About
Zachary R. Fountas leads buy-side and sell-side mergers in Buchalter's Corporate Practice Group. In Los Angeles, he serves founders, venture capital investors, and public companies as a corporate and securities associate. His clients include consumer brands, apparel, and beauty companies. He also represents digital marketing, SaaS, and health and wellness companies. He structures seed through late-stage venture rounds and growth equity financings. He earned a J.D. from Boston College Law School. He holds a B.A. in Psychology and History from the University of California, Irvine. Best Lawyers in America named him to its "Ones To Watch" list for Corporate Law in 2027. He negotiates joint ventures and commercial agreements. He provides initial public offering guidance and outside SEC counsel.
Who is a good fit for Zachary R. Fountas
- Founders of a SaaS company raising seed through late-stage venture or growth equity capital.
- Venture capital investors buying or selling a health and wellness company.
- Public companies merging with another business or preparing an initial public offering.
- Owners of a beauty company negotiating a joint venture with another business.
Education and admissions
- Education
- Boston College Law School, J.D.
- University of California, Irvine, B.A. in Psychology and History
- Bar admissions
- California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Texas
Recognition
- Best Lawyers in America “Ones To Watch,” Corporate Law (2027)
Specialties
Representative matters
As described on the firm’s website.
- the Acquiror in the acquisition of 100% of the equity of a distressed retail company with an ecommerce presence and over 400 retail store locations across the 48 contiguous states.
- a publicly traded, global multi-level marketing company in its negotiations with, and investment in, an emerging company with a leading online marketing system that integrates AI for direct selling and network marking companies.
- a Seller in its sale of its industrial adhesives distribution business to an industry-leading supplier of high performance, pressure-sensitive adhesives to the OEM industry. (seller side)
- the acquired company, and its Mexican sister-company, in an approximately $50 million sale to a leading portfolio company of tech-enabled services in various verticals. ($50,000,000)
- the acquired company in a $78 million sale to a leading PCI payment processor in the medical and dental industries. ($78,000,000)
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional