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Richard Silfen
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Band 2 : Corporate/M&A: Securities
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About
Provided by Richard Silfen
Practice Areas
Mr. Silfen is Co-Chair of the Mergers & Acquisitions Division of the firm's Corporate Practice Group. Her regularly advises companies and their boards, as well as fund sponsors and their portfolio companies, in capital markets and other capital-raising transactions, mergers and acquisitions and control transactions.
Mr. Silfen also assists emerging and private equity-backed companies to develop plans for the growth and development of their businesses and technologies, including collaborative and strategic partnerships, and joint venture arrangements. His practice focuses include the healthcare/life sciences, fintech, cannabis and real estate sectors.
Career
Duane Morris LLP: Partner, 2007-2014, 2015-present; VEREIT, Inc.: Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, 2014-2015; Cangen Biotechnologies, Inc.: President and Chief Financial Officer, 2004-2006; Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP: Partner, 2000-2004; Wolf, Block, Schorr and Solis-Cohen LLP: Vice Chairman, Corporate Department, 1999-2000, Partner, 1996-2000; Securities & Exchange Commission, Division of Corporation Finance, 1987-90: Staff Attorney, Office of Chief Counsel and Office of Mergers and Acquisitions, Attorney-Adviser, Disclosure Operations Office
Professional Memberships
GMH Communities Trust
Personal
The University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., 1987; Baylor University, B.A. (Physics), 1983
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