
Corporate/M&A
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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
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Strengths
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In the Anchorage and Alaska market, Stoel Rives has the best bench to handle small and large M&A work.
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Notable Practitioners
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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.
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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.
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