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Couch White has a broad array of experience in mergers, acquisitions, sales and other strategic transactions, such as private equity and venture capital investments, buy-outs and joint venture arrangements. We are a leading law firm in Upstate New York in the area of mergers and acquisitions and provide critical assistance to clients in connection with the negotiation and consummation of those transactions.

Representative subject matter experience includes:

  • Representation of buyers and sellers in connection with varied merger and acquisition transaction structures, including asset purchase, equity purchase and merger-based structures.
  • Representation of private equity firms and strategic clients in connection with minority and controlling investments in joint ventures and other portfolio companies.
  • Representation of high-growth start-up enterprises in connection with structuring and consummation of equity financing transactions, including convertible note, simple agreement for future equity (SAFE) and series seed financings.
  • Representation of clients and target companies in connection with corporate or tax reorganizations related to strategic transactions.
  • Provision of assistance to clients in connection with legal due diligence and corporate governance clean-up associated with material strategic transactions.

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Corporate/M&A - New York: Upstate

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What the Team is Known For

Couch White's corporate and commercial transactions team offers its clients extensive expertise in mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transactions. It regularly represents private equity funds, start-ups, and buyers and sellers of various transactions. It's headquartered in Albany and has a branch in Saratoga Springs.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Brian Murphy
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Brian Murphy
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Band 4

Brian Murphy is recognized for his work on behalf of corporates, funds and developers in connection with mergers and acquisitions as well as financing transactions.

He is competent, efficient, responsive and a pleasure to work with.

Brian is thoughtful and creative, and attempts to propose mutually acceptable solutions to problems. He wants to get to a deal, not create hurdles. He is very responsive and proactive.

He has an excellent work ethic and competence.

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Brian Murphy
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Brian Murphy
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Band 4

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