About
Stuart J. Chasanoff advises private equity funds, mezzanine funds, independent sponsors, and institutional investors on mergers and acquisitions, equity investments, and exits. He also represents private investment funds and SBICs in financing matters, helps fund managers launch funds and structure the investments those funds make, and counsels SBICs on licensing, compliance, and SBA regulatory filings. He earned his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law and his B.A. from the University of Virginia, and he practiced at multinational law firms before in-house roles with family offices and global public companies. For institutional investors and family offices he negotiates fund terms, develops investment strategies, and structures and reviews co-investments in private companies.
Who is a good fit for Stuart J. Chasanoff
- Private equity funds preparing the sale of a portfolio company.
- Independent sponsors making an equity investment in a private business.
- Family offices reviewing a co-investment in a private company.
Education and admissions
- Education
- Fordham University School of Law, J.D., 1990
- University of Virginia, B.A., 1987
- Bar admissions
- Texas
Specialties
Representative matters
As described on the firm’s website.
- Led mezzanine fund restructuring of an infectious disease testing business. Replaced independent sponsor, reworked capital structure, restructured equity incentives and negotiated executive employment and compensation arrangements with new management team. Business turned from negative EBITDA to approximately $75 million in EBITDA over four years.
- Advised an emerging manager in structuring, terms and launch of two private funds focused on providing high-net-worth individuals and family offices access to high-quality, middle-market senior secured loans.
- Advised on liftout of a management team forming a new credit-focused SBIC, including structuring and negotiating seed investment from a well-known Dallas private equity fund. Worked through a challenging licensing process and successfully closed the fund.
- Launched a credit-focused SBIC created by separate fund managers joining forces. Provided extensive review, analysis and recommendations on presentation of track records. Also led negotiations with regulators to overcome objections to fund subscription line.
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional