Gavilan Corporate Law
Representative Transactions
What follows is a small selection of matters where Gavilan Corporate Law, APC has served as lead counsel, illustrating the breadth of our industry experience and our ability to manage complex, high-stakes matters in distinct industries with a grounded and successful approach.
By Appointment Only
Mergers & Acquisitions (Asset & Stock Sales)
We guide business owners and companies through the complexities of exiting their business, ensuring the structural and tax details are handled with precision.
Healthcare:
Represented a private corporation in a $100M+ asset sale to a nationwide healthcare operator.
Education:
Managed the $10M+ stock sale of an online university business.
Manufacturing:
Facilitated the $10M+ equity sale of an electrical switchgear manufacturing business based in Wisconsin.
Industrial Services:
Led the $10M+ asset sale of a tool steel machining company.
Professional Services:
Represented a Southern California veterinary practice in a $10M+ asset sale.
Insurance:
Handled the $10M+ sale of a health insurance brokerage.
Government Contracting:
Managed a multi-million dollar stock sale of a public-private military and government contractor’s aviation restoration business.
Strategic Acquisitions & Private Equity
We assist investors, individuals, and capital partners in identifying risks and securing assets that align with their growth strategies.
Distressed Debt:
Represented a Private Equity LP in a $100M+ acquisition of non-performing loans secured by foreign real estate.
Franchise Growth:
Led the multi-million dollar acquisition of a restaurant franchise including 13 independent locations.
Regulated Industries:
Handled a $10M+ acquisition of a licensed retail pharmacy, including complex change-of-ownership licensing with the DEA and State Board of Pharmacy.
Automotive:
Managed the $10M+ asset acquisition of a Texas-based commercial vehicle dealership.
Specialized Manufacturing:
Represented a California corporation in a $10M+ asset acquisition of a Los Angeles-based steel fabrication business.
Service Franchises:
Assisted in the multi-million dollar acquisition of a ServePro restoration and remediation franchise
Real Estate & Land Development
Our work in real estate focuses on the intersection of commercial interests, local permitting, and long-term investment viability.
Senior Housing:
Represented an investment group in a $10M+ land acquisition, including city permitting and entitlement for a residential care facility.
Mixed-Use Development:
Led a $10M+ lease-option acquisition for the development of a mixed-use retail and residential center.
Environmental & Franchise:
Managed a $10M+ acquisition of a car wash franchise, involving environmental impact reporting and land remediation analysis.
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Corporate Governance & Internal Operations
Beyond the “big deal,” we help individuals and companies manage the internal structures that protect their value.
Executive Compensation:
Negotiated and settled a multi-million dollar phantom equity award triggered by a business sale.
Multi-State Restructuring:
Led the consolidation of business entities across several western states, including a detailed step-plan for mergers and dissolutions.
Shareholder Protection:
Structured phantom stock and share repurchase plans, including the drafting of all related governance agreements and resolutions.