CHAMBERLAIN HRDLICKA ADVISES PAGE IN ITS SALE TO STANTEC

Houston-based team led by Habeeb "Hobbs" Gnaim represents Page in its sale to Stantec creating the second-largest architecture firm in the United States

HOUSTON, Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chamberlain Hrdlicka is pleased to announce its representation of Page, a leading multidisciplinary architecture and engineering firm, in its completed acquisition by Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and consulting. The transaction creates the second-largest architecture firm in the United States.

Led by Houston-based shareholder Habeeb "Hobbs" Gnaim, chair of the firm's Tax Planning & Business Transactions practice, Chamberlain Hrdlicka advised Page through various phases of the transaction, including deal structuring, due diligence, and negotiation. The transaction was supported by Umair Karowadia, Marianne Standley, Pearson Wolk, David M. Pierson, Aly Dossa, Joshua A. Sutin, Jack Li, and William Cowan.

Page is a long-time client of Gnaim, who has represented the firm for nearly 20 years.

"This is a transformative moment for both Page and the broader architecture, engineering and design industry, and we are proud to have played a role in bringing it to completion," said Gnaim. "The transaction reflects the strength of our M&A, transactional and tax practices, and our ability to guide clients through high-value, high-impact deals."

The acquisition brings together two powerhouse firms with complementary strengths in architecture, engineering, and consulting, and significantly expands Stantec's presence in key U.S. markets. Page, founded in 1898, is widely recognized for its innovative work across healthcare, academic, government, and commercial sectors.

This transaction creates the second largest architecture firm in the U.S. and the largest integrated engineering and architecture firm in North America.

Chamberlain Hrdlicka's representation of Page in this landmark transaction continues its track record of advising clients in significant M&A deals across a range of industries. The firm was recently named M&A Law Firm of the Year by the M&A Advisor, underscoring its strength in complex M&A transactions. The firm's M&A practice group helps clients structure and finance a full range of transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, public offerings, private placements, and joint ventures/strategic alliances, for optimal outcomes under federal, state, local, and international tax laws.

About Chamberlain Hrdlicka
Chamberlain Hrdlicka is a diversified business law firm with offices in Atlanta, Houston, Philadelphia, and San Antonio. The firm represents both public and private companies as well as individuals and family-owned businesses across the nation. In addition to tax planning and tax controversy, the firm offers corporate, securities and finance, employment law and employee benefits, energy law, estate planning and administration, intellectual property, international and immigration law, commercial and business litigation, real estate, and construction law.

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