Joseph A Coco
Global Guide 2024
Band 4 : Corporate/M&A (International & Cross-Border)
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Provided by Joseph A Coco
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M&A specialist that has led high-profile acquisition and disposition transactions, private equity matters and financings in diverse industries for more than 30 years. His deep industry knowledge and cutting-edge yet practical guidance make him a trusted advisor to both public and private companies on numerous negotiated and hostile acquisitions, initial public offerings and many of the largest, most complex REIT transactions. Also counsels clients on a wide range of corporate, securities law, corporate governance matters and shareholder activism defense. He has been involved in more than 150 major publicly disclosed M&A, REIT and financing transactions, including over 100 deals valued at more than $1 billion each. Mr. Coco has also represented several S&P 500 companies, including REITs, and is one of the world’s leading lawyers in the assisted/senior care facilities space, having advised on more than $60 billion in deals in this area.
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JD, Fordham University School of Law, 1981 (Member, Fordham Law Review); BBA, Finance, Iona College, 1978 (summa cum laude).
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Joseph Coco is well thought of for his corporate practice which incorporates expertise in M&A, financings and securities matters. His broad industry focus includes expertise in healthcare and financial services deals.