Executive Summary
Jeremy Weitz is Chair of Buchalter’s Corporate Practice Group and Co-Chair of the Firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions Practice. He advises public and private companies, investors, private equity firms, entrepreneurs, founders, and management teams on sophisticated corporate transactions and strategic business matters.
Mr. Weitz focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, venture capital investments, corporate finance, securities matters, licensing, corporate governance, and business formation. He routinely represents both buyers and sellers in middle-market transactions ranging from approximately $10 million to $3 billion.
Serving as trusted outside general counsel to many clients, Mr. Weitz advises businesses throughout their life cycle, from startup formation and capital raising to strategic acquisitions, recapitalizations, growth investments, and exit transactions.
Key Areas of Expertise
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Buy-Side Transactions
- Sell-Side Transactions
- Private Equity Investments
- Growth Equity Transactions
- Strategic Acquisitions
- Corporate Finance
- Venture Capital
- Corporate Governance
- Securities Law
- Public Company Matters
- Private Company Representation
- Outside General Counsel Services
- Joint Ventures
- Strategic Alliances
- Corporate Formation
- Corporate Maintenance
- Licensing Transactions
- Capital Raises
- Preferred Equity Financings
- Recapitalizations
- Middle-Market Transactions
- Cross-Border Transactions
- Founder Liquidity Transactions
- Portfolio Company Acquisitions
- Consumer Products Transactions
- Apparel Industry Transactions
- Retail Industry Transactions
- Corporate Compliance
- Business Planning
Representative Clients
- Public Companies
- Private Companies
- Founder-Owned Businesses
- Private Equity Firms
- Portfolio Companies
- Venture Capital Investors
- Consumer Product Companies
- Apparel Manufacturers
- Retailers
- Importers
- Technology Companies
- Software Companies
- E-Commerce Businesses
- Beauty Brands
- Food and Beverage Companies
- Fitness Companies
- Manufacturing Companies
Industries Served
- Apparel
- Consumer Products
- Retail
- Beauty & Cosmetics
- Food & Beverage
- Technology
- Wine & Spirits
- Fitness
- Software
- E-Commerce
- Aerospace & Defense
- Manufacturing
- Entertainment
- Hospitality
- Logistics & Fulfillment
- Education
Practice Area
Mergers & Acquisitions
Jeremy Weitz represents buyers, sellers, founders, management teams, private equity firms, and strategic investors in complex mergers and acquisitions. His practice focuses on middle-market transactions across a broad range of industries.
He advises clients through all stages of a transaction, including structuring, negotiation, due diligence, documentation, and closing.
Matters Include:
- Business acquisitions
- Company sales
- Strategic mergers
- Portfolio company exits
- Founder liquidity events
- Recapitalizations
- Asset purchases
- Stock purchases
Private Equity
Mr. Weitz represents private equity sponsors, growth equity investors, portfolio companies, and business owners in investment and exit transactions.
His work includes platform acquisitions, add-on acquisitions, growth investments, recapitalizations, and portfolio company sales.
Matters Include:
- Private equity investments
- Portfolio company acquisitions
- Growth capital transactions
- Exit transactions
- Strategic investments
- Sponsor-backed acquisitions
Corporate & General Counsel Services
Mr. Weitz serves as outside general counsel to businesses ranging from startups to public companies. He advises management teams and boards on daily legal and strategic matters.
His counsel spans governance, compliance, operational planning, and growth initiatives.
Matters Include:
- Corporate governance
- Entity formation
- Board advisory services
- Corporate maintenance
- Commercial transactions
- Compliance matters
Venture Capital & Corporate Finance
Mr. Weitz advises companies and investors in financing transactions and growth-stage capital raises.
His practice includes venture capital investments, preferred equity financings, and strategic funding transactions.
Matters Include:
- Venture capital financings
- Preferred equity investments
- Capital formation
- Growth financing
- Investor transactions
Apparel & Consumer Products
Mr. Weitz maintains a significant industry practice representing apparel, retail, beauty, and consumer product companies.
His experience spans transactional, operational, licensing, intellectual property-related, and strategic business matters.
Matters Include:
- Apparel industry transactions
- Licensing matters
- Business planning
- Consumer products investments
- Retail acquisitions
- Brand transactions
Firm Leadership
- Chair, Corporate Practice Group
- Co-Chair, Mergers & Acquisitions Practice
- Co-Chair, Consumer Products Industry Practice Group
- Former Chair, Apparel Industry Practice Group