Corporate/M&A & Private Equity
USA Guide 2024 : Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds
Band 3
Contact number
+1 215 979 1000About
Provided by Duane Morris LLP
Duane Morris provides practical and creative legal counsel, while assisting clients in complying with regulatory, statutory and other legal mandates. Our corporate lawyers share our clients' entrepreneurial passion and deliver responsive representation that is important for successful business organizations.
We advise clients in forming business entities and assist them in defining the rights and relationships of owners and stockholders. For companies in other stages of the business life cycle, our group develops and implements exit strategies and handles succession planning matters (particularly for closely held or privately held entities).
We are experienced in negotiating, drafting and reviewing agreements of all types, including employment, distribution, manufacturing, licensing, outsourcing and other agreements. Our lawyers regularly advise on technology licensing, transfer and collaboration arrangements for information, life sciences and other technologies. For many clients, we provide guidance for compliance with international trade, import-export controls, customs and other regulatory requirements.
Range of Services
- Strategic Business Planning
- Joint Ventures and Strategic Alliances
- Corporate Governance
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Private Equity/Venture Capital
- Securities Law
- Corporate Compliance
Chambers Review
Duane Morris LLP is a respected operator in the Pennsylvania market with a varied corporate practice. The firm is very active in M&A and securities work advising on joint ventures, corporate governance and other transactional issues. It regularly assists private equity funds and financial institutions with structuring private debt or equity investments.
Work Highlights
- Duane Morris LLP represented Hill International in its sale to Global Infrastructure Solutions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"There is a deep bench of talent at the firm."
"Duane Morris has very sophisticated lawyers with impeccable credentials."
"They are responsive and provide excellent advice."
"There is a deep bench of talent at the firm."
"Duane Morris has very sophisticated lawyers with impeccable credentials."
"They are responsive and provide excellent advice."
Notable Practitioners
Kathleen Shay is well regarded for her work on commercial matters in the life sciences sector. Her expertise covers capital markets, acquisitions and licensing.
Richard Silfen is cochair of the mergers and acquisitions division of the Duane Morris corporate practice group. He offers expertise in capital markets, private equity and M&A to clients in a broad range of industries.
"Richard Silfen is able to advise on strategy related to financing, securities and corporate matters."
Darrick Mix is experienced in acting on acquisitions. He is noted for his expertise in securities issues.
"Darrick is an excellent attorney who is extremely responsive."
Michael Harrington maintains a recognized corporate practice. He advises on acquisitions and financings in the healthcare and technology sectors.
"Michael is terrific. He is highly respected and extremely competent."
"Mike is a great adviser and transactional attorney."
"Michael is very knowledgeable and a real pleasure to work with."
"Michael is truly a great lawyer. We get thoughtful, pragmatic advice from him every time."
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