Elite Counsel

Unencumbered transactional counsel.

We deliver Big Law caliber execution without the institutional bloat. Your primary contact is always a senior strategist executing your deal.

Close-up of a partner in focused, unposed strategic discussion over a structured document, sharp geometric shadows, warm alabaster tones, 35mm.
Close-up of a partner in focused, unposed strategic discussion over a structured document, sharp geometric shadows, warm alabaster tones, 35mm.
/ The Partners

Experienced Deal Architects

Our senior partners are elite Big Law alumni who stepped away from traditional structures to offer agile, direct strategic counsel for high-stakes transactions.

Marcus Arates

Managing Partner, M&A

Formerly at Kirkland & Ellis. Over $14B in closed transactions spanning cross-border acquisitions, corporate restructuring, and clear-path governance.

Elena Vance

Partner, Intellectual Property

Formerly at Latham & Watkins. Specializes in corporate IP strategy, high-value licensing, and defensive patent portfolios for high-growth enterprises.

Our Mandate

We measure success by deal velocity and clean execution.

By eliminating billable-hour quotas and associate leverage models, we align our counsel entirely with your transactional timeline.

Ready for execution.

Initiate a direct consultation with our senior partners to discuss your upcoming transaction.