About

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The Fishman Haygood Corporate/M&A team is recognized for its full-service corporate practice across the region and strong bench of transactional leaders. Our lawyers are routinely recognized as among the best corporate lawyers in the Gulf South.


We have extensive experience forming, capitalizing and counselling corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and other business organizations. For example:


  • We handle complex mergers and acquisitions of private and public companies. Our lawyers have been involved in some of the largest M&A transactions in Louisiana.
  • We represent clients in a diverse range of financing transactions, including public and private offerings of debt and equity securities.
  • We represent public reporting companies in SEC and stock exchange compliance and periodic SEC reporting and financial services companies in SEC, FINRA and state securities regulatory compliance.
  • Our lawyers advise boards of directors, both public and private, on matters of corporate governance, risk management, takeover defenses, shareholder and employee relations, corporate compliance, and corporate best practices.
  • We have substantial experience advising both providers and recipients of private equity financing, start-up and venture capital investments, small business administration financing, and other forms of financing.


Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Louisiana
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What the team is known for

Fishman Haygood LLP is recognized for its full-service corporate practice across the region and for its strong bench of transactional experts. The team regularly handles high-value M&A, private and public offerings and SEC regulatory matters for its diverse client base. It is also noted for its advice on corporate governance, risk management and takeover defense. The team draws on additional experience in areas such as real estate and banking, while also impressing in private equity and venture capital transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Fishman Haygood LLP advised Carr's Hill Capital Partners on a range of corporate matters including acquisitions and related financings.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Louis Y Fishman
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Louis Y Fishman
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Senior Statespeople

Louis Fishman is highly esteemed for his strength in corporate and securities issues.

Scott D Chenevert
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Scott D Chenevert
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Band 1

Scott Chenevert has a wealth of experience in handling M&A, most notably in the energy sector. He also advises clients on corporate governance, financing and securities compliance.

Maureen Gershanik
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Maureen Gershanik
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Band 2

Maureen Gershanik handles a wide range of matters, including advising on corporate governance and securities issues.

"Maureen is a talented lawyer with a sophisticated understanding of best practices."

"She continues to exceed our every expectation! As busy she is, she always provides you with her full attention and has an uncanny ability to explain very complex matters in a way that is easily understood."

Ranked Lawyers at
Fishman Haygood LLP

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Corporate/M&A

Louis Y Fishman
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Louis Y Fishman
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Senior Statespeople
Scott D Chenevert
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Scott D Chenevert
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Band 1
Maureen Gershanik
2
Maureen Gershanik
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Band 2

Members

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Clients

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Bernhard

CKX Lands, Inc.

Chaffe & Associates

Danos, LLC

Laitram LLC

Rouse’s Enterprises, LLC

Sanderson Farms, Inc.

Theocorp Holding Company LLC

Theodent LLC