Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists and other professionals at offices throughout the East Coast, successfully guided Venus Acquisition Corporation (“Venus”), a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, through merger talks with VIYI Algorithm Inc. (“VIYI Algo”), a Cayman Islands exempted company operating in China and controlled by WiMi Hologram Cloud, Inc. The […]
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Chambers USA Recognizes Becker’s Construction Practice & Six Attorneys in 2021 Edition
Becker is thrilled to announce that the firm and its attorneys have been recognized in the 2021 edition of Chambers USA, a prestigious annual guide of leading law firms and attorneys. Becker once again received top recognition in Band 1 of the Florida Construction category, with sources describing the firm as a “formidable adversary” with […]
Read More“Key Considerations When Selling Your Business,” Financier Worldwide
The decision to sell your business is a landmark event, whether you are an entrepreneur, the owner of a family business or a business owned with partners. The skills used to build and operate a successful business, however, are different than those necessary to achieve a successful sale. When considering a sale, what steps should […]
Read MoreIRS Tax Collection in the COVID Era
Countless Americans have been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic and its resulting lockdowns by individual states – some of which remain shut today. Many individuals were forced to shutter businesses they spent decades building or saw a significant reduction in income and the ability to meet financial obligations, including the payment of taxes. In response […]
Read MoreSPOTLIGHT: Jie Chengying Xiu, Corporate & Securities
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Becker showcases the inspiration, philosophies, and expertise of the women attorneys and lobbyists who help elevate our firm and client service. Jie Chengying Xiu focuses her practice on corporate, securities, mergers and acquisitions and a broad range of business and commercial matters. She represents complex, high-profile M&A and securities […]
Read MoreBecker Advises Venus Acquisition Corporation on its $46M IPO
Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals at offices throughout the East Coast, announced that its representation of Venus Acquisition Corporation and its sponsor team in connection with Venus’ initial public offering. Venus is a blank check company (commonly called a SPAC) incorporated as a Cayman Islands exempted company and […]
Read MoreBecker & Poliakoff Endows Speaker Series at Miami Law; Honors Firm’s Founding Shareholders
Becker & Poliakoff, a Ft. Lauderdale headquartered law firm, recently made a generous donation to the University of Miami School of Law to form the Alan S. Becker & Gary A. Poliakoff Preeminent Leaders in Law Speaker Series. The speaker series honors the legacy of the law firm’s founding shareholders by bringing renowned national and […]
Read MoreRobert Rabinowitz Weighs in on New SEC Marketing Guidelines
The SEC recently updated its rules on advertising and solicitation to – finally – reflect how contemporary advisors connect and communicate with their potential and existing clients. Becker Shareholder Robert Rabinowitz – who focuses his practice on providing legal and regulatory guidance to broker/dealers and investment advisers – offers insight into the new single rule, […]
Read MoreBecker 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), […]
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