Acquirers and Sellers
Counsel tailored for the Lower Middle Market

About Our Services
The lower middle market (call it $10m-$100m enterprise value) involves unique complexities and personalities. Proviso is optimally positioned to help clients navigate dealmaking in this segment.
We do plenty of smaller transactions too. Deal versatility is a hallmark of our firm.
Sophisticated buy-side and sell-side expertise
Action-oriented advice
Tailored service offerings
Tech-forward approach
Predictable pricing
Acquirers
We represent strategic corporate buyers, private capital, independent sponsors and other accredited investors in small and lower middle market transactions.
Partner with Proviso to help execute your acquisition playbook.
Sellers
We serve founder-led, family-owned and other closely-held businesses on exit transactions and buyouts. Consequential, life-changing events require experienced counsel to advocate for the seller and match up against big institutional lawyers.
We also represent large strategics and private investors in divestitures, spinoffs and corporate carveouts, providing effective service with a lean deal team.
Talk with us about sell-side services.
Legal Management
Whether you own one business or a portfolio of companies, legal should be a key part of your operational infrastructure.
Protect your business and enhance growth with a firm equipped to manage general counsel, contracting and compliance functions: before, during and after the deal.
TESTIMONIALS
Hear It From Our Clients
“Great job supporting and advising on a buy-side acquisition, from due diligence through to closing. the table stakes competencies are all there, and the communication, responsiveness, and availability were all extremely helpful … the team also went above and beyond their scope to handle document production and other activities that would have normally been the responsibility of the seller's counsel”
Dean Avgiris
The Mobile Locker Co.
“Delivers outstanding legal support, expertly handling our legal reviews and compliance needs with clarity and precision. their practical approach and timely communication have made navigating complex issues seamless”
Shawn McCoy
Precision Safe Sidewalks
“Handled all legal aspects with great care and competence moving us through all hurdles to a successful closing”
Palma Bordan
Richmond Advantage
“Extremely responsive and knowledgeable, understands the nuances of my business … and has a great network of specialists when more niche needs arise”
Joe Foster
Chester Companies,
a collection of home services businesses
“Quick, seamless, and transparent. they helped me with some critical documents for my business and turned everything around ahead of schedule”
Jason Lalk
Remote Growth Partners
“Extremely responsive and on top of things even though our timelines fell over December holidays… super grateful”
Daniel Solid
BlueRyse
“Able to work on accelerated timelines as needed for quick turnarounds. we're happy with the outcome and looking forward to continuing to work with Matt and his team for any future legal needs”
Roy Walker
Carroll Mechanical


