John M. Brandow

Mr. Schnell focuses on U.S. and international mergers and acquisitions. He also advises on private equity, anti-takeover preparedness and shareholder activism, financings and corporate governance. Mr. Schnell has been named as one of the leading lawyers practicing in the U.S. and has been recognized globally and in the U.S. as a leading lawyer in areas such as M&A, private equity, finance, corporate, corporate governance, health care and Latin America. Surveys that recognize Mr. Schnell i...

Paul Bondor is a partner of Desmarais LLP, where his practice focuses on the litigation of complex, technology-driven disputes, particularly patent infringement jury trials. Mr. Bondor started his career as a law clerk for the Honorable Louis L. Stanton in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. After his clerkship, he began private practice with Kenyon & Kenyon, where he was elected a partner in 2001. In 2004, John M. Desmarais asked him to join the New York office...

Jeffrey Chery is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Copyright Law. Jeffrey practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey Chery since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jeffrey Chery is held by other lawyers.

Timothy Corbo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Timothy practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Timothy Corbo since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Timothy Corbo is held by other lawyers.

Oscar N. Pinkas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Bankruptcy. Oscar N. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Oscar N. Pinkas since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Oscar N. Pinkas is held by other lawyers.

Martin Edelman is of counsel in the Real Estate practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s New York office. Mr. Edelman has more than 30 years of experience and concentrates his practice on real estate and corporate mergers and acquisitions transactions. The focus of Mr. Edelman’s practice has been large, complex transactions, including cross-border transactions. He has been involved in all stages of legal development of pioneering financial structures, including partici...

Richard Volack is a Partner at Peckar & Abramson PC , based in New York, New York, where he focuses his practice on Construction Law . He is also Chair of the firm’s Cyber Security & Data Privacy practice. Richard represents general contractors, construction managers, and project owners on a wide range of construction-related matters, including dispute resolution and project risk issues. His experience includes matters involving breach of contract, construction and design defect...

Steven M. Charney is Chair of Peckar & Abramson PC and practices in the areas of Construction Law and Litigation – Construction . Based in New York, New York, Steve represents contractors, developers, and owners on complex construction matters throughout the United States. Steve’s practice focuses on providing legal counsel and dispute resolution services to contractors, including companies consistently ranked among the largest in the industry by Engineering News-Record. His b...

Attorney Ellyn Hurd is a partner at Simmons Hanly Conroy. She joined the firm in 2012 and has focused her practice on fighting the opioid epidemic and helping victims of sexual abuse and social media addiction. “My intense focus on procedural matters and evidentiary issues allows the team as a whole to make critical strategic decisions quickly and accurately,” said Ellyn. “It’s grueling but satisfying. We are fighting the good fight.” Before joining the firm, Ell...

Robert S. Bernstein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Real Estate. Robert S. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Robert S. Bernstein since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Robert S. Bernstein is held by other lawyers.