acquisitions, 2011-2020); Chambers USA (Corporate/M&A-Indiana, 2016-2020 and 2025); AV Peer Review rated by Martindale-Hubbell

Appearances / Publications

Author: 'High-Tech Acquisitions, Merger Raise Concerns,' ( Indiana Lawyer, 2001); 'Invention and Nondisclosure Agreements: Protecting Business Information and Workplace Innovation,' ( Smart Business Indianapolis, 2004); ' The JOBS Act - Big Changes for Capital Formation and Public Company Reporting Compliance; ' 'Confidentiality Agreements Between Competitors and Proof that Purpose Provisions Actually Work,' ( Indiana Manufacturers Association Executive Memo, 2013).