Mergers & Acquisitions
The Right Deal Done Right.
When it comes to navigating the twists and turns of the M&A landscape, having the right partners by your side can make all the difference.
Scale LLP’s sophisticated M&A practice group is composed of a distinguished team of legal professionals specializing in facilitating complex mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, divestitures, joint ventures, and other business combinations.
Our attorneys have decades of collective experience and a track record of successful deals across a wide range of industries, including software and SaaS, e-commerce and Internet-based businesses, healthcare and life sciences, energy, telecommunications and media, consumer products and manufacturing, professional services, and food and beverage.
We work closely with companies of all sizes, from startups to multinational corporations, taking the time to understand each client’s unique goals, challenges, and concerns. Whether they are pursuing growth opportunities, restructuring for operational efficiency, or maximizing shareholder value, we tailor our services to meet their specific needs and objectives.
Recognizing that successful M&A transactions often require expertise across various legal disciplines, our practice group integrates specialists from diverse areas such as corporate law, finance, tax, intellectual property, employment, and real estate. By leveraging the collective knowledge and experience of our multidisciplinary team, we offer comprehensive solutions that address all aspects of our clients’ transactional needs.
Our attorneys are committed to delivering exceptional service, responsiveness, and value at every stage of the M&A process, fostering long-term relationships built on trust, integrity, and results.
Meet The Team
Kristen Smith-Dayley
Charles R. “Chuck” Kraus
Brian Elliott
Cary Ullman
Doug Mitchell
Justin McAnaney
John Mitnick
Katy Reamon
Channah Rose
Dori V. Karjian
Cullen Schlievert
Brian Hicks
Holden Stein
Christopher Grewe
Aaron Swerdlow
Marissa Fox
Steven Forbes
Eric Ferraro
Amy Duvanich
Scott Wiegand
M. Sidney Donica
Patrick Diehl
Jonathan F. Atzen
Emma Thompson
Lindsey Altmeyer
Gardner Bell
Aaron McKenney
Lauren Mellen
Jefferson Lin
Nancy Lee
Michael Keskey
Aliona Ierega
Tyler Hayden
Benjamin Golopol
Samuel Gintel
Jenna Geuke
Jeff Drake
Charles Caliman
Alfred Bridi
Thomas Soave
Maria Yuen
Morgan Hines
Hannah Valdez
Overview
We advise growth-oriented businesses across all industries – from ambitious startups and their founders to well-established corporations – on a wide range of corporate, commercial, and securities needs, leveraging extensive legal and business experience, deep industry knowledge, and a shared love of entrepreneurship to support clients as they scale for growth.
Corporate & Securities Legal Services
Entrepreneurial attorneys with a passion for building innovative companies at all stages of growth

















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Core Services
Counsel Made for Evolving Industries
As industries transform at unprecedented speed, business leaders need counsel that can see around corners. We anticipate challenges, capture opportunities, and stay ahead of shifting markets.
Meet The Team
A national team of proven experts that bring business, litigation, and regulatory expertise.

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A national team of proven experts that bring business, litigation, and regulatory expertise.
Alfred Bridi
Brian Hicks
Jenna Geuke
Nancy Lee
Jonathan F. Atzen
Benjamin Golopol
Marissa Fox
Steven Forbes
Aaron Swerdlow
Kristen Smith-Dayley
Aliona Ierega
Jeff Drake

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