Best Lawyers in New York, United States for Corporate Law
Kevin Cheng is a corporate lawyer with experience advising clients on capital markets transactions, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and general corporate law matters. Prior to joining WilmerHale, Mr. Cheng was a corporate associate at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP in New York, where he represented private and public company clients primarily in capital markets transactions, mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance matters. Mr. Cheng also previously completed a second...
Erika Wood is a corporate , mergers and acquisitions , tax , and estate planning attorney at Meliora Law PLLC in Delmar, New York. She works with individuals, closely held businesses, nonprofits, and high net worth families to address legal and tax matters with practical, business-focused guidance. Erika is known for building strong client relationships and helping clients understand complex legal and financial issues in a clear and approachable way. Erika advises clients on a broad range of ...
Christopher Wing is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Christopher practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher Wing since 2026. 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 Christopher Wing is held by other lawyers.
Samantha’s practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, private company transactions, and corporate governance. She represents clients across a range of industries, including technology, professional services, and healthcare, guiding them through complex business transactions, regulatory compliance, and governance matters. With extensive experience in transactional law, Samantha helps businesses navigate acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other high-stakes deals, deliverin...
Travis Ortiz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law and Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law. Travis practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Travis Ortiz since 2026. 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 Travis Ortiz is held by other lawyers.
Neil ODonnell is a founding partner at Legal Scale. His practice primarily focuses on private equity transactions and fund formation. Neil represents investors and emerging-growth companies with early-stage financings, including issuances of SAFEs, warrants, convertible debt and other equity securities. He also provides advice on compliance and corporate governance for his clients. Prior to founding Legal Scale, Neil spent several years raising and deploying debt and equity capital to purchas...
Patrick Toolan is an associate in Nixon Peabody’ s Corporate Transactions practice group. Patrick focuses his practice on a wide range of corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital investments, and other transactional matters. My focus I represent corporate and private equity clients on a broad range of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and equity financings. I also advise clients on general corporate matters, entit...
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