For more than a century, Stoel Rives has partnered with businesses to navigate complex corporate matters with precision and foresight. While our roots in the Pacific Northwest remain strong, our reach and impact extend far beyond, serving clients nationwide with sophisticated counsel across industries.

Our Corporate practice provides strategic guidance at every stage of the business and investment lifecycle. We represent companies, investors, and financial institutions in mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital transactions, public and private financings, joint ventures, fund formations, corporate governance, SEC compliance, and commercial contracting. Clients turn to us not only for our technical acumen but also for our ability to anticipate challenges and unlock opportunities in an evolving marketplace.

We work with a broad range of industries, including energy and natural resources, technology, agribusiness, manufacturing, logistics, retail, hospitality, transportation, construction, real estate, consumer goods, and insurance. Our deep sector knowledge, combined with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach, enables us to provide tailored solutions that drive success.

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Our Corporate Practice Services:

  • Mergers & Acquisitions – Structuring and executing transactions for buyers, sellers, and investors
  • Private Equity & Venture Capital – Advising on fund formation, investments, and exits
  • Debt Finance – Structuring, negotiating, and executing debt financing transactions for lenders, sponsors, and borrowers
  • Restructuring & Workouts – Assisting distressed businesses and creditors in financial restructuring
  • Public & Private Securities Offerings – Navigating capital markets and regulatory compliance
  • Corporate Governance & Board Advisory – Supporting boards, executives, and investors in governance best practices
  • Joint Ventures & Strategic Alliances – Structuring partnerships that align with business goals
  • Fund Formation & Investment Management – Establishing and advising funds across asset classes
  • Commercial Contracts & Business Transactions – Drafting and negotiating agreements that maximize benefits and minimize risks
  • SEC Compliance – Guiding public companies through complex and evolving regulatory frameworks
  • Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits – Structuring incentive plans and benefits programs, and providing ongoing compliance advice

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    How R&W Insurance Is Shaping Today’s M&A Deal Terms

    Corporate attorney Nick Gourley discusses the increasing use of representation and warranty (R&W) insurance in mergers and acquisitions as a way to manage post-closing risk and simplify negotiations. He notes that shifting market dynamics—such as cautious buyers, lower valuations, and expanding insurer participation in smaller deals—are driving this trend. Gourley encourages both buyers and sellers, particularly those newer to M&A, to engage counsel early and consider R&W insurance as a practical tool for achieving smoother, more predictable transactions.

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  • Duff Bryant Screenshot from Get the Deal Done
    How Teamwork Drives Success in Transactional Law

    Duff Bryant, Partner in the Corporate practice, reflects on the collaborative nature of transactional law and what makes it uniquely rewarding. He highlights the deep sense of pride and motivation that comes from working alongside skilled colleagues across the firm to achieve clients’ goals.

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  • Preparing to Sell Your Business in a Buyer-Focused M&A Market
    Preparing to Sell Your Business in a Buyer-Focused M&A Market

    Steve Boender, Partner and Corporate Practice Group Leader at Stoel Rives, offers a clear-eyed view of today’s M&A landscape—one increasingly shaped by buyer leverage, tighter valuations, and heightened diligence standards. He explains how sellers must focus on “corporate hygiene,” from clean records to properly executed contracts, to avoid deal-killing surprises. Boender emphasizes that preparation should begin well before a sale, particularly in an environment where buyers are more willing to walk away at the first sign of risk.

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  • Duff Bryant Screenshot from AgTech and AI Video
    AI’s Growing Role in AgTech and Timber

    Duff Bryant explores how artificial intelligence is poised to reshape agribusiness and the lumber industry. In agribusiness, Bryant notes that while the physical nature of the work may seem resistant to change, AI will significantly streamline crop management, logistics, and overall production efficiency. Despite a historically slow adoption of AgTech, he sees AI strengthening the business case for modernizing agricultural operations.

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    Navigating M&A in Uncertain Markets: Strategies for Sellers

    Duff Bryant, Partner in the Corporate group, explains how market uncertainty is reshaping M&A dynamics and slowing deal timelines. He shares practical strategies for sellers to maintain leverage, including preparing thoroughly for diligence and creating competitive buyer interest. Bryant also emphasizes the importance of mental readiness to avoid deal fatigue and stay focused on long-term value.

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