Department profile
Cole Schotz P.C.

Corporate/M&A

USA Guide 2026 : New Jersey


Cole Schotz P.C.

About

Provided by Cole Schotz P.C.

Successful business transitions are rarely created at the negotiating table; they’re built through years of sound decisions and thoughtful planning.

The Corporate Transactions Practice at Cole Schotz provides comprehensive legal counsel to support clients through every phase of business ownership, growth, and transition.

We advise on corporate matters including entity formation, organizational and tax structuring, governance, financing transactions, investor relations, strategic partnerships, joint venture agreements, mergers and acquisitions, succession planning, and exit strategies. We also counsel on commercial contracts, executive compensation, equity incentive plans, and securities compliance.

A differentiator is our role as trusted advisors. We deliver seamless, cost-effective solutions through cross-practice collaboration, addressing immediate needs and anticipating future challenges. Combining legal and business insight with a deep understanding of client operations, we offer the type of service often expected of in-house counsel while maintaining the resources and perspective of a full-service law firm.

Our client base includes sole proprietors, startups and emerging growth companies, public companies, multinational corporations, private equity firms, venture capital funds, and high-net-worth investors. The varied industries of our client base informs our broad perspective.

Industries (16)

  • Financial Services
  • Venture Capital
  • Private Equity
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional Services
  • Technology
  • Distribution
  • Food and Beverage
  • Restaurant and Hospitality
  • Cannabis
  • Construction
  • Sports
  • Media
  • Entertainment
  • Pharmaceutical Healthcare
  • Insurance and Surety

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Corporate/M&A - New Jersey

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Cole Schotz handles the full range of corporate work, advising on M&A, joint ventures and finance transactions. Its diverse sector expertise includes in technology, health care and media, with experience in private equity and venture capital.

Notable practitioners

Jennifer Horowitz is a key contact.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Cole Schotz P.C represented National Waste Services in connection with a business transaction combination with Long Island Waste Services.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is excellent because they combine technical legal expertise with strong judgment and practical execution.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • The team consistently demonstrates high ownership, fast decision-making and an impressive ability to solve complex problems collaboratively.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • They are super responsive, deeply knowledgeable and commercial. They are able to provide the exact right expertise for any issue that we bring them.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

What success is built on

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