Corporate/M&A
USA Guide 2024 : Oregon
Band 1
About
Provided by Stoel Rives LLP
Stoel’s Oregon Corporate/M&A department is led by 17 experienced Portland-based partners, who collectively offer an unsurpassed level of knowledge and expertise that makes us the go-to resource for M&A by emerging companies and mature enterprises statewide. Our clients have high regard for our department’s practical thinking, hands-on participation, and unfailing responsiveness in their sales, buyouts, reorganizations, restructuring, and financings.
The industries in which we have significant expertise include energy and infrastructure; agribusiness, particularly food and beverages; technology; manufacturing; financial services; health care; consumer products; timber and forest products; media; consulting; transportation; and aerospace. The range of industries in which we practice is a testament to the strength of Oregon’s economy and our long history of effective deal-making here.
Our attorneys counsel international, national, regional, and local companies on a diverse range of options for achieving their business and financial goals. In addition to providing advice and counsel on M&A transactions, they handle asset dispositions and spinoffs, entity formation, joint ventures, leveraged and management buyouts, structuring tax-efficient deals, succession planning, and transaction financing. Our work involving complex mergers and acquisitions that involve proxy fights or contested or cross-border transactions is always in demand.
Chambers Review
Stoel Rives is a leading Northwestern firm attracting an impressive client base ranging from international, national and regional businesses to venture capital funds and emerging companies. The firm is noted in the market for its skill and experience across various sectors, including energy, manufacturing, technology, real estate, timber and healthcare. The team has a broad expertise covering complex M&A, on both the buy and sell sides, as well as general investment advice.
Work Highlights
- Stoel Rives represented Allianz Capital Partners of America as Avantus in the completion of the sale of the 147 MW Galloway 2 solar project in central Texas.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Very capable in handling a wide range of our M&A and general corporate matters."
"They consistently provide practical, actionable advice and counsel."
"Very capable in handling a wide range of our M&A and general corporate matters."
"They consistently provide practical, actionable advice and counsel."
Notable Practitioners
Brendan O'Scannlain advises clients on a broad range of investment matters including real estate, private equity and venture capital funds. He has experience in stock and auction sales.
"Brendan is an exceptional attorney who provides outstanding advice and service."
Kevin Burnett advises on a number of corporate issues, including M&A. He has clients from many sectors, working with funds, manufacturers and childcare clients.
"He's an amazing lawyer with a strong client base."
Jason Brauser is experienced in advising clients on M&A transactions, including SPAC transactions. He has particular expertise in the utilities and energy sectors.
"He's practical and commercially-oriented."
Mary Hull is a respected attorney who works on a number of corporate matters, including preferred stock financing and venture capital funds.
"Mary is a joy to work with. She consistently provides fantastic service, is quick to respond, and is always straightforward and clear with her communication."
Steven Hull regularly works with clients in the healthcare and energy spaces on corporate transactions. He is well versed in advising on matters related to M&A.
"Steve is a great partner for our business. He is practical, responsive and provides excellent legal work."
Ranked Lawyers at
Stoel Rives LLP
Oregon
Members
Provided by Stoel Rives LLP
Adam Dittman
Brant Norquist
Cody Gregg
Erica Valli
Francis Bruni
Heather Stewart
Kasey Lundberg
Head of Department
Kristin Russell
Marc Therrien
Miles Killingsworth
Pearl Dixon
Sten Eccles-Irwin
Steven Boender
Thomas Belcastro
Todd Friedman
Tyler Runsten
William Clydesdale
William Goodling
Clients
Provided by Stoel Rives LLP
Cambia Health Solutions
Echo Health Ventures
FCTG Holdings
Minnow Technologies, Inc.
Northwest Natural Holding Company
NuScale Power, LLC
ScanlanKemperBard Companies
SkyPoint Cloud
Slumberkins Inc.
Industries
Provided by Stoel Rives LLP
Agribusiness
Construction
Consumer Products
Energy
Food & Beverage
Healthcare
Life Sciences & Technology
Manufacturing
Natural Resources
Real Estate