On December 23, 2020, Governor Cuomo signed Assembly and Senate Bills which amend the New York Financial Services Law to require disclosure of certain financial information by certain defined “provider(s).” The Governor’s statement conditions approval on further amendments and a bill with amendments is already drafted. The Disclosure Act does not become effective until 180 […]
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Becker Advises DLH in $95M Acquisition of Health Technology Provider
Becker & Poliakoff recently advised the DLH Holdings Corporation (DLH), a leading provider of innovative healthcare research, services and solutions to the federal government, in its acquisition of privately-held Irving Burton Associates, LLC (IBA). Atlanta-based DLH has approximately 2000 employees serving numerous federal government clients throughout the United States and abroad. Virginia-based IBA employs approximately […]
Read More19 Becker Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers in America® in 2021 Edition
The 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® honors nineteen Becker attorneys spanning nine practice areas. Best Lawyers is one of the oldest and most respected peer review publications in the legal profession. Becker congratulates its attorneys on their recognition as among the best and brightest lawyers in the United States. The nineteen attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® (2021 Edition), […]
Read MorePaul Shur Moderated a Panel on “Financing Finance Firms” Presented by the International Factoring Association Southeast
Becker Shareholder Paul Shur moderated a panel on “Financing Finance Firms” presented by the International Factoring Association Southeast. Experts included representatives from Triumph Commercial Finance, White Oak Commercial Finance, and Milberg Factors, Inc. Learn More.
Read MoreBecker Attorneys Recognized as 2020 Super Lawyers
June 4, 2020 – Becker is pleased to announce that fifteen of its attorneys have been named as 2020 Super Lawyers, an honor that recognizes the top 5% of the total lawyers in any given state. The following attorneys have been listed in the 2020 edition of Super Lawyers: Florida Super Lawyer Recipients Joseph E. […]
Read MoreWebinar: What Lies Beneath the COVID-19 Financial Landscape? A Look at the Current Financial and Legal Issues Created by the Pandemic
The instability of the global financial markets has businesses in flux as they reassess their risk management approaches following the COVID-19 crisis. This webinar explores the state of the financial environment from an economics standpoint with an eye toward what is forthcoming. We encourage leaders of small to mid-cap businesses, developers, private equity, and institutional […]
Read MoreWebinar: Article 9 for Business Preservation, Not Just for Liquidation
The International Factoring Association, Northeast Chapter presents an informative webinar on Article 9 for Business Preservation, Not Just for Liquidation. Join Becker Shareholder Paul Shur, Second Wind Consultants President Aaron Todrin, and Becker Associate Attorney Samantha Lesser as they discuss how a consensual sale of business assets can be arranged, the benefits when compared to […]
Read MoreBeckerNorth Newsletter – April 2020
As you know, we have been frequently communicating to you during this period of crisis to offer our support and advice on the numerous issues confronting all of us. Fortunately, we have had the necessary infrastructure in place since the beginning, which has allowed us to continue to provide uninterrupted, high-level service to our clients […]
Read MoreFinancial Services Shareholder Paul Shur Ranked Band 1 by Chambers USA
Becker is pleased to announce that Financial Services Shareholder Paul Shur has been recognized in the 2020 edition of Chambers USA, one of the most esteemed legal guides in the world. Paul is recognized as among the top attorneys in both Banking & Finance and Corporate/M&A. This year, Paul received a Band 1 ranking in […]
Read MoreWhat Lenders Should CARE About in the New Stimulus Act
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act became law on March 27, 2020. While its main purpose is to fund relief and address the coronavirus pandemic, there are several significant finance and business related provisions that will have a direct impact on the performance, prospects and compliance of and by borrowers subject to increased […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 | Considerations for Lenders
We understand the global pandemic is affecting lenders in myriad ways, including both in their own businesses as well as their borrowers. Over the past several weeks, we have received countless inquiries from clients regarding the impact COVID-19 has had on their outstanding loans and borrowers. As such, we thought it would be helpful to […]
Read More13 Becker Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers in America®
The 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® honors thirteen Becker attorneys spanning nine practice areas. Additionally, Lee A. Weintraub is recognized as Lawyer of the Year in Construction Litigation, an honor only bestowed upon one attorney for each specialty practice and location. Best Lawyers is one of the oldest and most respected peer […]
Read More$95 Million Financing for Acquisition of Leading Public Health Service Organization
Becker is pleased to announce that it represented its long-time public healthcare client, DLH Corporation, in the closing of a $95 million credit facility for the acquisition of privately-held firm, Social & Scientific Systems (SSS). The newly acquired firm was purchased for $70 million in cash with a $25 million working capital revolving credit line […]
Read MoreSuper Lawyers Recognizes Sixteen Becker Attorneys in 2019 Edition
June 3, 2019 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Becker is pleased to announce that sixteen of its attorneys have been named as 2019 Super Lawyers, an honor that recognizes the top 5% of the total lawyers in any given state. The following attorneys have been listed in the 2019 edition of Super Lawyers: Florida Super […]
Read MoreBecker’s New Hires Across Offices and Practice Areas
Firm Expands with New Shareholders and Senior Level Director of Government Relations May 7, 2019 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL — Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists and other professionals at offices throughout the East Coast, has hired five new Shareholders, a Senior Director of Government Relations, and three Associates located in several […]
Read MoreVeteran Financial Services Lawyer Paul H. Shur Joins Becker
New York, NY – April 24, 2019 – Becker is pleased to announce that Paul H. Shur has joined the Corporate Practice as a Shareholder in the firm’s New York, NY; Redbank, NJ; and Naples, FL offices. He will focus on the representation of banks, institutional lenders, secondary financing sources and commercial and financial transactions […]
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