Becker’s newest Shareholder and Chair of the International Practice Group, Europe and Latin America, Gabriel Monzon-Cortarelli, is featured in the latest edition of Crain’s New York Business and South Florida Business Journal. His move has also been featured in Reuters, Bloomberg, and Law360. We are excited to welcome him to our team. Gabriel Monzon-Cortarelli has […]
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Priscilla Bonsu Named to the 2022 Annual Hot List by Lawyers of Color
Becker is proud to announce that Priscilla Bonsu is named to the 2022 Lawyers of Color Annual Hot List, recognizing her dedicated work as an associate in Becker’s Corporate Practice Group in the New York office. Lawyers of Color is a nonprofit devoted to promoting diversity in the legal profession and advancing democracy and equality […]
Read MoreValeria Angelucci Joins “Careers in Law Roundtable: 5 Attorneys Discuss How They Found Their Path”
Five attorneys, from different backgrounds, including, Valeria Angelucci, were brought together by Forage to shed light on their law careers and discuss how they found their path in the Careers in Law Roundtable. Valeria is a corporate transactional attorney who concentrates her practice in the areas of corporate finance, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, securities, SPACs, […]
Read MoreBecker Attorneys Close Merger of DLH Holdings Corp. and Grove Resource Solutions, Inc.
Becker is proud to announce the successful acquisition between its client, DLH Holdings Corp., a publicly traded government services provider, and Grove Resource Solutions, LLC. The purchase price of the acquisition was $185 million and was funded with $178 million in cash and $7 million in common stock. The cash portion of the purchase price […]
Read MoreBecker Attorneys Close de-SPAC Merger of Mana Capital Acquisition Corp. and Cardio Diagnostics, Inc.
Becker is proud to announce the successful closing of a business combination between its SPAC client, Mana Capital Acquisition Corp. (“Mana Capital”), and Cardio Diagnostics, Inc. (“Cardio”), a pioneering precision cardiovascular medicine company at the intersection of epigenetics and artificial intelligence whose products enable improved prevention, early detection and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Corporate team […]
Read MoreNed Bassen Selected as a Leading Corporate Employment Lawyer by Lawdragon
Becker is thrilled to announce that Shareholder Ned Bassen has once again been named as among the 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers by Lawdragon. The 2023 guide honors top attorneys who specialize in employment litigation, defending discrimination, ERISA, wage and hour and other claims. This follows Ned’s previous inclusion in Lawdragon’s Labor & Employment Hall […]
Read MoreJie Chengying Xiu Attends the International Leadership Foundation’s Annual Gala Award
Becker Shareholder Jie Chengying Xiu attended the International Leadership Foundation’s (“ILF”) three-day meeting and annual Gala Award event from July 27 to July 29 in Washington, D.C. Jie is a member of the ILF’s national advisory board. The gala award event is one of the most prominent events for Asian-American politicians and businessmen. This year, […]
Read MoreJie Chengying Xiu Participates as Panelist at Asian Financial Society
On July 19, Becker Shareholder, Jie Chengying Xiu spoke as one of the panelists at the Asian Financial Society’s panel, “Can Chinese Companies Continue To Be Listed In the US.” The topics she discussed included the new SEC rules and regulations on China-related SPACs, the challenges and opportunities facing Chinese companies to be listed in the […]
Read More“Why In-House Corporate Counsel Should Hire a Board-Certified Lawyer” – ABA Business Law Today
Corporate counsel is often tasked with hiring outside counsel to handle important matters for the company. Finding highly specialized and talented lawyers to match up to the issues in a given case, on short notice, can be a challenge, especially when the corporation’s “go-to counsel” may not have the level of expertise required for a […]
Read MoreAssistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke Speaks at Becker Legacy Speaker Series
Becker & Poliakoff, in partnership with the University of Miami School of Law, recently welcomed Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke as the keynote speaker of the Alan S. Becker and Gary A. Poliakoff Preeminent Leaders in Law Speaker Series. The educational forum, established in honor of the firm’s founding members (Becker, J.D. ’69, and Poliakoff, […]
Read MoreBecker Represents Metal Sky Star Acquisition Corporation on $100M NASDAQ IPO
Becker is proud to announce the successful representation of Metal Sky Star Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: MSSAU) in its initial public offering of 10 million units at $10 per unit, resulting in gross proceeds of $100 million. Michael Goldstein, Bill Hou, Rob Brighton, Shuya Tan, and Valeria Angelucci represented client Metal Sky Star Acquisition Corporation in […]
Read More“Civil Rights Leader and Defender Speaks at Miami Law” – University of Miami
Kristen Clarke, the assistant attorney general for civil rights at the U.S. Department of Justice, will be the featured Spring speaker for The Alan S. Becker and Gary A. Poliakoff Preeminent Leaders in Law Speaker Series April 28, 2022. Clarke leads the DOJ’s broad federal civil rights enforcement efforts and works to uphold the civil and constitutional […]
Read MoreBecker Announces Florida Relocation Advisory Team
An influx of individuals and businesses have flocked to Florida since the beginning of the COVID pandemic. Lured by the lack of income and capital gains taxes, along with year round summer-like weather, a reported 1,000 individuals per day move to the Sunshine State. Boasting a favorable tax climate, business incentives, and a growing multicultural […]
Read MoreBecker Represents Genesis Unicorn Capital Corp. on $75M NASDAQ IPO
Becker is proud to announce the successful representation of Genesis Unicorn Capital Corp. (NASDAQ: GENQW) in its initial public offering of 7.5 million units at $10 per unit, resulting in gross proceeds of $75 million. Corporate team members Bill Huo, Michael Goldstein, Steven Glauberman, and Shuya Tan represented client Genesis Unicorn Capital Corp., in connection […]
Read MoreBecker Represents Alpha Star Acquisition Corporation on $100M NASDAQ IPO
Becker is proud to announce the successful representation of Alpha Star Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: ALSAU) in its initial public offering of 10 million units at $10 per unit, resulting in gross proceeds of $100 million. Corporate team members Brian Daughney, Bill Huo, and Samantha Lesser represented client Alpha Star Acquisition Corporation, a New York company, in […]
Read MoreBecker Represents Mana Capital Acquisition Corp. on $62M NASDAQ IPO
Becker is proud to announce the successful representation of Mana Capital Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: MAAQU) in its initial public offering of 6.2 million units at $10 per unit, resulting in gross proceeds of $62 million. Corporate team members Jie Chengying Xiu and Michael Goldstein represented client Mana Capital Acquisition Corp., a Delaware company, in connection with its initial public […]
Read MoreBecker Named Among Top Asia-related SPAC Legal Advisers of 2020-21
Becker is proud to announce that the firm has been named among the top five legal advisers to Asia-related SPAC issuers by Asia Business Law Journal. This league table measured deal volume of SPAC IPOs completed between July 2020 and June 2021, and evaluated general legal practitioners and legal advisers to issuers and underwriters, as […]
Read MoreBecker Co-Hosts 2021 Shanghai SPAC Summit
Becker is proud to serve as co-host for the 2021 Shanghai SPAC Summit. This international conversation will outline how special purposes acquisition companies (SPACs) can be used to expand and protect global investments, the pros and cons of partnering with or forming a SPAC, best practices when investing through a SPAC, and much more. “As […]
Read MoreBecker’s Legacy Speaker Series Launches with Challenge to Serve from Minnesota AG Keith Ellison
Becker & Poliakoff, in partnership with the University of Miami School of Law, recently welcomed Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison as the inaugural keynote speaker of the first Alan S. Becker and Gary A. Poliakoff Preeminent Leaders in Law Speaker Series. The educational forum, established in honor of the firm’s founding members (Becker, J.D. ’69, […]
Read MoreBecker & Miami Law Launch Legacy Speaker Series, Welcome Minnesota AG Keith Ellison
Becker is proud to announce the inaugural installment of the Alan S. Becker and Gary A. Poliakoff Preeminent Leaders in Law Speaker Series, an educational forum established in honor of the firm’s founding members. Becker, J.D. ’69, and Poliakoff, J.D. ’69, were distinguished alumni of the University of Miami School of Law and prominent leaders […]
Read More2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 25 Becker Attorneys
The 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® honors 25 Becker attorneys across the Firm’s practices. 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. Perry M. Adair, […]
Read MoreBecker Counsels SPAC Client GreenVision In $300M Business Combination with Helbiz, Inc.
Becker is proud to announce the successful closing of a $300M business combination between its SPAC client GreenVision Acquisition Corporation (“GreenVision”) and Helbiz, Inc. a global leader in micro-mobility services. Corporate team members Jie Chengying Xiu, Michael Goldstein, Steven Glauberman, and Samantha Lesser represented GreenVision during negotiations, which were completed on August 12, 2021. GreenVision […]
Read MoreBecker Serves as Legal Counsel to Socius Insurance Services in Investment by ABRY Partners
Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 2021. Becker & Poliakoff, a business law firm with headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is pleased to announce the closing of a significant growth investment by its client, Socius Insurance Services, Inc., with ABRY Partners, a leading private equity firm based in Boston. Socius is a leading management liability and property/casualty […]
Read MoreBecker Advises Golden Path Acquisitions Through Multi-Million Dollar IPO
Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals throughout the East Coast, represented Golden Path Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Island exempt company, in connection with its initial public offering. Conducted in the United States, the IPO was completed on June 24, 2021 and raised $57,500,000. Becker attorneys Bill Huo, Brian Daughney, and […]
Read MoreBecker Represents Venus Acquisition Corporation In Multi-Million Dollar Merger
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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