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About
Provided by Joseph A Coco
Practice Areas
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.
Personal
JD, Fordham University School of Law, 1981 (Member, Fordham Law Review); BBA, Finance, Iona College, 1978 (summa cum laude).
Chambers Review
USA
Joseph Coco handles equity offerings in REITs as well as joint ventures and other structural matters.
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.
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Provided by Chambers
"Joseph is a superb lawyer."
"He is a quick and efficient lawyer.
"Joseph is a superb lawyer."
"He is a quick and efficient lawyer.