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Corporate/M&A
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CSG’s Corporate & Securities Group provides this stewardship to help owners achieve their goals.
Leveraging the collective experience of nearly 20 dedicated corporate attorneys, we ease the burden on owners and their executive teams by bringing to bear the hallmark of our service approach: creative problem solving, informed by an intimate knowledge of each client’s business and industry.
Our clients vary in size from small, closely-held businesses to Fortune 500 corporations, and operate across a diverse range of industries – including banking and financial services, life sciences and healthcare, food and beverage, technology and real estate.
Our engagements cover a myriad of matters across this complex area of law, including:
- Corporate Finance
- Corporate Governance
- Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Outside General Counsel Services
- Private Equity
- Securities Law Compliance
- Venture Capital & Emerging Growth
The attorneys in our Corporate & Securities Group understand that effective legal counsel not only uncovers the obstacles blocking client objectives – but also proactively clears the path towards success, using cost-effective solutions, to ensure transactions remain on track. The group works closely with colleagues in the firm’s Tax, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, Employment, Real Estate, Intellectual Property and other groups to address the related issues that often arise over the course of a transaction.
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Strengths
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The attention to detail is excellent. The advice is appropriately positioned but also business-minded.
Corporate/M&A respondentUSAThe firm’s strengths lie in the quick response times, excellent transparency and ability to focus directly on the matter at hand. They provide clear, practical advice, highlighting potential future risks or opportunities without overwhelming clients with unnecessary information.
Corporate/M&A respondentUSAThey provide thoughtful and diligent representation that is efficient and responsive to client's needs. They're extremely responsive, diligent and thoughtful.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 3 
Band 3 Edward B. Stevenson
Edward Stevenson assists consumer goods manufacturers, among other clients, with acquisitions and other transactional matters. He also provides a broad range of other corporate advice.
Ed is a consummate professional. He knows the M&A space, provides clear advice and supports the business demands through closing.
Corporate/M&A respondentUSAEd takes the time to understand the business so that his advice is practical.
Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
Band 3 
Band 3 H. Glenn Tucker
Glenn Tucker of Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi maintains a longstanding practice focused on an array of corporate transactions, including M&A.
He is a very smart, hardworking attorney who represents his clients, and the profession, well.
Corporate/M&A respondentUSAGlenn is an excellent transactional lawyer who places client needs at the forefront.
Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
Band 5 
Band 5 Rhonda Carniol
Rhonda Carniol is a strong corporate attorney who advises clients on significant M&A transactions and joint ventures.
Rhonda is a savvy, commercial lawyer. She is someone you want in your corner when you need a deal to get done.
Corporate/M&A respondentUSARhonda was the whole legal package.
Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
Ranked Individuals at Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC (3)
New Jersey
Edward B. Stevenson
Head of Corporate/M&A
View profile H. Glenn Tucker
Corporate/M&A
View profile Rhonda Carniol
Corporate/M&A
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Members
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Glenn Stein
Head of Department
Laurence Smith
Head of Department
H. Glenn Tucker
View profile of H. Glenn TuckerRhonda Carniol
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