Mario Fausto is a partner at Sayar Fausto LLP primarily working in the area of venture funding, emerging growth companies and mergers and acquisitions. Since 1999, he has advised clients within and outside the United States on securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, investment structures, strategic technology transactions and general corporate matters, and worked as a corporate securities attorney while at Bingham McCutchen (formerly McCutchen Doyle Brown and Enersen, LLP).

Securities Law. Mr. Fausto has worked in both the securities administrative and judicial arenas as well as provided compliance advice relating to private and public equity, PIPES, mergers and acquisitions and structuring investment entities providing value added tax, corporate governance, and technology transaction advice. He assists companies in designing complex and innovative securities, tax and accounting transactions that incorporate hybrid finance, investment, acquisition, and technology licensing elements.

Mergers and Acquisitions. Mr. Fausto has represented entrepreneurs, companies, and intellectual property holding companies in preparation for acquisitions or in their being acquired, and has international acquisition advice to multinational corporations that combine complex cross-licensing and milestone driven arrangements. He regularly acts as acquisition counsel to management and equity holders with compliance matters and strategic opportunities.

Litigation Consultation. Mr. Fausto has participated in complex litigation matters involving securities law issues relating to fraud, misrepresentation and investment adviser compliance. He assists investment funds in minimizing risk/exposure to securities violations while maximizing the funds integrity and business opportunity. He has provided pivotal advice to investment funds under investigation by California and Federal regulators and assisted in negotiating settlements.

Bankruptcy.  Mr. Fausto has represented creditor and debtor companies in Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings, as well as individuals in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13.  He provides financial guidance and assists in negotiations with debtors or creditors ensuring a equitable return to each of the parties.

Tax Matters. Mr. Fausto represents companies and individuals in addressing their tax issues, including offer and compromise and assisting with claims submitted to the IRS and FTB in pro se matters or through the taxpayer advocate service. He is regularly consulted by clients on tax matters, including compliance and advocacy.

Professional affiliation:

California Bar Association
Santa Clara Bar Association
San Mateo Bar Association

Professional Education:

B.A. Political Science & Administration of Justice - San Jose State University
J.D. Santa Clara University School of Law (1999)

Admitted: California