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John J. Koeppel

Partner | Executive Committee | Team Leader - Private Equity | Team Leader - Independent Sponsor, Attorney at Lippes Mathias

Medium firm (21 to 100 attorneys)Buffalo, NY Website 716.262.9330 LinkedIn
Independent Sponsor News, Advisory BoardAlliance of Mergers & Acquisition AdvisorsAssociation for Corporate GrowthVistage - Trusted AdvisorIndependent Sponsors CouncilIndependent Sponsor Forum (ISF)Independent Sponsor Capital Providers (ISCP) ClubUS Emerging Manager Institute (USEMI)Upstate Capital Association of New YorkNew York State Bar Association, Business LawWorks with buyers

About

In 25+ years, John J. Koeppel has structured and negotiated over 250 transactions for buyers. He focuses on direct deals as a partner at Lippes Mathias in Buffalo, New York. He leads the private equity and independent sponsor practices and serves on the Executive Committee. Those deals run from $5 million to $250 million+ and include mergers, acquisitions, and fund or SPV formations. He previously served as a partner handling private equity and investment funds at an AmLaw 100 firm. He earned his J.D. at the University at Buffalo School of Law. His transactions involve manufacturing, technology, and health care companies. He counsels funds, family offices, and middle market companies on buy-out and growth deals. He serves non-US clients as their US counsel on acquisitions and private investments.

Who is a good fit for John J. Koeppel

  • High net worth investors making a co-investment or a secondaries purchase.
  • Institutional investors acquiring a food, distribution, or business services company.
  • Holding companies purchasing a consumer goods or cleantech business.
  • Independent sponsors forming an SPV to complete an acquisition.

Education and admissions

Education
  • University at Buffalo School of Law, J.D.
  • University at Buffalo, B.S.
Bar admissions
New York

Recognition

  • Upstate Capital, Dealmaker of the Year
  • The Best Lawyers in America ®, 2027
  • Chambers USA, Leading Corporate/M&A Lawyer (Upstate New York)
  • Chambers USA, Leading Private Equity Lawyer (Investment Funds)
  • Upstate New York Super Lawyers ®

Specialties

Buy-side M&A representationEntity formation and holding structuresSeller notes and earnoutsRollover equity and recapitalizationsLOIs and term sheetsLegal due diligence

Deal profile

Typical deal size
$5M+
Remote work
In-person / regional

Frequently Asked Questions

John J. Koeppel reviews and structures Qualified Opportunity Zone investments for clients. He also reviews and structures Qualified Small Business Stock investments.

John J. Koeppel holds director seats at several companies backed by private equity.

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