M&A/corporate and commercial
Co-chair of Pryor Cashman LLP‘s corporate group and M&A practice, John Crowe has significant experience representing clients in domestic and cross-border M&A, restructuring, private fundraising, and other complex corporate transactions. While maintaining an industry agnostic practice, Crowe advises companies, buyers/sellers, family offices and other financial services and institutions.
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Corporate Group
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John Crowe is Co-Chair of Pryor Cashman's Corporate Group and the firm's Mergers + Acquisitions (M+A) Practice.
He has over 30 years of experience representing operating companies, strategic buyers and sellers, family offices, and financial services and portfolio companies in domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions and other complex corporate matters.
Public and private companies, limited liability companies, partnerships, and nonprofits of all types rely on John to advise them on transactions ranging from private fundraising, private placements, and joint ventures to restructurings, capital transactions, and day-to-day legal concerns. He represents clients from a wide breadth of industries, including apparel, retail, financial services, hospitality, technology, and entertainment, among others.
Strategic Mergers + Acquisitions (M+A)
Beginning with a clear understanding of his clients’ goals, John is able to structure, negotiate, and close strategic deals. He is particularly attuned to the needs of middle-market companies seeking acquisition opportunities that will drive growth and increase market share. He helps evaluate issues that may arise in cross-border mergers and advises on corporate integration and assimilation strategies that will drive profitability while addressing regulatory concerns.
Additionally, private equity firms and investors looking to finance acquisitions routinely seek John’s counsel. He carefully analyzes risks and rewards, evaluates return on investment opportunities, and negotiates the securities instruments and contracts needed to secure his client’s position.
Memberships
- New York State Bar Association
Education
- St. John's University School of Law (J.D., 1987)
- State University of New York at Albany (B.A., 1984)
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Key clients
- Lenwich Holdings LLC et. al.
- iDoc Virtual Telehealth Solutions, Inc.
Work highlights
Crowe advised Lenwich, a restaurant chain, on a $40 million merger with Pacific General, a cross-border specialist firm.