Ian Smith

Ian Smith is a Partner at Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, a law firm based in California.14 His practice focuses on public and private securities, venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, business start-ups, and general corporate law and business matters.1 Smith represents a diverse range of clients, from individuals and privately held companies to large publicly-traded corporations.1

Smith joined Stradling as a Shareholder in their Santa Barbara office in July 2017, having previously been a business partner at Cooley.5 He is based in both the Santa Barbara and Los Angeles offices of Stradling.23

Some notable transactions Smith has been involved in include:

1. Representing a selling member of game developer Buffalo Studios, LLC, in its acquisition by Caesars Interactive Entertainment, Inc.
2. Representing Sientra, Inc. in its $65 million Series C financing
3. Representing JAMDAT Mobile, Inc. in its $680 million merger with Electronic Arts Inc.
4. Representing The FRS Company in multiple financing rounds and its acquisition of Nutravail1

Smith's LinkedIn profile confirms his role as Partner at Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, with his specialties listed as corporate law, public and private securities, venture capital financing, and mergers and acquisitions.4