About
Neil Fogel advises buyers and sellers at Vela Wood through M&A events. He also advises startups and emerging companies on formation and financing as they grow. His work covers SaaS, manufacturing, and property management companies. Neil negotiates, structures, and drafts the documents those deals require. Neil practiced at DLA Piper and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher before joining Vela Wood. He focused on corporate, technology, and outsourcing transactions at those firms. That background now supports his M&A work with emerging companies.
Who is a good fit for Neil Fogel
- Founders of emerging companies seeking counsel on an acquisition or sale.
- Buyers of SaaS businesses who need help negotiating and structuring the purchase.
- Owners of manufacturing companies planning a sale of the business.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law, J.D.
- Grand Canyon University, B.S. in Justice Studies
- Bar admissions
- Arizona, Texas
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representationEntity formation and holding structures
Representative matters
As described on the firm’s website.
- Advised multiple companies on the creation of standard customer agreements/terms and conditions for software or platform-based technology products
- Assisted with an outsourcing transaction for a SaaS platform that provides recruitment and hiring solutions that enables companies to manage and scale recruiting programs
- Assisted with an international BPO facilities management transaction for a leading provider of online retail, manufacturing, distribution, streaming, and cloud services
- Assisted an established SaaS provider of insurance management platforms with a subscription service agreement for an international insurance provider
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional
Frequently Asked Questions
Neil Fogel practiced in the technology transactions groups at DLA Piper and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. He focused on software, outsourcing, and commercial agreements in those roles. He now advises buyers and sellers of SaaS and emerging companies through M&A events.