About
Coby Shirazi, an associate at Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, represents private and public companies in middle-market acquisitions. He counsels private equity funds, companies they own, and investors on buy-side and sell-side deals. He advises software and technology, food and beverage, and aerospace and defense companies. Entertainment, renewable energy, and construction companies also hire him. He handles minority investments, entity formation, and equity arrangements for founders, business owners, and operating companies. Earlier he handled mergers for private equity sponsors at an Am Law 50 international firm in Los Angeles. At KPMG he advised corporations, multinationals, and high-net-worth individuals on international company deals. He earned a Juris Doctor at the University of San Diego law school and an LL.M. in Taxation there. That tax training shapes how he structures sales and reviews tax issues in governance.
Who is a good fit for Coby Shirazi
- Founders and business owners selling or buying a middle-market company.
- Private equity sponsors buying or selling a portfolio company.
- Investors making a minority investment in a private or public company.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of California, Los Angeles, B.A. in Political Science and Government
- University of San Diego, LL.M. in Taxation
- University of San Diego, J.D.
- Bar admissions
- California
Recognition
- Southern California Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” (2024 - present)
- Northern California Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” (2021 - 2022)
- San Diego Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” (2021)
Specialties
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional