California-based law firm Sklar Kirsh LLP announced today the launch of its Intellectual Property (IP) Practice, with Alexandra Pakzad Brunetti, joining the firm as a Partner. The new practice expands Sklar Kirsh’s ability to advise businesses, entrepreneurs, creators and brand owners on protecting, managing, commercializing and maximizing the value of their intellectual property.
News
Sklar Kirsh LLP announced today that Founding Partner and Co-Chairman Jeffrey Sklar has been named a nominee in the Distinguished Dealmaker Award category for the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2026 M&A Awards.
Sklar Kirsh LLP announced today that five of its attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.
Sklar Kirsh LLP announced today that Partners Jeffrey Sklar and Scott Ehrlich have been recognized by the Los Angeles Times as “Private Equity & M&A Business Visionaries” for 2026.
Recent Deals & Decisions
Represented WiseTech Global Limited, leading developer of logistics execution software and supply chain technology, in its acquisition of FRDM.ai, developer of AI-powered supply chain risk and compliance intelligence technology, for up to $24,310,000.
Represented Starco Brands, Inc., a leading consumer products company in its acquisition of Custom Bakehouse, including the Sticky Fingers brand and licensed Marie Callender’s® baking mixes, for $8,000,000 in closing cash and up to $2,500,000 in earn-out consideration.
Read more here: https://investors.starcobrands.com/press-releases/detail/115/starco-brands-announces-acquisition-of-custom-bakehouse
Represented GL Gema, LLC, an affiliate of Green Leaf Partners, in connection with the acquisition of a multifamily property located in San Diego, California, for $80 million.
Represented 5th Gear III, LLC, a subsidiary of Abady Holdings, in connection with $103 million in mortgage and mezzanine financing secured by the Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills.


