About
Chadwick McCombs, a Partner in Buchalter's Corporate Practice Group in Los Angeles, represents buyers and sellers in middle-market sales, with clients that run from private equity firms to closely held family businesses. He works with manufacturers, apparel and consumer products makers, technology firms, renewable energy businesses, and sports and recreation companies. He also guides start-up entrepreneurs through formation, growth phases, and financing rounds. Chadwick earned his J.D. at UCLA School of Law and holds a B.A. in Economics from Columbia University. Best Lawyers in America named him to its "Ones To Watch" list for Corporate Law (2027). Alongside his deal work, he serves some clients as outside general counsel on their day-to-day operations, which gives him a working knowledge of the businesses he later helps buy or sell.
Who is a good fit for Chadwick McCombs
- Sellers of closely held family businesses preparing a middle-market sale.
- Private equity firms acting as buyers or sellers in a company sale.
- Entrepreneurs raising a financing round for a start-up venture.
Education and admissions
- Education
- UCLA School of Law, J.D.
- Columbia University, B.A. in Economics
- Bar admissions
- California
Recognition
- Best Lawyers in America “Ones To Watch,” Corporate Law (2027)
Specialties
Representative matters
As described on the firm’s website.
- Well-known regional grocery chain in its investment from a private equity fund
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional