Lippes Mathias LLP was proud to represent Cornerstone Capital Partners, Inc. (“Cornerstone”) in its recapitalization of RidgeRock Retaining Walls, LLC (“RidgeRock”), a Charlotte, N.C.-based distributor of proprietary and patented segmental concrete blocks used in retaining wall construction. 

The Lippes Mathias deal team was led by John J. Koeppel (partner and private equity/independent sponsor practice team leader) and included Sara A. Qureshi (M&A / PE counsel), J. Tyler Finn (M&A / PE senior associate), Matthew H. Maizes (M&A / PE senior associate), Mitchell J. Ream (finance senior associate), Megan N. Ha (finance senior associate), Alana M. Becker (private equity associate), and Thomas A. Mitchell (tax counsel). The placement agent to Cornerstone was BGL Partners. 

The transaction, which closed on October 14, 2025, also included debt and equity support from Source Capital and Everside Capital Partners. 

Marriott & Co. served as the exclusive financial advisor to RidgeRock. 

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