Corporate

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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