Cozen O'Connor

Lauded for its ‘practical solutions and ideas’, Cozen O'Connor’s M&A practice counts a mix of start-ups, middle-market companies, and large-cap public corporations among its clients. The team also stands out for its growing cross-border capability, which utilizes the firm’s offices in the UK and Canada. In Philadelphia, Ira Gubernick has an emphasis on transactions concerning the healthcare, technology, manufacturing, and retail industries, while Larry Laubach is recognized for his work in the M&A and venture capital fields; together they serve as co-heads of the corporate department. From New York, Christian Moretti spearheads the M&A group and contributes ’broad legal expertise and transactional experience’. Martin Schrier is a name to note in Miami, where he specializes in M&A, venture capital, and private equity, with a focus on technology, financial services, and life sciences-related deals. Minneapolis-based private equity chair Christopher Bellini also handles a significant volume of M&A work.