Private Equity

Many of our attorneys trained at premier private equity practices within major international law firms before joining Shartsis Friese. That background gives us deep familiarity with sophisticated deal structures, market norms and negotiation dynamics. What differentiates us is how we deliver that experience: leaner teams, partner-level attention, and continuity within deal teams that builds institutional knowledge.

We typically staff each transaction with one partner and one associate, ensuring that senior attorneys stay directly involved from term sheet through closing. When deals require specialized expertise, such as financing, tax, IP, employment or executive compensation matters, we draw in focused support from other practice areas within and outside the firm. This approach keeps the team efficient, cohesive and responsive to the client’s needs.

We integrate closely with portfolio company management and in-house teams. Our lawyers understand that operational timelines, diligence requests and integration planning often move in parallel. We tailor our communication and work product to fit how portfolio companies actually operate, helping them move quickly and execute cleanly without unnecessary process drag.

Yes. We advise on leveraged buyouts, including fund structuring, financing coordination and closing execution. Our team manages the full range of transaction elements, from debt-financing documentation and intercreditor issues to equity rollover and governance mechanics, ensuring the deal is properly structured and executed from both sponsor and company perspectives.

We provide direct access to senior lawyers who are highly accomplished in the private equity market, but without the layers or overhead of a large firm. Our model allows us to focus on business issues and maintain continuity across a client’s full deal lifecycle. Many clients tell us we feel like an extension of their internal deal team — pragmatic, focused and accessible.