Corporate & M&A in United States

Greenberg Glusker LLP

Andrew Apfelberg is a greatly experienced attorney at Greenberg Glusker LLP dealing with high value corporate and M&A matters including for high net-worth family offices, leading branded consumer projects, and the manufacturing and distribution industries. Apfelberg is particularly recognised for his work on complex and multi-faceted transactions, such as with the representation of Formation Nation Inc in its $92m acquisition.

Principaux clients

Formation Nation


First Medical Experts, Inc.


Central Valley Meat Company, Inc


Ironman 4×4 USA


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Formation Nation, Inc. in its $92 million acquisition by online legal services leader LegalZoom inc, completing within 30 days of signing the letter of intent.

Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP

Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLPMatthew Ertman has a strong and versatile practice of M&A, notably within entertainment, hospitality, and food and beverages. With strengths working cross-border and in high-stake conditions, Ertman has notably recently facilitated a $150m sale of controlling interest to a Middle East wealth fund and in the acquisition of two major franchise portfolios for Eyas Capital.

Principaux clients

The h.wood Group


Revitate LLC / RAJ Capital


Eyas Capital


Asahi Beverages


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented The h.wood group in the over 8-month long $150 million sale of controlling interest in the company, to a Middle East sovereign wealth fund.
  • Served as lead counsel for Revitate / RAJ Capital, structured, prepared all of the equity related documents and assisted with the obtaining necessary approvals from the WNBA, for the platform to acquire a new WNBA franchise located in Sacramento.
     
  • Represented Eyas Capital, a private investment firm focusing on the acquisition and operations of quick-service restaurant platform, in their recent acquisition of 2 major franchise portfolios.

Fogel & Potamianos LLP

Jerome Fogel is the co-founder of Fogel & Potamianos LLP, and his practice focuses on finance, M&A, and private equity work for lower middle market companies. Fogel’s M&A clients include tech and big data companies, with his mandates often involving multi-jurisdictional work and complex corporate transactions.

Buchalter

Harumi Hata is a shareholder and member of the corporate department at Buchalter . Working with Buchalter’s international presence, Hata represents multinational companies in M&A work across the US, Europe and Asia, with a notable focus on Japan-facing work, with growing cross-border work in the real estate, hospitality, and entertainment spaces.

Buchalter

Peggy Hosking advises on M&A and real-estate transactions at Buchalter. Hosking’s clients span across the industrial and agricultural sectors, supporting businesses from startup through to sale or generational transfer.

Glaser Weil Fink Howard Jordan & Shapiro LLP

Marc Indeglia is a co-chair of the corporate department at Glaser Weil Fink Howard Jordan & Shapiro LLP with a specialisation in capital markets, small-cap and micro-cap public company transactions. Due to work in the healthcare and biotech industries, Indeglia offers cross-border expertise and deep regulatory understanding to complex transactions, with clients in field such as fertility, cancer drug development, and medical devices.

Principaux clients

INVO Fertility


Alumni Capital Management


SC Fuels


Pilot Travel Centers LLC


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented (as INVO Bioscience, Inc.) in its definitive all-stock merger agreement with NAYA Biosciences Inc., acquiring 100% of the outstanding equity interests.
  • Regular representation of Alumni Capital Management in the equity financings of various public and private companies, including the recent $61.2 million equity fiancing of VCI Global Limited (VCIG).
  • Representation of SC Fuels in its sale of branded fuel distribution division to premier Western and Central U.S. fuel supplier Boyett Petroleum.

Glaser Weil Fink Howard Jordan & Shapiro LLP

Corporate department co-chair at Glaser Weil Fink Howard Jordan & Shapiro LLP , Matthew Jann has diversified M&A experience across many industries including manufacturing, software, and oil and gas services. Jann’s practice often includes high-value and high-stakes cases, functioning under the complexities of foreign government frameworks and tariffs.

Principaux clients

Crown Technical Systems


Fringe Studios / Punch Studios


SKB Cases, LLC


P-Value Group of Companies


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Crown Technical Systems and its affiliated entities in their $325 million all-cash sale to FLEX, a global leader in manufacturing and supply chain solutions, working directly to negotiate all transaction documents and effectuate each step.
  • Represented SKB Cases, LLC in connection with its investment by private equity firm MPE Partners.
  • Served as M&A counsel to p-value Group of Companies in its sale to Publicis Health, a publicly traded French multinational advertising and public relations company.

Duane Morris LLP

Robert Kadlec is a seasoned advisor at Duane Morris LLP  to client equity funds and businesses in an array of industries handling M&A, corporate financing transactions and issues relating to corporate governance matters. Kadlec is notably active in the real-estate sector advising Hamilton Zanze in a joint venture with New York Life Real Estate Partners in their acquisition of two apartment communities in Reno, NV. Kadlec has also advised clients in tech-related industries, such as financial services, renewable energy and aerospace.

Principaux clients

Hamilton Zanze


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Hamilton Zanze as lead attorney, in a joint venture with New York Real Estate Partners to acquire two new apartment communities in Reno, NV.

Glaser Weil Fink Howard Jordan & Shapiro LLP

Chris Manderson at Glaser Weil Fink Howard Jordan & Shapiro LLP advises both public and private companies on a number of complex corporate matters, including mergers & acquisitions, venture capital, private equity and tax-efficient structures. Manderson’s client base spans a wide range of sectors consisting of notable clients in the tech, environmental services, biotech, and agricultural spaces.

Greenberg Glusker LLP

Eric Perlmutter-Gumbiner of Greenberg Glusker LLP is a seasoned corporate attorney with dedication at the intersection of digital media, with great practice and impressive client list across entertainment, consumer brands, and digital media, including the representation of large talent management companies, popularised music artists, and well-recognised brands.

Principaux clients

Warner Music Group


Momofuku


Underscore Talent


Barstool Sports


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented leading content creator management agency, Long Haul Management, during its purchase by Wasserman.

Duane Morris LLP

Justin Santarosa from Duane Morris LLP represents clients nationally in all areas of corporate law, with an emphasis on M&A and securities. Santorosa’s advisory experience relates to both public and private companies at different stages of their life cycle spanning a variety of industries. Santorosa represented Illicit Gardens on their acquisition of a cannabis operator, represented Partner Companies LLC in connection with an acquisition of a new operating company with international subsidiaries, and also represented SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ: SPWR) on its $165m acquisition of Blue Raven Solar.

Principaux clients

Illicit Gardens


Partner Companies


Sunpower Coporation


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Illicit Gardens in its $34 million acquisition of cannabis operator Harmony Foundation out of receivership.
  • Represented the Partner Companies LLC in connection with the $70 million acquisition of a new operating company with subsidiaries in China, Barbados, and the United Kingdom.
  • Represented SunPower Corporation (Nasdaq: SPWR) in a $165 million acquisition of Blue Raven Solar, and a 35 percent stake in Albatross Software LLC, the owner of internally developed scheduling and tracking software used by Blue Raven.

Greenberg Glusker LLP

Richard Sweet of Greenberg Glusker LLP has build an extensive practice, particularly in the manufacturing and automotive field. Working across both the transactional and regulatory matters, Sweet works with many strategic buyers through M&A, private equity and public company acquisitions. He chairs the firm's corporate department.

Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth

Tom Waldman at Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth has a strong focus on private equity transactions. Advising on matters involving government contracts and regulatory considerations, including internationally, Waldman has strong experience operating within sophisticated and complex frameworks.

Principaux clients

Atar Capital


Gallant Capital Partners


Snow Peak Capital


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Solero Technologies, a portfolio company of Atar Capital, in an €65 million carve out acquisition of the automotive business Kendrion N.V, including both domestic and international facilities, as well as patents and other IP.
  • Represented an affiliate of Gallant Capital Partners, in the acquisition of the government services business Navient Corporation in a carve out transaction involving 5 companies, and 1,200 employees.

Buchalter

Buchalter's corporate practice chair, Jeremy Weitz has extensive experience handling M&A cases, dealing with transactions that require complex deal structuring and negotiations which greatly benefit from his knowledge of multiple practice areas and subject matters. Weitz has recently led on cases such as the $150m investment and sale of Uscreen, a leading video monetization platform, and $65m investment package for Taos Footwear.

Principaux clients

Taos Footwear


Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI)


Bloom Nutrition


Radiant Services


Uscreen


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Taos Footwear in its investment by Prospect Capital, with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach that preserved the company’s long-term strategic interests and ensured efficient closing.
  • Represented Uscreen in its $150 million investment and sale to PSG Equity, which involved complex deal structuring and negotiations to align company goals, protect long term visions, and advocate for business interests.