Leah Beitner

Leah Beitner

Partner

She/Her/Hers

Chicago

T 312.624.6327

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Overview

Tax attorney Leah Beitner counsels clients on tax-efficient solutions in the context of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and business operations.

Leah focuses her practice on federal income tax aspects of corporate and partnership transactions, representing private equity funds, institutional investors, and public and private corporations. She has broad experience navigating complex tax laws to maximize tax efficiencies and enhance deal outcomes for clients. Leah guides clients, enabling them to make informed business decisions based on a clear understanding of tax implications.

Collaborative, creative and proactive, Leah provides clients with pragmatic tax solutions that help their businesses thrive.

What I Do

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Experience

Represented Harbor Global, a portfolio company of BayPine, in its acquisition of Encoretech, a specialized training and user adoption services company focused on the legal sector.

Key Contacts: Natasha Harris Meghan Cohen Kara Sturtz Ashley C. RiceMelissa R. GrimAan AminDouglas DiMedioShivdutt TrivediLeah BeitnerJonathan R. ToddVanessa I. GomezDaniel S. Marks

Represented Qualus Power Services, a portfolio company of New Mountain Capital, in its acquisition of Linda Rogers & Associates, a specialized advisory, program management, and engineering firm with differentiated capabilities in information technology, regulatory compliance, and cybersecurity, in support of critical power infrastructure and network resiliency and reliability.

Key Contacts: Dorothea R. CarletonLeah BeitnerLisa M. KimmelMitchell E. GechtAshik ShahHannah J. KrausRachit ParikhMark LarsenDaniel S. Marks

Represented Qualus Power Services, a portfolio company of New Mountain Capital, in its acquisition of The Asset Company, PLLC (d/b/a ASSET Engineering), a provider of specialized engineering services to utilities, renewable and energy storage developers, and industrial clients throughout the United States.

Key Contacts: Dorothea R. CarletonLeah BeitnerMitchell E. GechtHannah J. KrausRachit ParikhPeter E. HannaMark LarsenDaniel S. Marks

Represented Loar Holdings Inc., a diversified manufacturer and supplier of niche aerospace and defense components, in its acquisition of Applied Avionics, Inc., a manufacturer of highly engineered avionics interface solutions catering to the aviation industry, valued at $385 million.

Key Contacts: Melissa R. GrimSamuel StuckerAnthony G. Rossi IVKevin D. MargolisConnie A. PorterLeah BeitnerJoseph R. BlalockLisa M. KimmelMargarita S. KrncevicShannon LigettiRichard F. TracannaJonathan R. ToddDuncan H. PoirierJoel R. PentzRachit ParikhAslam A. RawoofJulius A. ZavalaAnthony A. GhazoulVanessa I. GomezMark LarsenDaniel S. Marks

Represented Qualus Power Services, a portfolio company of New Mountain Capital, in its acquisition of Ferreira Power Group, a specialized power engineering firm providing distribution palling and design, grid hardening, and program management for utility providers.

Key Contacts: Leah BeitnerMitchell E. GechtKathleen M. VlasekPeter E. HannaMax B. GuggenheimMark LarsenEric M. Flagg

Represented the investor in its preferred investment in a start-up business in the fintech industry.

Key Contacts: Leah Beitner

Represented the buyer in its add-on acquisition of a provider of disaster restoration services.

Key Contacts: Leah BeitnerRobert A. RossEster KhaykinJacob C. Lavis

Represented a national vehicle dealership chain in the negotiation of a mortgage loan to be used as indirect financing for the future expansion of the client’s business and related acquisition of other assets.

Key Contacts: Leah BeitnerLisa M. KimmelBarry J. GuttmanLauren E. Lipsyc

Represented one of the largest multifamily developers in the country as the seller in its disposition of five affordable housing properties in Texas totaling over $73,000,000, with three sales structured as partnership interest entity sales and the other two structured as fee simple sales.

Key Contacts: Ryan J. WilliamsLeah BeitnerBarry J. GuttmanLauren E. Lipsyc

Represented one of the largest multifamily developers in the country as the seller in its disposition of two affordable housing properties in Texas totaling over $50,000,000, with one sale structured as a partnership interest entity sale and the other structured as a fee simple sale.

Key Contacts: Leah BeitnerBarry J. GuttmanJoel VarnerLauren E. Lipsyc

Represented buyer in its acquisition of a disaster restoration services company from an ESOP.

Key Contacts: Shaylor R. SteeleLeah BeitnerRobert A. RossRyan M. KrisbyEster KhaykinChristopher W. Pendleton

Represented Orbital Health in a $600,000 pre-seed venture capital investment leb by Comeback Capital and including Right Side Capital Management, EV Private Investments and GAM Investments. 

Key Contacts: Ira C. KaplanLeah BeitnerLisa M. Kimmel

Represented California cannabis company The Parent Co. its acquisition of dispensary and delivery company Coastal Holding Company for stock consideration. 

Key Contacts: Jessica N. AngneyKristopher J. ChandlerLeah BeitnerWilliam E. DoranRyan D. MooreAlexander M. Moss

Represented Gridiron Capital in its acquisition of AML RightSource — a Cleveland-based provider of anti-money-laundering, Bank Secrecy Act and related financial crime-fighting services — from its prior private equity owner, New York’s Clarion Capital.

Key Contacts: Connie A. PorterLeah BeitnerMichael R. BeerMichael A. PrimroseRyan M. KrisbyRichard F. TracannaGregg A. EisenbergMatthew P. Delguyd

Represented Gridiron Capital Partners in its initial platform acquisition of Jacent Strategic Merchandising, a provider of strategic impulse, in-line and check stand, merchandising products and solutions to retailers.

Key Contacts: Jennifer L. StapletonKevin D. MargolisJoseph N. GrossConnie A. PorterLeah BeitnerLisa M. KimmelSteven M. MossRyan M. KrisbyRichard F. TracannaJonathan R. ToddJohanna Fabrizio ParkerJoel R. PentzMichael J. Mozes

Represented the seller in its disposition of its fire-sprinkler installation and service business to private equity​.

Key Contacts: Leah BeitnerKathleen M. Vlasek

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Credentials

Education

University of Michigan Law School, 2011, J.D.
  • Contributing Editor, Michigan Journal of Race & Law
  • Student Attorney, Low Income Taxpayer Clinic
  • Treasurer, Women’s Law Student Association
  • cum laude
University of Michigan, 2009, B.A.
  • English Literature
  • graduated with high distinction

Clerkships and Bar Admissions

Illinois

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  • Listed, The Best Lawyers in America®: Ones to Watch, Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Tax Law, 2021-2025

  • Listed, Illinois Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2019