Wes Scott works with founders, owners, private equity firms, family offices and independent sponsors who need clear advice and steady execution in high-stakes transactions. He helps clients navigate mergers, acquisitions and dispositions without overcomplicating the process, keeping deals focused on the issues that actually drive value.
Representing clients on both the buy- and sell-side of the table, Wes runs transactions using a tried-and-true playbook shaped by nearly two decades of M&A experience. He prioritizes material deal points, practical problem solving and efficiency, helping clients avoid issues that slow things down or add cost without changing outcomes. He’s skilled at translating complex legal issues into practical guidance and keeping deals moving without cutting corners.
Wes also regularly serves as outside general counsel for his clients, advising them as they navigate day-to-day decisions and execute on long‑term goals. He enjoys spending time on the ground with clients, and if a possible transaction becomes part of the conversation, he’s able to lead it with a clear understanding of the business and the people behind it.
Experience
- Represented an HVAC company in its sale to a family office.
- Represented a water treatment and management services company in its sale to a private equity-backed buyer.
- Represented an HVAC company in its sale to a private equity-backed buyer.
- Represented an automotive repair company in its sale to a private equity-backed buyer.
- Represented the founder of a liquor and spirits manufacturer in the formation of a joint venture with a syndicate of investors and the subsequent recapitalization of the joint venture.
- Represented a private equity-backed label printing and packaging company in multiple tuck-in and add-on acquisitions.
- Represented a private equity-backed HVAC company in multiple tuck-in and add-on acquisitions.
- Represented a private equity-backed financial wealth management company in multiple add-on acquisitions.