Meridian Partners LLP · Serving Business Clients Nationwide
Corporate & Business Law Counsel

Strategic Legal
Counsel for
Serious Business.

Meridian Partners delivers sophisticated legal advice on mergers & acquisitions, corporate governance, private equity, venture capital, and complex commercial transactions.

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$8B+
Transaction Value Advised
350+
M&A Deals Closed
28 yrs
Corporate Law Experience
600+
Business Clients Served

Comprehensive Corporate Legal Services

We advise companies at every stage — from seed-stage startups to publicly traded enterprises — on the full spectrum of corporate and commercial legal matters.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Buy-side and sell-side M&A advisory for strategic and private equity buyers. Due diligence, deal structuring, negotiation, and post-close integration.

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Corporate Governance

Board formation, fiduciary duties, shareholder agreements, and corporate restructuring. We keep companies compliant and boards protected.

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Private Equity & Venture Capital

Fund formation, portfolio company investments, LP/GP structures, and exit strategies. We speak the language of the investment community.

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Commercial Contracts

Master service agreements, licensing, distribution, supply chain, and joint venture agreements — drafted for clarity, enforceability, and protection.

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Business Litigation

Commercial disputes, breach of contract, shareholder litigation, and business torts. Strategic counsel from first demand letter through trial.

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International Business Law

Cross-border transactions, foreign investment, international joint ventures, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

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Selected Matters & Transactions

Representative of the scope and complexity of our work. All client information kept confidential.

M&A · $420M
Sale of Regional Healthcare Network to Private Equity Consortium
Advised the selling shareholders on a $420M sale, including earn-out structuring, regulatory approvals, and management rollover.
Venture Capital · Series B
$85M Series B Financing for SaaS Platform
Lead counsel to the company on a $85M Series B investment, including preferred stock terms, protective provisions, and board composition.
Joint Venture · International
Cross-Border JV for Infrastructure Development
Structured a multi-party joint venture for a $600M infrastructure project spanning three jurisdictions.
Corporate Restructuring
Holding Company Formation & Asset Reorganization
Advised a family-owned enterprise on a comprehensive holding company restructure across four operating subsidiaries.
Private Equity · Buy-Side
Acquisition of Manufacturing Platform Company
Buy-side counsel to a PE firm acquiring an industrial manufacturing company, including representations, warranties, and escrow arrangements.
Commercial Contracts
Global Distribution Agreement for Consumer Products
Negotiated and drafted a multi-territory distribution agreement covering 18 markets with revenue sharing and exclusivity provisions.
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28
Years Practice
Managing Partner
Catherine M. Hayes
Managing Partner, Corporate & M&A Practice

Catherine has spent 28 years advising corporations, private equity sponsors, and entrepreneurs on their most consequential legal decisions. She combines transactional depth with strategic business judgment.

Before founding Meridian Partners, Catherine served as General Counsel of a publicly traded company and as an M&A associate at a global law firm. She brings both perspectives to every client engagement.

M&A Private Equity Corporate Governance Cross-Border Deals VC Financing Board Advisory
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What Our Clients Say

We measure success by the outcomes we achieve and the trust our clients place in us.

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Meridian was indispensable during our acquisition. Catherine's team anticipated every issue before it arose, and their negotiating skill saved us millions. This is what elite counsel looks like.

James T.
CEO, Mid-Market Industrial Company
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We've used Meridian for three funding rounds. Their understanding of venture capital terms and investor dynamics is unparalleled. They protect founder interests without torpedoing the deal.

Priya N.
Founder & CEO, B2B SaaS Platform
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The cross-border joint venture they structured for us was enormously complex. Meridian managed every jurisdiction, every party, and every deadline. Flawlessly executed.

Georg W.
Managing Director, Infrastructure Development Group

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