Salvatore Cali advises private equity sponsors, private equity-backed portfolio companies and privately held businesses on mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. His practice includes middle-market transactions, platform and add-on acquisitions supporting buy-and-build strategies, private equity investments, joint ventures and strategic partnerships.

He has particular experience in the residential home services and commercial services sectors, with additional transaction experience in business services, manufacturing, industrials, distribution and health care, including acquisitions of physician practices and transactions supporting the growth and geographic expansion of private equity-backed specialty medical platforms. His work encompasses both the acquisition and sale of privately held businesses

Sal works closely with clients to understand their businesses, investment priorities and the commercial considerations influencing their decisions. Whether advising a business owner on a sale to a private equity-backed buyer, helping a portfolio company execute an acquisition strategy or handling a transaction involving multiple facilities or markets, he focuses on each client's objectives and the legal considerations involved in achieving them. His approach emphasizes building long-term relationships and providing practical guidance as clients pursue acquisitions, investments and other strategic opportunities.

Recognizing that clients' legal needs often extend beyond a single practice area, Sal serves as a consistent point of contact for a broad range of legal matters. He works with colleagues across Polsinelli to connect clients with the firm's resources and address needs beyond the immediate transaction.