Frank Bacelli is an experienced transactional lawyer who represents private equity sponsors, portfolio companies and public and private companies in complex domestic and cross-border transactions.
A strategic advisor to leading funds, he has guided clients through hundreds of transactions including leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, growth equity investments, corporate carve-outs, add-on acquisitions, divestitures and high-value exits with a focus on transactions in the aerospace, defense and government services sectors. He has extensive experience advising on deals involving defense and national security concerns as well as helping U.S.-based companies purchase businesses in Australia, Canada, Europe and Asia.
With more than 25 years of deal experience, Frank combines technical skill with practical, commercial judgment to assist clients in advancing their strategic goals. He is consistently recognized as a leading lawyer in Corporate/M&A and Private Equity by Chambers USA and previously served as leader of the firm’s Private Equity practice and Aerospace, Defense & Government Services team.
In addition to his work in the aerospace, defense and government services industry, Frank advises clients on strategic transactions in the technology, software, telecom, healthcare and consumer products industries.
Frank also serves as outside general counsel to his sponsor clients’ portfolio companies, providing day-to-day legal guidance and strategic counsel to boards of directors and management teams navigating operational, regulatory and transactional challenges.