Irell & Manella is a law firm founded in 1941 and is based in Los Angeles, California. Firm's client base is diverse, ranging from privately held businesses, including start-up and emerging growth companies, public companies, private equity funds, and individual investors. The firm provides services in various practice areas including tax, intellectual property, insolvency, and real estate groups. Irell's practice includes mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, public and private offerings of both equity and debt securities, corporate governance counseling and general business matters.