Garth D. Stevens

Bar Admissions

• Arizona
• California

Court Admissions

• Supreme Court of Arizona
• Supreme Court of California

Education

• Dalhousie Law School, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (LL.B.)
• Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada (B.A., honors)

Awards & Recognition

• The Best Lawyers in America®, Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2025)

Representative Transactions

Mergers and Acquisitions

• Represented multiple publicly traded waste management companies in multiple strategic acquisitions and roll-up transactions
• Represented integrated solid waste management and propane services company in sale to publicly traded waste management company
• Represented private owners of affiliated solid waste management companies in multiple strategic transactions and landfill development projects
• Represented liquid waste management company in multiple roll-up acquisitions
• Represented solar components manufacturing company in multiple acquisitions of other solar components manufacturers
• Represented leading professional dental education company in its sale to private equity firm
• Represented public semiconductor manufacturer in multiple strategic acquisitions
• Represented seller group in sale of pharmaceutical consulting company to Irish public company
• Represented heavy truck wheel manufacturer in acquisition of competing truck wheel company and in subsequent disposition of wheel component subsidiary
• Represented manufactured home company in two separate strategic acquisitions through Chapter 11, Section 363 sale transactions
• Represented computer reseller in multiple Chapter 11, Section 363 sale transactions of various divisions
• Represented sellers in sale of injection molding company to publicly traded strategic purchaser
• Represented sellers in sale of early childhood education centers company
• Represented sellers in sale of construction supply company to European acquirer
• Represented sellers in sale of internet dating web sites company to private equity firm
• Represented food products company in multiple strategic acquisitions
• Represented human genome sciences company in merger with medical diagnostics services company
• Represented seller in sale of chewing gum manufacturing business to publicly traded strategic purchaser
• Represented U.S. subsidiary of Canadian investment fund in acquisition of private waste water service company
• Represented sellers in sale of nutritional supplements company to private equity firm
• Represented buyer group in acquisition of multiple brand luxury automobile dealership
• Represented seller group in sale of swimming pool construction and retail products company to private equity firm

Venture Capital and Private Equity Services/Emerging Business Services

• Represented human genome sciences company in formation, multiple private placement equity financing rounds and negotiation of joint venture agreements
• Represented identity theft and privacy management solutions provider in formation and initial private placement financing rounds
• Represented high technology footbed company in reorganization, multiple private placement financings, and negotiation of agreements with strategic partners
• Represented food cooking technology company in multiple private placement financing rounds and related acquisition and development of intellectual property
• Represented private equity firm in convertible note investment in printed electronics company

International

• Represented U.S. food products company in acquisition of group of affiliated Canadian companies
• Represented Canadian public technology services company in multiple acquisitions of U.S. technology companies
• Represented U.S.-based call center company in acquisition of Philippines call center business and formation of Nicaraguan joint venture call center business
• Represented Philippines-based business process outsourcing company in acquisition of U.S. business process outsourcing company and integration with Indian affiliate
• Represented European solar equipment manufacturer in establishment and operation of U.S. business and negotiation of multiple product sale agreements
• Represented European telecom component manufacturer in negotiation of multiple umbrella sales agreements
• Represented U.S. printed circuit board producer in acquisition of Taiwan and South Korean businesses
• Represented U.S. semiconductor company in acquisition of Canadian semiconductor company
• Represented Canadian real estate investment fund in formation of U.S. subsidiaries and investment transactions
• Represented U.S. company in obtaining exclusive international license of UK construction materials manufacturing technology

Previous Professional Experience

• Lang Michener (now McMillan LLP), Associate, Vancouver, B.C. (1995-2000)

Professional Memberships and Activities

• MAPLE Business Council, Co-Founder and Director (2015-2020)
• FAA Certified Private Pilot; Instrument Rated

Community Involvement

• Emergency Services Air Crew, Civil Air Patrol (U.S. Air Force Auxiliary), 302 Composite Squadron (2022-Present)
• St. Joseph the Worker Board of Directors (2019-Present)
  • Chair (2024)
• DrugFreeAzKids.org, Board of Directors (2008-2014), Chairman (2011-2013)
• Honorary Commander, 425th Fighter Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona (2010-2012)
• Junior Achievement, Volunteer Middle School Classroom Advisor (2008-2013)

Representative Presentations and Publications

• “Is the Corporate Transparency Act Going To Be Brought Back to Life?” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (December 11, 2024)
• “The Corporate Transparency Act – Is it on Life Support?” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (December 5, 2024)
• “Understanding the New Reporting Obligations Under the Corporate Transparency Act,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (November 16, 2023)
• “Unfazed By US Election, M&A Is Poised For Growth,” Quoted, Law360 (October 20, 2020)
• “On Your Marks, Get Set… and Get Set Some More: Preparing a Private Company for Sale“
• “5 New Year’s Resolutions for M&A Attorneys,” Quoted, Law360 (January 1, 2020)
• “4 New Year’s Resolutions For M&A Attorneys,” Quoted, Law360 (January 1, 2019)