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Ebadat is the first firm we call because they are hands-on, fast and commercial.

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“They understand business drivers and decisions, not just legal ones.”

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“They are very quick to respond and go above and beyond for their clients. I feel Ebadat is a partner.”

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“Ebadat advises on complex M&A, financings and corporate governance matters. They act for both corporates and sponsors.”

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Our lawyers

Headshot of Soheil Ebadat
Practice areasCorporate/M&AFinancingFunds

Soheil Ebadat

Leads M&A and financings for founders, funds, sponsors and strategic buyers across industries.View profile
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Practice areasM&AFund FormationVenture

Kiara Cunningham

Advises sponsors, funds, founders and acquirers on M&A, fund formation, investment transactions and day-to-day corporate matters.View profile
Headshot of Neeloy Azad
Practice areasFund FormationVenture

Neeloy Azad

Advises fund sponsors, underwriters and institutional investors on forming, structuring and distributing private funds.View profile
Headshot of Michael Blue
Practice areasReal EstateM&AGeneral Corporate Advisory

Michael Blue

Counsels developers, entrepreneurs, founders and investors on real estate and business transactions.View profile
Headshot of Mitch McClellan
Practice areasDebt FinanceLeveraged FinanceSecured Transactions

Mitch McClellan

Advises clients on financing matters and secured transactions, from credit agreements to leveraged finance.View profile
Headshot of Austin Johnson
Practice areasM&AVentureGeneral Corporate Advisory

Austin Johnson

Advises emerging companies, investors and strategic acquirers on M&A, contracts and corporate governance.View profile
Headshot of Mike Baker
Practice areasTaxReorganizationCompensation & Benefits

Mike Baker

Advises founders, executives and investors on tax structuring from formation through exit.View profile
Headshot of Brian Rogers
Practice areasTaxM&AReal Estate & REITs

Brian Rogers

Advises on the tax side of private equity deals, acquisitions, partnership formations, financings and REIT matters.View profile
Headshot of Jason Sacks
Practice areasTaxM&AInternational Tax

Jason Sacks

Advises on federal tax for M&A, secondaries, financings and cross-border structuring.View profile
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Practice areasEquity CompensationEmployee BenefitsExecutive Compensation

Jessica Winn

Represents executives and companies on equity compensation, employee benefits and Sections 83(b), 280G and 409A.View profile
Headshot of Austin Stack
Practice areasCompensation & BenefitsEquity CompensationEmployment Agreements

Austin Stack

Advises on equity compensation, Sections 409A and 280G, benefits in transactions and employment agreements.View profile
Headshot of Jamison Klang
Practice areasExecutive CompensationEmployee BenefitsEmployment Agreements

Jamison Klang

Advises companies and executives on compensation, benefits and employment issues, including in corporate transactions.View profile
Headshot of Jeffrey Bauer
Practice areasEmployee Benefits & ERISAESOPsExecutive Compensation

Jeffrey Bauer

Advises employers, fiduciaries and ESOP parties on employee benefits, ERISA and compensation, including in M&A.View profile
Headshot of Juan Manuel López Ruiz
Practice areasSports LawRegulatoryInternational Sports

Juan Manuel López Ruiz

Counsels clubs, athletes, agents and federations on player contracts, disputes and regulatory matters in global football.View profile
Headshot of Heather Bustos
Practice areasFDA & FTC Compliance

Heather Bustos

Supports food, supplement, cosmetic and medical device businesses on FDA and FTC compliance.View profile
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Operations team

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Francesca Camerlo

Executive Assistant and Operations Coordinator

Francesca serves as Executive Assistant and Operations Coordinator, providing strategic administrative and operational support while helping drive the day-to-day success of the organization. With a strong focus on organization, efficiency, and problem-solving, Francesca is committed to supporting both the team and clients through exceptional service and attention to detail.

Education: B.S., University of Texas at Austin

With billions in deal experience, we have advised on major transactions across Sports, Consumer Goods, Technology, and Energy.

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