Thomas R Anderson is head of the M&A practice at Harter Secrest & Emery LLP, frequently advising both public and private companies on M&As, IP transactions, and divestitures. He has often represented a number of prominent New York State-based companies, most prominently Eastman Kodak, and has special expertise advising companies in optics and photonics, telecommunications, and AI.
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Position
M&A Chair
Career
Tom Anderson, with nearly 30 years of experience and as the leader of the Harter Secrest & Emery Mergers and Acquisitions team, is the epitome of a deal advisor, adept at identifying essential deal considerations and providing clients practical, clear advice. He handles transactions ranging from the low millions to over one billion dollars for companies spanning from start-ups to Fortune 100 corporations. Tom’s clients come from diverse industries, including manufacturing, electronic devices, banking, consumer products, investment banks, optical, healthcare, professional services, software, and telecommunications.
Tom currently serves as a member of the Harter Secrest & Emery Management Committee and as chair of the firm’s Mergers and Acquisition practice.
Education
- 1996, Albany Law School, J.D., magna cum laude
- 1993, University of Massachusetts, B.A., cum laude
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