Our companies goals is to make long-term equity investments, primarily with its own equity capital. Canterbury is currently focused on micro-cap manufacturing and business service company investments that are generally overlooked by the broader private equity industry. Although we are always open to looking at unique situations.
With no pre-determined sale timeline, Canterbury retains each investment until an appropriate opportunity to accelerate company growth presents itself. There is no 5-7 years and out here.
So you've got a great business that doesn't fit the strict acquisition criteria of traditional market participants. That doesn't mean you don't have a great business. Our flexible structures, broad views and long-term perspective provide the ability to adapt to many deal situations.
Financial returns are important but so are opportunities for your team. We look to provide a suitable return on our invested capital while also providing growth and opportunities for both the company and its team. We believe great companies are built when everyone wins.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 2002 | 03/13/2022 |
MO | Good Standing, Active | 2001 | 02/07/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
Million Dollar Advocate | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2014 |
Million Dollar Advocate | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2014 |
Top Contributor | Avvo.com | 2013 |
Clients Choice Award | Avvo.com | 2013 |
Clients Choice Award | Avvo.com | 2012 |
Honor Corps | National Litigation Academy | 2011 |
Firm Profile- Meyer Capel, P.C. | Leading Lawyer Magazine | 2009 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Director | Canterbury Capital, LLC | 2014 - Present |
Attorney | Meyer Capel, P.C. | 2004 - 2016 |
Assistant Circuit Attorney | Office of the Circuit Attorney | 2002 - 2004 |
Attorney | Colliers Turley Martin Tucker | 2000 - 2002 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Illinois State Bar Association | General Assembly Member | 2013 - 2015 |
Illinois State Bar Association | Mentor | 2011 - 2014 |
Alliance Defense Fund | Allied Attorney | 2007 - 2016 |
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2005 - 2016 |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2005 - 2015 |
Champaign County Bar Association | Member | 2004 - 2016 |
Illinois State Bar Association | Member | 2002 - 2016 |
Missouri State Bar | Member | 2001 - 2016 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Saint Louis University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2001 |
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign | M.B.A. | 1999 |
Saint Louis University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1998 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Various | Free Speech Issues at Work and School | 2009 |
Basic Skills for New Attorneys | Client Communications: Setting the Right Expectations | 2008 |
Various | Free Speech Issues at Work and School | 2008 |
Various | Protecting the Sanctitiy of Life and Marriage | 2008 |
Small Business Legal Series | An Introduction to Business Structures | 2006 |
Small Business Series | Contracts: What you need to know | 2006 |
Small Business Series | Tips to Avoid a Lawsuit | 2006 |
Small Business Legal Series | Law, Technology and the Internet | 2006 |
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