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Stoel Rives LLP

Corporate/M&A

USA Guide 2026 : Alaska


Stoel Rives LLP

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Our Alaska Corporate/M&A practice represents companies of every size and at all development stages in corporate matters of commercial and economic consequence. We are known for having completed many high-value transactions in diverse industries whose prosperity is essential to the economies of Alaska and the U.S. We are recognized as the market-leading expert in M&A transactions based in or connected to Alaska.

Our practice supports businesses in all industry sectors, with a focus on energy and infrastructure; oil and gas midstream, downstream, and upstream sectors; industries exploring or operating in the Arctic region; and Alaska Native Corporations. We also structure, negotiate, and close acquisitions and divestitures for clients in the manufacturing, financial services, technology, health care, timber and forest products, private equity, media, consulting services, wine and beverage, food and entertainment, and aerospace sectors, for deals ranging in size from tens of millions to billions of dollars.

Our core work is providing exceptional advice to businesses pursuing mergers or acquisitions, including Alaska Native Corporations, engaged in complex transactions in Alaska and throughout the U.S. Our attorneys’ ability to effectively counsel small business owners and start-ups in entity formation, governance, commercial transactions, and debt financing, along with investors and corporate management in all types of business and strategic matters, is unmatched in this market.

Clients (9)

  • Bristol Bay Native Corporation
  • Afognak Native Corporation
  • Calista Native Corporation
  • Peter Pan Seafood Company, LLC
  • Doyon, Limited
  • Pt Capital Advisors, LLC
  • McKinley Capital Management; Colville, Inc.
  • Cook Inlet Region, Inc.
  • Chugach Alaska Corporation

Industries (10)

  • Agribusiness
  • Construction
  • Consumer Products
  • Energy
  • Food & Beverage
  • Healthcare
  • Life Sciences & Technology
  • Manufacturing
  • Natural Resources
  • Real Estate

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Alaska

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Stoel Rives is noted for the breadth of its commercial expertise, spanning areas such as M&A, restructuring, private equity and corporate governance. Highly skilled in matters pertaining to Alaska Native corporations. Expert ability to navigate transactions across a range of industries, including oil and gas, real estate and construction.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • In the Anchorage and Alaska market, Stoel Rives has the best bench to handle small and large M&A work.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Andrea Canfield
    Band 1Andrea Canfield

    Andrea Canfield

    Andrea Canfield is a partner who assists clients with major acquisitions in sectors such as energy and natural resources. She possesses key expertise to assist clients with financing mandates such as credit facilities.
    • Andrea is a very strong lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • Band 1John Kauffman
    Band 1John Kauffman

    John Kauffman

    John Kauffman handles M&A for Alaska Native corporations on a nationwide basis, as well as acting on equity rollovers and private financings.
    • John is the strongest transactional attorney in our market.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Stoel Rives LLP (2)

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