Overview
Rakesh Parikh is Of Counsel in the firm’s Richmond office. He focuses his practice on representing business owners, operators, private equity sponsors, and management teams in mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, entity formation, corporate governance, and securities offerings.
Rakesh also advises clients on a wide range of commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, technology and intellectual property matters, insurance, finance, and general regulatory compliance. His approach is practical and business-minded, with an emphasis on helping clients move deals forward, manage risk, and achieve strategic growth objectives.
Before joining Kaufman & Canoles, Rakesh represented private equity firms and middle-market businesses as outside counsel, served as Senior Counsel for a global insurance company, and acted as General Counsel for a leading national fuel distributor. This combination of inhouse and private practice experience gives him a unique perspective on both the legal and operational challenges of complex transactions and day-to-day business management.
Representative Matters
Represented several concrete and construction suppliers in corporate restructuring, master contract development, and mergers and acquisitions
Represented owner of a large convenience store and gas station portfolio in the sale of its business to a major market participant
Represented a large landscaping company in the sale of its business to a private equity firm
Represented a large lawn care company in the recapitalization of its business
Represented a fire protection company in the sale of its business to a private equity buyer
Represented a private equity-backed client in the sale of a portfolio company to an international buyer by way of reverse triangular merger
Represented a private equity-backed supply chain expert in the acquisition of a leading custom tool manufacturer
Represented a private equity-backed inventory management solutions company in the asset acquisition of the assets of a Vendor Managed Inventory services provider
Represented a private equity-backed C-parts distributor in the acquisition of a supply chain logistics and fasteners distribution company
Represented a national private investigations firm in the sale of its business
Represented a regional window installation firm in the sale of its assets to a national installer of bath, windows, and doors
Represented a private mortgagee in formation and structuring matters
Represented a concierge medical practice in establishing document retention policies
Recognition & Honors
Honors & Recognitions
Virginia’s Legal Elite; Virginia Business Magazine, 2025
Press & Publications
News
Community & Professional
Associations
Association of Corporate Growth; Member
Virginia Bar Association; Corporate Counsel Section; Former Chair
Virginia State Bar; Corporate Counsel Section
Richmond Bar Association; Corporate Counsel Section
Association of Corporate Counsel; Former Member
Credentials
Education
North Carolina State University; B.S. & B.A., 2009
College of William & Mary; Mason School of Business; M.B.A, 2013
William & Mary Law School; J.D., 2013
Court Admissions
Virginia
