Lippes Mathias LLP is pleased to have served as legal counsel to its family office client Enceladus Partners in its investment in Embarq Creative, a provider of exhibit design, creative event solutions, and trade show services. The transaction was completed in partnership with Embarq Creative founders Karen Cohen and Andy Carr. 

Headquartered in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, Embarq Creative has delivered experiential marketing solutions for more than 25 years. The partnership positions the company for enhanced resources, expanded capabilities, and broader market reach while preserving its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to client partnerships. 

Enceladus Partners is a family office focused on partnering with businesses in the lower middle market. The firm brings a proven track record, with a team that has deployed more than $1.5 billion in equity across more than 85 transactions and 25-plus portfolio companies. The firm focuses on lower middle-market opportunities, offering flexible capital solutions and hands-on operational expertise. 

Lippes Mathias' multidisciplinary deal team included John J. Koeppel, partner, leader of the firm's private equity and independent sponsor teams, and firm executive committee member; private equity partner J. Tyler Finn; M&A senior associate Matthew H. Maizes; M&A associate Christopher J. Kolber; Jillian E. Deck, partner and co-leader of the firm's banking & financial transactions practice team; and tax partner Thomas A. Mitchell. 

About Lippes Mathias LLP 

Lippes Mathias is a full-service law firm with 230 attorneys serving clients regionally, nationally, and internationally. With offices in Buffalo, Clarence, Albany, Long Island, New York, Rochester, Syracuse, and Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; Greater Toronto Area; Chicago, Ill.; Jacksonville, Tampa Bay, and West Palm Beach, Fla.; Cleveland, Ohio; San Antonio, Texas; Oklahoma City, Okla.; and Washington, D.C., the firm represents publicly and privately owned companies, private equity and venture capital firms, independent sponsors, family offices, real estate developers, financial institutions, municipalities, governmental entities, and individuals. 

Ranked No. 204 on The National Law Journal’s NLJ 500 list of the largest law firms in the United States by attorney headcount, Lippes Mathias is proud to be recognized year after year by The Best Lawyers in America®, U.S. News – Best Lawyers®, Super Lawyers, and Chambers USA. For more information, visit www.lippes.com.