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Lauane C. Addis

Partner, Attorney at Stahl Cowen Crowley Addis LLC

Small firm (2 to 20 attorneys)Chicago, IL Website 312.377.7853Admitted since 1981
Northwest Suburban Daycare Center (Not-for-Profit), Director and OfficerChicago Bar AssociationColorado Bar AssociationTexas Bar AssociationIllinois Bar AssociationWorks with buyers & sellers

About

Lauane C. Addis guides U.S. and foreign-based companies, as buyers and sellers, into new markets through mergers and acquisitions. He raises capital through public offerings and private placements. He also arranges bank financing, fund financing, and private equity financing for internal expansion. He structures and reorganizes partnerships, limited liability companies, and businesses. Before joining Stahl Cowen Crowley Addis LLC, he acted as general counsel at two startups. He worked in-house as counsel and as chief financial officer for a public company. He earned a J.D. (Baylor University) and an LL.M. in Taxation (University of Denver School of Law). He advises purchasers and sellers on commercial properties such as industrial sites, apartments, and retail malls.

Who is a good fit for Lauane C. Addis

  • U.S. companies buying or selling a business to enter a new market.
  • Foreign-based companies pursuing a merger or acquisition while active in the United States.

Education and admissions

Education
  • University of Denver School of Law, LL.M. in Taxation, 1982
  • Baylor University, J.D., 1981
  • Andrews University, B.A. in History and Business Administration, 1978
Bar admissions
Illinois, Colorado, Texas

Specialties

Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representation

Representative matters

As described on the firm’s website.

  • In one recent example, Lauane was able to get a nearly broken acquisition back on track in less than 24 hours, allowing his Indian client to gain a critical foothold in the U.S. market and meet their strategic objectives.

Deal profile

Typical deal size
Any deal size
Remote work
In-person / regional

Frequently Asked Questions

Lauane C. Addis represents U.S. companies whose operations reach across the country and abroad. He also represents overseas companies that do business in the United States.

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