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McDonald Carano

Corporate/Commercial

USA Guide 2026 : Nevada


McDonald Carano

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About

Provided by McDonald Carano

Our Business Entities & Transactions Practice covers all areas of corporate law and commercial transactions. McDonald Carano is also the go-to Nevada firm for incorporating and relocating a business to Nevada. We advise on day-to-day business operations issues as well as regulatory, commercial, financial, and tax related matters. We also advise on entity selection, formation, governance, and strategic planning and growth. In addition to providing local outside legal counsel to larger publicly held national and global businesses doing business in Nevada, we also serve in the role of in-house general counsel for smaller sole proprietors and closely held businesses. Our clients include corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, business trusts, and other statutory entities. We handle domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, and dissolutions that are subject to Nevada corporate law, limited liability company law, and partnership law. Our expertise includes purchase and sale of business entities and assets, secured financing of commercial transactions, representation of commercial loan borrowers and lenders, and private equity transactions. We also represent clients acquiring business assets in bankruptcy proceedings. We represent shareholders, directors, partners, members, and managers involved in all types of commercial transactions, including contracts with distributors, vendors, suppliers, wholesalers, customers, and strategic partners.

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Corporate/Commercial - Nevada

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

McDonald Carano is a highly rated practice with an impressive track record in corporate and commercial mandates. The team offers significant experience in M&A transactions, with a particular focus on sell-side mandates. It boasts a broad client base that includes investors and developers, as well as gaming and hotel operators.

Work Highlights

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  • McDonald Carano represented Aervo Industries in a $79.5 million sale of assets.

Strengths

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  • The corporate team at McDonald Carano is knowledgeable and very helpful.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Andrew S Gabriel
    Band 2Andrew S Gabriel

    Andrew S Gabriel

    Andrew Gabriel handles corporate matters including governance issues, M&A and debt financing.
  • Band 2Brian Schusterman
    Band 2Brian Schusterman

    Brian Schusterman

    Brian Schusterman is noted for his strong transactional practice. He capably advises clients on commercial business transactions and M&A mandates.
    • Brian is really knowledgeable, proactive and asks the right questions.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentUSA
  • Band 3James Robertson
    Band 3James Robertson

    James Robertson

    James Robertson draws on his experience working in-house at a number of corporations to offer clients informed expertise on a range of transactions.

Ranked Individuals at McDonald Carano (3)

Nevada

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