About
Tyson Attaway assists buyers and sellers in mergers and acquisitions at Vela Wood. He works with startups and established companies on those transactions. Tyson also focuses on private equity and venture capital work. He handles the financing around a purchase or a sale. Tyson earned a B.A. in Accounting from Mississippi State University in Starkville, Mississippi. Before joining Vela Wood, Tyson worked as an associate attorney at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. He practiced in that firm's structured finance group.
Who is a good fit for Tyson Attaway
- Buyers acquiring a startup who need counsel on an acquisition.
- Owners of established companies planning a sale of the business.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of Mississippi School of Law, J.D.
- Mississippi State University, B.A. in Accounting
- Bar admissions
- South Carolina, Texas
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representationEntity formation and holding structures
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional
Frequently Asked Questions
Tyson Attaway assists startups and established companies with business formation and capitalization. He handles corporate governance when a deal needs it. He works those steps into a merger or an acquisition.