Best Lawyers in New York, United States for Corporate Law
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Joanna Hazelton is a corporate transactional lawyer representing a wide range of corporate clients in joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions and related corporate governance matters. She advises clients across multiple industries, including manufacturing, retail, pharmaceutical, healthcare, technology and several services sectors. Joanna’s experience includes advising nonprofit corporations in affiliations and disaffiliations, mergers, dissolutions, orga...
Bianca Costa Rodriguez focuses her practice on complex real estate transactions across various asset classes, including multi-tiered debt financings, construction loans, sales, acquisitions, and large scale development projects. Ms. Costa Rodriguez also represents equity investors in connection with the acquisition and development of commercial real estate properties, including the structuring, negotiation and financing for those transactions.
Kevin Lelonek focuses his law practice in the areas of business litigation and business bankruptcy and reorganization. He works closely with clients ranging from large private-sector companies, to family-owned businesses and non-profit organizations. In every matter, Kevin works closely with the client to identify the nuances of their individual situation, and craft a plan that best meets their unique needs. Business Litigation As a member of our litigation practice group, Kevin works closely...
Charles Goodwin is an associate in Tannenbaum Helpern’s Corporate practice group. Prior to joining the firm, Charles was the James L. Biggane Fellow at the New York State Senate Finance Committee, where he was a member of the Tax and Revenue team. During New York’s 2021-2022 Budget process, Charles provided legal and financial analysis on a number of ground-breaking legislative reforms in New York State, including the legalization of mobile sports wagering, the legalization of rec...
Holt P. Baker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Holt P., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Holt P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jason Krochak is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Jason, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jason is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lucy Corrigan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Lucy, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lucy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Smith Alpert is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Smith, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Smith is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jose Vivanco is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Jose, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jose is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Yasaman Rahmani-Givi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Yasaman, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Yasaman is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ashley A. Kerr is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Ashley A., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ashley A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Carolyn Lavin DeVaughn concentrates her practice in corporate law, banking and finance, estate planning, and representing school districts, private schools, and charter schools in education law matters. Corporate Law Carolyn works with clients of all sizes across various industries on a full-range of corporate services including: Small business formation including LLCs and corporations Drafting operating agreements Creating articles of organization and corporate bylaws Assisting with the sale...
Andrew Butler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Andrew, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Adam D. Rose is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Adam D., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Adam D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Dario Ciapponi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Dario, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dario is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
John Michael Lyon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. John Michael, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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