Atty. Michael D. Helsel
Michael D. Helsel is an M&A shareholder in the Corporate & Securities Practice of the firm's New York office.
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Michael D. Helsel is a Shareholder based in New York, New York, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in New York (1999). Educated at Syracuse University College of Law (J.D., 1999) and University of Richmond B.A. summa cum laude University of Richmond B.A. 1996 Phi Beta Kappa Member, Syracuse Law Review Order of the Coif (—). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael D. Helsel is an M&A shareholder in the Corporate & Securities Practice of the firm's New York office
- He has broad experience representing buyers and sellers in public and private M&A transactions in a variety of industries
- Recently, Michael has focused his practice on representing clients in complex SPAC, cross-border and carve-out transactions
- Michael also has broad experience representing financial advisors in M&A transactions, further enhancing his understanding of the intricacies involved in such deals
- With a keen eye for detail, Michael is committed to developing tailored strategies for his clients in the dynamic landscape of M&A
- Additionally, Michael represents Josh Todd (lead singer of Buckcherry and Josh Todd & The Conflict) in various entertainment matters
- Concentrations •Mergers and acquisitions (public and private) •Corporate and securities •Corporate governance •Venture capital •Joint ventures Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, New York Super Lawyers, 2013-2025 •Listed, 'Rising Stars,' 2012 •Member, Winning Team, ACG New York Champion’s Award, Consumer and Retail Products Deal of the Year (over $200mm) for Merger of Burger King and Justice Holdings Ltd., 2013 •Team Member, Corporate Board Member magazine and FTI Consulting Inc., one of 'America’s Best Corporate Law Firms,' 13th Annual Legal Industry Study, 2013 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, 2012 •Recipient, The M&A Advisor, Finalist for '40 under 40' Eastern region List, 2011-2012
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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