About
Provided by Stoel Rives LLP
Our Alaska Corporate/M&A practice represents companies of every size and at all development stages in corporate matters of commercial and economic consequence. We are known for having completed many high-value transactions in diverse industries whose prosperity is essential to the economies of Alaska and the U.S. We are recognized as the market-leading expert in M&A transactions based in or connected to Alaska.
Our practice supports businesses in all industry sectors, with a focus on energy and infrastructure; oil and gas midstream, downstream, and upstream sectors; industries exploring or operating in the Arctic region; and Alaska Native Corporations. We also structure, negotiate, and close acquisitions and divestitures for clients in the manufacturing, financial services, technology, health care, timber and forest products, private equity, media, consulting services, wine and beverage, food and entertainment, and aerospace sectors, for deals ranging in size from tens of millions to billions of dollars.
Our core work is providing exceptional advice to businesses pursuing mergers or acquisitions, including Alaska Native Corporations, engaged in complex transactions in Alaska and throughout the U.S. Our attorneys’ ability to effectively counsel small business owners and start-ups in entity formation, governance, commercial transactions, and debt financing, along with investors and corporate management in all types of business and strategic matters, is unmatched in this market.
Chambers Review
Stoel Rives is noted for the breadth of its commercial expertise, spanning areas such as M&A, restructuring, private equity and corporate governance. Highly skilled in matters pertaining to Alaska Native corporations. Expert ability to navigate transactions across a range of industries, including oil and gas, real estate and construction.
Work Highlights
- Stoel Rives advised Bristol Bay Industrial on its acquisition of John Burns Construction Company.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Stoel Rives has a strong depth of knowledge and the ability to explain complex issues."
"Stoel Rives has a strong depth of knowledge and the ability to explain complex issues."
Notable Practitioners
John Kauffman handles M&A for Alaska Native corporations on a nationwide basis, as well as acting on equity rollovers and private financings.
"He services his M&A clients very well."
Andrea Canfield is a partner who assists clients with major acquisitions in sectors such as energy and natural resources. She possesses key expertise to assist clients with financing mandates such as credit facilities.
"Andrea provides a high level of service and commercial acumen."
"She's efficient and focused on getting the deal done."
Ranked Lawyers at
Stoel Rives LLP
Alaska
Clients
Provided by Stoel Rives LLP
Afognak Native Corporation
Bristol Bay Native Corporation
Calista Native Corporation
Chugach Alaska Corporation
Cook Inlet Region, Inc.
Doyon, Limited
McKinley Capital Management; Colville, Inc.
Peter Pan Seafood Company, LLC
Pt Capital Advisors, LLC
Industries
Provided by Stoel Rives LLP
Agribusiness
Construction
Consumer Products
Energy
Food & Beverage
Healthcare
Life Sciences & Technology
Manufacturing
Natural Resources
Real Estate