Massumi + Consoli plans to open an office in Silicon Valley with the addition of private equity and mergers and acquisitions partner Matt Stewart. The Palo Alto location will establish the law firm in a major center for technology transactions, private capital, and strategic acquisitions.
Stewart will join Massumi + Consoli from Weil, Gotshal & Manges. He brings more than 20 years of experience advising private equity sponsors and strategic buyers on sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions.
His client experience includes work for Advent International, BlackRock, Khosla Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners, TPG, and Trive Capital. That background gives the firm additional relationships with prominent investment organizations operating across growth equity, buyouts, venture capital, and other private-market strategies.
Stewart has received industry recognition for his transactional work. IFLR1000 named him a Notable Practitioner for U.S. M&A, while Law360 recognized him as a Rising Star in private equity. He has also appeared on The Daily Journal’s 40 Under 40 list and received recognition as an Emerging Leader from The M&A Advisor.
The expansion follows several senior partner appointments across Massumi + Consoli’s national platform. The firm recently opened an Orange County office and launched ElevenHundred+, a management services organization responsible for developing and operating its business, technology, and administrative infrastructure.
Massumi + Consoli positions itself as a modern alternative for middle-market private equity firms and acquisitive companies. Its operating model combines partner-led legal service with technology, data, artificial intelligence, and specialized operational support.
The firm believes the ElevenHundred+ structure can give lawyers access to resources normally associated with larger firms while addressing operational and retention problems that can affect traditional partnerships. Stewart cited this model as an important factor in his decision to join.
Silicon Valley provides Massumi + Consoli with proximity to technology companies, venture investors, private equity sponsors, founders, and strategic acquirers. The firm expects Stewart’s experience and relationships to help it develop a meaningful regional practice rather than merely establish a nominal office.
Stewart is expected to join in the coming weeks. His arrival strengthens the firm’s ability to advise on acquisitions, dispositions, growth investments, leveraged buyouts, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions.
KEY QUOTES
“The caliber of partners we’re attracting speaks to the strength of our platform and the opportunities ahead. Matt Stewart is the most recent example. He built a leading private equity practice. He had compelling opportunities to join some of the largest firms in the country. But he chose M+C because, in his words, this is the best platform to serve his clients. That’s a strong endorsement of what we’ve built so far and what we intend on building together.”
Peter Massumi, Co-Founder of Massumi + Consoli
“Expanding our presence in the Silicon Valley is a significant step for our firm and a natural extension of our private equity and M&A practice. We wanted to grow here with an exceptional lawyer who has the experience, relationships and reputation to help us build a meaningful presence. Matt brings all of that, and we’re excited about what we can build together.”
Anthony Consoli, Co-Founder of Massumi + Consoli
“Exceptional client outcomes is non-negotiable for me. My clients will be well-served at M+C. Further, the firm’s partnership with ElevenHundred+ addresses many of the issues destabilizing some of the larger law firms. It provides resources to grow the firm in a sustainable way while mitigating partner attrition. It’s a game-changer for our industry. It will deliver substantial value for clients. I’m thrilled to be a part of it.”
Matt Stewart, Incoming Partner at Massumi + Consoli