Mergers and Acquisitions

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The Right Deal Done Right.

When it comes to navigating the twists and turns of the M&A landscape, having the right partners by your side can make all the difference.

Scale LLP’s sophisticated M&A practice group is composed of a distinguished team of legal professionals specializing in facilitating complex mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, divestitures, joint ventures, and other business combinations.  

Our attorneys have decades of collective experience and a track record of successful deals across a wide range of industries, including software and SaaS, e-commerce and Internet-based businesses, healthcare and life sciences, energy, telecommunications and media, consumer products and manufacturing, professional services, and food and beverage. 

We work closely with companies of all sizes, from startups to multinational corporations, taking the time to understand each client’s unique goals, challenges, and concerns.  Whether they are pursuing growth opportunities, restructuring for operational efficiency, or maximizing shareholder value, we tailor our services to meet their specific needs and objectives.

Recognizing that successful M&A transactions often require expertise across various legal disciplines, our practice group integrates specialists from diverse areas such as corporate law, finance, tax, intellectual property, employment, and real estate. By leveraging the collective knowledge and experience of our multidisciplinary team, we offer comprehensive solutions that address all aspects of our clients' transactional needs.

Our attorneys are committed to delivering exceptional service, responsiveness, and value at every stage of the M&A process, fostering long-term relationships built on trust, integrity, and results.

Team Members:

Partners

Counsel

Associates

Brian Elliott

Josh Banerje

Channah Rose

Dori Karjian

Tyler Hayden

Doug Mitchell

Chuck Kraus

Justin McAneny

Kristen Smith Dayley

Scott Wiegand

Steven Forbes

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