Announcement | Feb 6, 2026Honigman Advises O2 Investment Partners and Its Platform, Straightaway Tire & Auto, on Acquisition of Silverlake Automotive

Honigman recently advised O2 Investment Partners and its platform, Straightaway Tire & Auto, on its acquisition of Silverlake Automotive, a five-location automotive repair brand.

This acquisition will be the first major expansion of Straightaway's presence into the new territory of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. It is also an indication of the company's continued expansion and the growth-accelerating opportunities it offers to local brands nationwide.

Additionally, the transaction marks the fifth brand to join under the Straightaway name. Not only that, but Straightaway has completed 12 strategic acquisitions since June 2025, adding 18 new locations, and bringing its total footprint to 87 locations nationwide.

The Honigman corporate deal team of Evan J. Leibhan, Nicholas Pedersen, Paul W. Howarah, George M. Cobane, and Moshe T. Gottesfeld and the finance deal team of Michelle Bleda Drew, Lauren Legner, and Imon Govan advised O2 Investment Partners and Straightaway Tire & Auto Brand on the transaction.