Overview
Charles A. Martin is an associate in the Firm’s Corporate Department. Charles’ practice focuses on corporate transactions, securities and governance matters. He has significant experience advising clients throughout the life cycle of their businesses and across a range of industries.
Recognized for his meticulous and strategic approach, Charles understands that legal challenges do not exist in a vacuum—they are intertwined with his clients’ broader business goals. He takes the time to understand their priorities, offering practical, forward-thinking advice that drives growth and long-term success.
Charles has notable experience in:
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Securities transactions
- Corporate governance
- Entity formation
Before joining Glaser Weil, Charles gained extensive experience at several leading law firms. In these roles, he represented clients across the energy, healthcare, media and technology industries. His experience includes advising on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, structuring and negotiating secured credit facilities for renewable energy projects, and managing complex transactions involving various financial, regulatory and political stakeholders.
Charles earned his Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School and his Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, from Western Michigan University. He has been recognized among the Lawyers on the Fast Track by the California Legal Awards and named to the National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40. He is admitted to practice in California and Michigan and is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association.
Results
Charles’ notable experience includes his representation of:
- A regional banking and diversified financial services company in its acquisition of a commercial bank resulting in a merged entity holding approximately $3.5 billion in assets.*
- Eleven physician-owned entities in the sale of practices and facilities for $200 million to a surgical services business related to the formation of a strategic partnership.*
- The founder of a cryptocurrency and digital asset fund administrator in a company sale for $110 million in cash and stock consideration.*
- A UK-based e-commerce company in a $50 million acquisition of a beauty brand.*
- A global bank providing secured credit facilities for utility-scale energy projects, including a $140 million facility for a portfolio of battery storage projects.*
- A leading telecommunications company in the sale of the client’s $1.4 billion interest in a video streaming joint venture.*
- A family office in the $600 million purchase of interests in an NBA team and arena.*
- Emerging companies in connection with venture financing and corporate governance.*
*Denotes prior firm experience.
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Speaking Engagements
Panelist, "Corporate Law," 56th MWBLSA Regional Convention, Midwestern Region of the National Black Law Students Association, Detroit, MI, February 2023
Awards and Recognition
Awards and Recognition
California Legal Awards, Lawyers on the Fast Track, 2022
National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, 2021-24
Leadership and Community
Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association
Services
Education
J.D., Harvard Law School, 2018
B.A., Western Michigan University, 2015, summa cum laude
Admissions
- California
- Michigan
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