About Corporate

“‘You never want for a lawyer with a particular skill...They’re very responsive, they manage their relationships very well and they communicate well.’”

― Client feedback, Chambers USA

Your company’s future depends on its continued growth and financial health. Transactions are the backbone, but many other factors contribute to keeping your business on an upward trajectory. From routine M&A deals to sound corporate governance to high-profile capital-raising efforts, you need a well-rounded strategy supported by legal and compliance frameworks that mitigates risk and makes the most of every opportunity.

Blank Rome’s corporate and transactions attorneys offer sound legal and business advice, from day-to-day management and strategic planning to paving the way for a once-in-a-lifetime deal. Whether it be securing financing through a bank, identifying the most effective tax structure, or raising capital through a private equity fund, we have the know-how to address your specific needs.

We advise multinational corporations, Fortune 500 companies, emerging businesses, small businesses, and everything in between. Our corporate capabilities are bolstered by nationally recognized litigation, tax, securities, and finance attorneys. 

Completing a transaction is often just the beginning and we’re dedicated to deepening our understanding of your business and industry and building a long-term relationship. That way, we’re able to anticipate your goals and support you in all your future opportunities.

How We Can Help

  • Private equity funds
  • Venture capital funds, and investment bankers (buy and sell side)
  • Fund formation, management, and operation
  • Acquisitions and divestitures
  • Debt and equity financings
  • Capital markets
  • Transaction structuring
  • Preparing securities regulatory filings
  • Regulatory compliance under federal and state securities law
  • Joint ventures
  • Tax structuring advice
  • Advising boards and special committees on fiduciary duties
  • Shareholder arrangements
  • Corporate governance strategies
  • Strategic alliances
  • Emerging companies

What Sets Us Apart

  • 2025 U.S. News & World Report–Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” (Woodward/White, Inc.) ranked Blank Rome Tier 1 for Corporate Law in Los Angeles and Philadelphia. Highly ranked for Corporate Law nationally and regionally in Houston.
  • 2024 Legal 500 United States ranks Blank Rome as a Recommended Firm in M&A – Middle Market.
  • Chambers USA 2023 ranks Blank Rome for its Corporate/M&A work in Philadelphia and Surrounds and notes that clients say:
    • “Blank Rome is one of the most responsive firms I have worked with. It has outstanding commercial awareness.”
    • “The firm is staffed with a broad-based set of knowledgeable and experienced legal partners. It is truly among the finest legal teams I've worked with.”
  • Our attorneys are frequent lecturers on M&A matters and are well known for “writing the book” on all aspects of valuing and selling businesses and capital formation entitles, such as The Complete Guide to Valuing and Selling Your Business.

Key Contacts

Peter Schnur

Peter Schnur

Partner

New York, NY+1.212.885.5435
Joshua L. Strober

Joshua L. Strober

Partner

Philadelphia, PA+1.215.569.5491
Josef B. Volman

Josef B. Volman

Partner

Boston, MA+1.617.415.1223
Jennifer L. Achilles

Jennifer L. Achilles

Partner

New York, NY+1.212.885.5196
Emanuel J. Adler

Emanuel J. Adler

Senior Counsel

Michael S. Andreasen

Michael S. Andreasen

Partner

Boston, MA+1.617.415.1211
Sonia Kaur Bain

Sonia Kaur Bain

Partner

New York, NY+1.212.885.5360
Caitlin E. Barrett

Caitlin E. Barrett

Partner

Boston, MA+1.617.415.1215
Yelena M. Barychev

Yelena M. Barychev

Partner

Philadelphia, PA+1.215.569.5737
Steven R. Block

Steven R. Block

Partner

Dallas, TX+1.972.850.1469
Shaun J. Bockert

Shaun J. Bockert

Partner

Philadelphia, PA+1.215.569.5763
Max M. Borg

Max M. Borg

Partner

Boston, MA+1.617.415.1213
Linsey B. Bozzelli

Linsey B. Bozzelli

Partner

Philadelphia, PA+1.215.569.5727
Gil Breiman

Gil Breiman

Partner

Boston, MA+1.617.415.1214
Stephen D. Brodie

Stephen D. Brodie

Partner

New York, NY+1.212.885.5243
Stephen D. Brook

Stephen D. Brook

Partner

Boston, MA+1.617.415.1188
Thomas E. Carroll

Thomas E. Carroll

Associate

New York, NY+1.212.885.5149
Julie Carvalho

Julie Carvalho

Partner

New York, NY+1.212.885.5231
Robert Y. Chow

Robert Y. Chow

Partner

Boston, MA+1.617.415.1189
Daisy Clifton-Lee

Daisy Clifton-Lee

Associate

Houston, TX+1.713.815.3325+1.832.880.9373
J. Fraser Collin

J. Fraser Collin

Partner

Boston, MA+1.617.415.1164
Jacqueline Combs

Jacqueline Combs

Partner

Los Angeles, CA+1.424.239.3815
Travis J. Cuomo

Travis J. Cuomo

Associate

Philadelphia, PA+1.215.569.5677
Massimo F. D’Angelo

Massimo F. D’Angelo

Partner

New York, NY+1.212.885.5582
Francis E. Dehel

Francis E. Dehel

Senior Counsel

Philadelphia, PA+1.215.569.5532
Alexander J. Dondershine

Alexander J. Dondershine

Associate

New York, NY+1.212.885.5496
Jason R. Eig

Jason R. Eig

Partner

Washington, D.C.+1.202.420.5008
Emanuel Faust

Emanuel Faust

Partner

Washington, D.C.+1.202.420.3127
Lauren Medeiros Forster

Lauren Medeiros Forster

Partner

Boston, MA+1.617.415.1210
Sarah H. Frazier

Sarah H. Frazier

Partner

Houston, TX+1.713.632.8691
Timothy A. French

Timothy A. French

Partner

Princeton, NJ+1.609.750.2992
Jamie Garelick

Jamie Garelick

Of Counsel

Los Angeles, CA+1.424.239.3403
Hank Gracin

Hank Gracin

Partner

New York, NY+1.212.885.5362
Adam P. Haft

Adam P. Haft

Associate

Philadelphia, PA+1.215.569.5741
Robert L. Handler

Robert L. Handler

Senior Counsel

Los Angeles, CA+1.424.239.3477
Alison R. Harrall

Alison R. Harrall

Partner

Boston, MA+1.617.415.1216
Mark W. Harris

Mark W. Harris

Partner

Dallas, TX+1.972.850.1464
Emily L. Hussey

Emily L. Hussey

Partner

Chicago, IL+1.312.776.2583
Nicole M. Islinger

Nicole M. Islinger

Partner

Washington, D.C.+1.202.420.2261
Robert L. Kahan

Robert L. Kahan

Partner

Los Angeles, CA+1.424.239.3834
David H. Kaufman

David H. Kaufman

Senior Counsel

New York, NY+1.212.885.5073
Stephen C. Koval

Stephen C. Koval

Partner

New York, NY+1.212.885.5463
Rebecca R. Kuritzkes

Rebecca R. Kuritzkes

Associate

Dallas, TX+1.972.850.1479
Jodi L. Lashin

Jodi L. Lashin

Partner

New York, NY+1.212.885.5229
Jason S. Luter

Jason S. Luter

Partner

Dallas, TX+1.972.850.1462
Mark W. Manning

Mark W. Manning

Partner

Boston, MA+1.617.415.1217
Justin G. Mapes

Justin G. Mapes

Partner

Dallas, TX+1.972.850.1463
Leslie Marlow

Leslie Marlow

Partner

New York, NY+1.212.885.5358
Christopher M. McNeill

Christopher M. McNeill

Partner

Dallas, TX+1.972.850.1460
Peter M. Melampy

Peter M. Melampy

Partner

New York, NY+1.212.885.5372
Scott H. Moskol

Scott H. Moskol

Partner

Boston, MA+1.617.415.1218
Cassandra G. Mott

Cassandra G. Mott

Partner

Houston, TX+1.713.632.8693
Cynde H. Munzer

Cynde H. Munzer

Partner

Chicago, IL+1.312.776.2581
Melissa Palat Murawsky

Melissa Palat Murawsky

Partner

Philadelphia, PA+1.215.569.5732
Alex C. Nisenbaum

Alex C. Nisenbaum

Partner

Orange County, CA+1.949.812.6011
Dean S. Nordlinger

Dean S. Nordlinger

Partner

Washington, D.C.+1.202.420.2619
Molly K. O’Neil

Molly K. O’Neil

Associate

Philadelphia, PA+1.215.569.5606
David E. Parsly

David E. Parsly

Partner

Los Angeles, CA+1.424.239.3406
Robert A. Petitt

Robert A. Petitt

Partner

Boston, MA+1.617.415.1219
Marc A. Polito

Marc A. Polito

Associate

Boston, MA+1.617.415.1227
Ira H. Polon

Ira H. Polon

Senior Counsel

Washington, D.C.+1.202.420.2238
Rachael G. Pontikes

Rachael G. Pontikes

Partner

Chicago, IL+1.312.776.2587
Chad J. Porter

Chad J. Porter

Partner

Boston, MA+1.617.415.1220
Christy L. Reuter

Christy L. Reuter

Partner

New York, NY+1.212.885.5273
Daniel H. Rylaarsdam

Daniel H. Rylaarsdam

Of Counsel

Los Angeles, CA+1.424.239.3411
Rachel C. Sanders

Rachel C. Sanders

Of Counsel

Pittsburgh, PA+1.412.932.2784
James A. Sanderson

James A. Sanderson

Associate

New York, NY+1.212.885.5327
Adam R. Seiden

Adam R. Seiden

Partner

New York, NY+1.212.885.5425
Joel V. Sestito

Joel V. Sestito

Partner

Chicago, IL+1.312.776.2582
Karen H. Shin

Karen H. Shin

Associate

Orange County, CA+1.949.812.6012
Rachel M. Smaler

Rachel M. Smaler

Associate

Los Angeles, CA+1.424.239.5611
William V. Sopp

William V. Sopp

Senior Counsel

Boston, MA+1.617.415.1198
Inaya A. Soudan

Inaya A. Soudan

Associate

Washington, D.C.+1.202.420.2237
Michael W. Stack

Michael W. Stack

Associate

Boston, MA+1.617.415.1230
Gustav Stickley V

Gustav Stickley V

Associate

Boston, MA+1.617.415.1131
Thomas M. Sundlof

Thomas M. Sundlof

Partner

Washington, D.C.+1.202.420.2289
Michael B. Thimmig

Michael B. Thimmig

Partner

Dallas, TX+1.972.850.1466
George N. Tobia Jr.

George N. Tobia Jr.

Senior Counsel

Boston, MA+1.617.415.1187
Madison L. Ward

Madison L. Ward

Associate

Philadelphia, PA+1.215.569.5793
Craig Weiner

Craig Weiner

Partner

New York, NY+1.212.885.5598
Thomas R. Westle

Thomas R. Westle

Partner

New York, NY+1.212.885.5239

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