
Chris is a partner in Reed Smith’s Global Corporate Group resident in the firm’s New York office and also serves as global vice-chair of the Private Equity Group. Chris concentrates his practice on private equity transactions and domestic and cross-border mergers & acquisitions across a broad range of sectors, including consumer brands and retail, industrials and manufacturing, technology, media and telecom (TMT), financial services, healthcare, and entertainment & media.
Credenciales
Premios y reconocimientos
- Recognized as legal counsel in two (2) industries in the 2022 Middle-Market Deals of the Year Awards by Mergers & Acquisitions (Consumer Products and Entertainment & Media)
- Selected through peer review for inclusion on the New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for M&A, 2013-2018. The Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list is issued by Thomson Reuters. A description of the selection methodology can be found at superlawyers.com. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
- Named as an “Emerging Leader” by M&A Advisor in 2018. The Emerging Leaders list is issued by M&A Advisor. A description of the selection methodology can be found at maadvisor.com. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
- Shortlisted for “2019 Transatlantic Private Equity Team of the Year” by Legal Week, The American Lawyer, and Corporate Counsel. The Transatlantic Legal Awards are issued by Legal Week & The American Lawyer. A description of the selection methodology can be found at law.com. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
- Selected as an Acritas Stars stand-out lawyer in 2020. The Acritas Stars list is issued by Thomson Reuters. A description of the selection methodology can be found at acritas.com. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
Notable Quotes
- 27 March 2020 “Private Equity Bet Billions on Live Entertainment in 2019” Business Insider