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Massumi + Consoli LLP

Massumi + Consoli LLP

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United States • M&A/corporate and commercial

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Private equity buyouts: middle-market (up to $500m)

Massumi + Consoli LLP spans California, New York, and Dallas, with a core focus on private equity upper-middle-market transactions. The team is jointly led by Los Angeles-based Peter Massumi and Dallas-based Anthony Consoli, who both lead a range of private equity transactions across various industries. Michael Young, who is based in Los Angeles, advises public and private companies on private equity transactions and corporate and governance matters. New York’s Nathan Sawyer advises private equity firms and their portfolio companies on growth equity investments, structured equity investments, and other complex transactions. The practice has continued to expand its offerings with several new hires, including Gregory Cage from Goodwin and Dov Kogen from Kirkland & Ellis LLP in March 2025, and Negin Nazemi from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP in May 2025.  Daniel Dubelman in Los Angeles is also a key figure.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'This practice brings a rare understanding of independent sponsor dynamics, combining top-tier M&A execution with a highly commercial, capital-aware mindset.'
  • 'Senior lawyers stay deeply involved, anticipate issues early, and deliver pragmatic advice that keeps transactions moving despite tight timelines and complex stakeholder alignment.'
  • 'Andrew Kang stands out for his exceptional responsiveness, judgment, and thoroughness. He combines deep technical expertise with a practical, deal-oriented approach and remains closely engaged at every stage of a transaction.'
  • 'Andrew Kang is consistently reliable, detail-oriented, and a trusted partner who brings confidence and momentum to complex transactions.'

Key clients

  • Oaktree Capital Management
  • Thoma Bravo
  • Clearlake Capital
  • Platinum Equity Partners
  • Aurora Capital
  • FTV Capital
  • Abry Partners
  • Gallant Capital
  • K1 Investment Management
  • AEA Growth
  • KKR
  • Pearl Street Equity
  • Gauge Capital
  • Lorient Capital
  • Nexus Capital Management
  • Cuadrilla Capital
  • Brentwood Associates
  • Diversis Capital
  • Primrose Equity Partners
  • Knox Lane
Practice head

Peter Massumi; Anthony Consoli

Other key lawyers

Michael Young; Nathan Sawyer; Gregory Cage; Dov Kogen; Negin Nazemi; Andrew Kang; Daniel Dubelman