Cyrus Abbassi

Cyrus Abbassi is a corporate attorney who advises clients on complex business transactions involving mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, and strategic joint ventures. His practice focuses on representing private equity funds, portfolio companies, entrepreneurs, and healthcare organizations in high-value corporate deals. He works with clients through every stage of a transaction, from structuring and negotiation to closing. His experience includes deals ranging from lower middle market transactions to multi-billion-dollar acquisitions across several industries.

Abbassi earned his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center and his B.A. from Emory University. His legal education provided a strong foundation in corporate law, business transactions, and regulatory matters. During his academic training, he developed an interest in corporate dealmaking and complex financial structures, which later became the primary focus of his legal career, representing clients in major corporate transactions.

Throughout his practice, Abbassi represents clients in buy-side and sell-side transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, growth equity investments, and joint ventures. His work frequently involves healthcare and business services sectors, where he advises physician practices, ambulatory surgery centers, healthcare systems, and veterinary platforms. He also assists private equity firms and portfolio companies with strategic investments and platform acquisitions designed to support expansion and long-term business growth.

Cyrus Abbassi is particularly known for his work involving ambulatory surgery center transactions and private equity investments in healthcare organizations. He regularly advises clients on regulatory considerations, corporate structuring, and strategic partnerships within highly regulated industries. By combining legal knowledge with a practical business perspective, he helps clients navigate complicated transactions and reach solutions that support their operational goals and long-term investment strategies.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Sheppard Mullin
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, The Florida Bar
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association

Licensed State

• New York
• Florida
• Illinois

Education

• Georgetown University Law Center
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Emory University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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