Partner specializing in the development and financing of infrastructure and energy projects worldwide. Extensive broad-based experience in project and acquisition finance, representing export credit agencies, multilateral development institutions and other governmental and commercial lenders, as well as project sponsors and other project participants.
Services: Banking, Corporate, Energy, Legal Services
Norman W. Bernstein has advised on a wide range of regulatory matters under U.S. environmental laws and argued numerous environmental cases in federal appellate and district courts. He has assisted venture capital firms in establishing legal structures to minimize the risks of financing environmentally sensitive deals, advised on environmental disclosure issues and acquisition structuring, extracted a large pigment manufacturing plant from enforcement proceedings, made presentations on behalf of a client before OSHA and the National Toxicology Program regarding the alleged risks posed by silica and on the alleged carcinogenicity of rock wool and slag wool. He has filed comments with…
Services: Corporate, Legal Services
Mary B. Aversano is an attorney with significant experience in all aspects of domestic and international trademark law including clearance, prosecution, maintenance, agreements and enforcement on a global basis. Experience with related areas of copyright, domain names, social media, litigation and other contentious matters including TTAB proceedings and UDRP complaints. She is an MBA - credentialed attorney providing strategic leadership and management to legal teams, coordination of domestic and international legal services. Substantial knowledge and experience in global intellectual property prosecution, maintenance and general business and intellectual property litigation. Experience with leading, motivating and developing legal teams to handle client…
Experienced leader in M&A transactions and Organic Growth for companies of all sizes. Proven track record in developing strategy while also delivering the tactical execution required for creating growth. Is a cross-functional leader who can drive teams to exceed goals. Demonstrated success internationally with the ability to tailor initiatives to local geographies while meeting global objectives. A few key achievements include: * Turning an inherited 3% Organic Vitality Rate (% of sales created by new products) into a projected ~20% Organic Vitality Rate within two years. *Successfully launched a German business group into a completely new market segment. Company went…
Services: Corporate Finance & M&A, Mergers & Acquisitions
I chair our firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions Team of 16 transactional attorneys and tax specialists and assist our firm clients with regard to achieving their estate planning objectives. Having more than 30 years’ experience as an M&A attorney and corporate advisor, combined with being a CPA and having a master’s degree in taxation, provides me with a unique background and perspective to advise the firm’s business clients in achieving their goals in the most timely and tax-efficient manner. Whether we are buying or selling a business, I structure and oversee our firm’s M&A transactions. As a trusted business advisor, I…
