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Fishman Haygood LLP

Corporate/M&A

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Fishman Haygood LLP

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The Fishman Haygood Corporate/M&A team is recognized for its full-service corporate practice across the region and strong bench of transactional leaders. Our lawyers are routinely recognized as among the best corporate lawyers in the Gulf South.

We have extensive experience forming, capitalizing and counselling corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and other business organizations. For example:

  • We handle complex mergers and acquisitions of private and public companies. Our lawyers have been involved in some of the largest M&A transactions in Louisiana.
  • We represent clients in a diverse range of financing transactions, including public and private offerings of debt and equity securities.
  • We have substantial experience advising both providers and recipients of private equity financing, start-up and venture capital investments, small business administration financing, and other forms of financing.
  • Our lawyers advise boards of directors, both public and private, on matters of corporate governance, risk management, takeover defenses, shareholder and employee relations, corporate compliance, and corporate best practices.
  • We represent public reporting companies in SEC and stock exchange compliance and periodic SEC reporting and financial services companies in SEC, FINRA and state securities regulatory compliance.

Clients (14)

  • Chaffe & Associates
  • Laitram LLC
  • Rouse’s Enterprises, LLC
  • Danos, LLC
  • Theocorp Holding Company LLC
  • Theodent LLC
  • Bernhard Capital Partners
  • Danos Group Holdings, LLC
  • Hunt, Guillot & Associates, LLC
  • T. L. James & Company, Inc
  • Bascom Hunter Technologies
  • Stately Doors & Windows
  • Stirling Properties
  • SES Energy, LLC

Industries (12)

  • Aerospace and defense
  • Commercial real estate
  • Energy
  • Financial services
  • Grocery retail
  • Land management
  • Manufacturing
  • Maritime
  • Oilfield services
  • Private equity
  • Rental and leasing services
  • Sports merchandise

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Louisiana

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Fishman Haygood LLP is recognized for its full-service corporate practice across the region and for its strong bench of transactional experts. The team regularly handles high-value M&A, private and public offerings and SEC regulatory matters for its diverse client base. It is also noted for its advice on corporate governance, risk management and takeover defense. The team draws on additional experience in areas such as real estate and banking, while also impressing in private equity and venture capital transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Fishman Haygood LLP represented Brailsford & Dunlavey in its merger with Project Management Advisors.

Strengths

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  • Fishman Haygood has consistently demonstrated sophisticated legal expertise, sound business judgment, and a practical, solutions-oriented approach.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • They are highly responsive, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • Fishman Haygood's experience and the ability to clearly communicate options really helped us make decisions and progress deal documents quickly.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • Fishman Haygood’s strength lies in its combination of sophisticated legal analysis and deep local insight, allowing it to handle complex matters with both precision and practical judgment.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleLouis Y Fishman
    Senior StatespeopleLouis Y Fishman

    Louis Y Fishman

    Louis Fishman is highly esteemed for his strength in corporate and securities issues.

    • Louis has an extensive transactional practice in corporate, banking and securities law. He is a delight to work with.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • Band 1Scott D Chenevert
    Band 1Scott D Chenevert

    Scott D Chenevert

    Scott Chenevert has a wealth of experience in handling M&A, most notably in the energy sector. He also advises clients on corporate governance, financing and securities compliance.

    • Scott Chenevert is "next level" in his sophistication. His commercial awareness and how he communicates as a business advisor is the best the I have ever experienced.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
    • Scott has been a great partner to work with. I can always trust that he will answer the phone, respond in a timely manner and provide accurate and practical guidance.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
    • He is a partner with deep experience in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions and private equity.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • Band 2Maureen Gershanik
    Band 2Maureen Gershanik

    Maureen Gershanik

    Maureen Gershanik handles a wide range of matters, including advising on corporate governance and securities issues.

    • Maureen was great to work with. She is very responsive, very knowledgeable and has a great sense of the local market and the people involved.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
    • Maureen is a highly regarded business lawyer focusing on corporate governance, securities, and M&A. She is very patient in explaining complex topics

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

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