Seeking Insights: Who are the Top Legal Advisors for Search Fund Entreprene

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by a searcher from University of Georgia
in Denver, CO, USA

2yrs ago

Seeking Insights: Who are the Top Legal Advisors for Search Fund Entreprene

I'm reaching out to our community to gather insights on the leading law firms and individual attorneys who specialize in advising search fund entrepreneurs. Which firms stand out for their expertise in this niche? Are there specific lawyers within these firms who are particularly renowned for their work with search funds? How do they differentiate their involvement during the fundraising phase, the search process, and after the acquisition? Any shared experiences or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

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reply by a professional 2yrs ago
from University of Michigan in Detroit, MI, USA

Hi ^redacted‌, I'm obviously biased but I would say Groundswell Advisors (groundswell.law) is a fairly handy outfit. But seriously, that shameless plug aside, I know that SMB Law Group does a lot of work in this space and by all accounts are well thought of. Always happy to chat if you want to talk ETA M&A! Good luck with the search.

reply by a searcher 2yrs ago
from Bates College in Washington, DC, USA

I've worked with Goodwin Procter and Moore & Van Allen on non-SBA transactions. I'd recommend both and would be happy to discuss my experience with them offline if you're interested.