BakerHostetler’s middle-market M&A expertise extends to various sectors, such as TMT, automotive, and e-commerce. With growing activity in cross-border deals, the group is adept at representing private equity firms and corporations in joint ventures, de-SPAC transactions, and foreign inbound transactions into the US. The practice is jointly led by New York-based Steven Goldberg, who is proficient in strategic investments and transactional and securities matters, and Los Angeles lawyer Will Chuchawat, who handles venture capital and private equity funds. In Cleveland, John Allotta’s scope of work covers commercial financing transactions and advising private equity clients on major portfolio acquisitions in the aerospace and healthcare industries. Also in New York is Matthew Gases, who is well-versed in advising international corporations on high-value acquisitions.
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Key clients

  • BARH Dunmore, LLC
  • Blue Point Capital Partners
  • CBIZ, Inc.
  • Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
  • The E.W. Scripps Company
  • Motul S.A.
  • RHG Hospitality
  • TMX Finance
  • Toyota Battery Manufacturing, Inc.
  • TransDigm Group Inc.

Work highlights

  • Acting as primary transaction counsel to TransDigm Group Inc in multiple transactions, including its $1.385bn acquisition of Communications & Power Industries’ Electron Device Business.
  • Advised Motul SA in its acquisition of Chem Arrow Corporation and its subsidiary companies located in the UK and Canada.
  • Represented CBIZ Inc in its acquisition of the non-attest business of Marcum for $2.3bn.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Steven Goldberg 

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Matthew Gases

Practice head

Steven Goldberg; Will Chuchawat

Other key lawyers

John Allotta; Matthew Gases