Atar Capital’s Brett Crowell Named Finalist for Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2025 Corporate Counsel Awards

LOS ANGELES, CA – Atar Capital is proud to celebrate Brett Crowell, Director and General Counsel, being named a finalist for the Los Angeles Business Journal‘s prestigious 2025 Corporate Counsel Awards, in recognition of his impact at Atar Capital and the broader Los Angeles business community.

Since joining Atar Capital in February 2024, Crowell has played a pivotal role in enhancing the firm’s financial and commercial due diligence processes, enabling seamless transaction execution and operational excellence for affiliate companies. His expertise spans mergers and acquisitions, taxation, and transactional counsel, bringing speed and certainty to Atar Capital’s deal-making capabilities.

“Brett has been instrumental in strengthening our legal infrastructure and supporting our affiliate companies through complex transactions,” said Cyrus Nikou, Founder and Managing Partner of Atar Capital. “His expertise has enabled us to conduct deals with greater speed and certainty. We’re incredibly proud of this accolade and grateful for Brett’s continued dedication to our mission of impactful investing.”

The LABJ’s Corporate Counsel Awards celebrate in-house attorneys who have made remarkable impacts within their companies, showcasing excellence in legal strategy, corporate governance, and business leadership.

Crowell’s nomination reflects his instrumental role in advancing Atar Capital’s legal operations and supporting the firm’s mission of impactful investing. He previously co-led the M&A tax practice at GHJ, where he advised on both buy-side and sell-side domestic and cross-border transactions.

“I’m humbled and honored by this recognition, which reflects the collaborative spirit and shared commitment to excellence at Atar Capital,” said Crowell. “Working alongside such talented professionals in the effort to effect positive generational change through strategic investments has been incredibly rewarding. I’m grateful for this opportunity to contribute to Atar’s mission and to be part of an organization that values both legal rigor and purposeful growth.”

About Atar Capital

Atar Capital is a global private investment firm that acquires a wide range of lower middle market businesses exhibiting opportunities for growth, revitalization and significant value creation. Atar Capital’s principals have collectively completed 90 private equity transactions across 18 countries worldwide.

Atar Capital’s combination of operational expertise, industry knowledge and investment experience provide a unique edge in creating value and working as a true partner with its affiliated companies. The firm assists in activities ranging from growing the business to improving operations and financial performance, leveraging all available resources and talent within Atar’s leadership team, as well as its bench of seasoned senior advisors with deep sector and functional expertise. For more information, please visit https://atarcapital.com/.