Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:CFG) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Willamette Management Associates on August 5, 2021. The transaction is expected to close in third quarter. Dieter Schmitz with support from team members Airi Hammalov and Asama Itseumah, Andrew Boling, Kai Kramer, Dieter Schmitz, and Patrick Renckly of Baker McKenzie acted as legal advisors Willamette Management Associates.