Demonstrating vast experience handling transactions in the technology, media, and telecoms sector, the BakerHostetler practice regularly acts for Fortune 500 companies as well as financial institutions on multi-jurisdictional M&A, joint ventures, and de-SPAC deals. Operating out of New York, co-head Steven Goldberg specializes in advising on complex strategic investments and private equity deals, while Los Angeles-based co-head Will Chuchawat is noted for his experience in the healthcare, consumer, and financial services spaces. From Cleveland, John Allotta focuses on cross-border acquisitions and financing transactions, and New York-based Matthew Gases assists with corporate governance matters.

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Key clients

  • The E.W. Scripps Company
  • Toyota Battery Manufacturing, Inc.
  • TransDigm Group Inc.
  • Lincoln International, LLC
  • Hybar LLC
  • Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.
  • Cyprium Investment Partners LLC
  • Blue Point Capital Partners
  • ECN Capital Corp

Work highlights

  • Advised a private equity company in the acquisitions of two national franchised businesses for over $8bn in auction.
  • Advised the TransDigm Group Inc. in multiple transactions, including the $1.385bn acquisition of CPI’s Electron Device Business.
  • Advised The E.W. Scripps Company in several acquisitions and dispositions.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading lawyers
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Steven Goldberg, Will Chuchawat

Other key lawyers

John Allotta, Matthew Gases