Transact with confidence

M&A and General Counsel

Bowles PLLC is a modern law firm for dealmakers and business leaders.

We were founded on a simple, enduring principle: provide exceptional counsel with a pragmatic approach and predictable pricing.

Our firm provides transactional and general counsel services to founder-led and family-owned businesses, private investment firms and their portfolio companies. We meet clients where they are in the business journey with tailored solutions. Reach out today to learn more.

Partner with trusted counsel on your next M&A deal.

$50 Billion
aggregate value

100+
transactions

Navigate legal issues with practical, experienced lawyers.

Cross-industry experience

National network of specialists

Our Services

  • M&A Counsel

    Mergers and acquisitions require experienced deal counsel. Our experience runs the gamut of deals: asset purchases, stock purchases, mergers, corporate carve-outs, roll-ups, search fund transactions.

    We offer tailored solutions for buyers and sellers throughout the entire transaction cycle, including pre-market preparations and strategy, NDA and LOI preparation or review, due diligence support, transaction documentation, negotiations and closing.

  • Growth Transactions

    Growth takes many paths and partnerships. Working with pragmatic counsel to structure these deals can help protect your business and align incentives to achieve your goals.

    Our transactional services include partnerships, joint ventures, capital raising, commercial contracts and licensing deals.

  • General Counsel

    Running your business is hard enough. Navigating the law shouldn’t be.

    Our general counsel services support clients in corporate governance, entity formation and structuring, compliance counseling, contract management, employment, intellectual property and technology matters. When your matter requires subject matter expertise, our network of premier legal specialists is ready to help.

Launch your next deal with intention

Successful M&A deals begin with a well-crafted letter of intent. Bring in counsel early when initial terms and structure are being discussed.

We offer attractive LOI drafting and/or review services for buyers and sellers starting at $300 with a next-day turnaround.

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What Clients Are Saying

  • "I appreciate that I could rely on Matt for the legal due diligence and the contract negotiation of my first business acquisition. He handled all legal aspects with great care and competence moving us through all hurdles to a successful closing."

    Palma Bordan, Richmond Advantage

  • "Bowles PLLC 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. We highly recommend their personalized services for entrepreneurs and small businesses."

    Shawn McCoy, Precision Safe Sidewalks

  • "Matt is fantastic to work with. Extremely responsive and knowledgeable, understands the nuances of my business, and he has a great network of specialists when more niche needs arise. Exactly what I'm looking for in a go-to legal resource for my business. Thanks Matt!"

    Joe Foster, Chester Companies, a collection of home service businesses

Meet the Team

  • Matt Bowles

    Founder / Principal Attorney

    Read Bio

  • Shannon Smith

    Executive Assistant

    Prior Experience:
    Deloitte, Dixon Hughes

 Contact Us

Bowles PLLC
1213 W. Morehead St. 5F
Charlotte, NC 28208
team@bowleslegal.com
980.378.0725