Richard Ross is a partner in the firm's Merger & Acquisitions practice, with a focus on the technology industry.
He represents companies, private equity funds, hedge funds and investment banks in a variety of complex corporate transactions. Richard advises clients on public and private mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, distressed transactions, takeovers (negotiated and contested), leveraged buyouts, spin-offs, strategic investments, and joint ventures, in both U.S. and cross-border deals. He also counsels clients on a broad range of corporate, securities and business-related matters, including directors’ duties and responsibilities and other aspects of corporate governance and disclosure issues.
Richard leads technology-driven transactions for clients across multiple industries, including:
- Goldman Sachs
- Honeywell
- Microsoft Corporation
- Google Inc.
- Brightwood Capital Advisors
- Stanley Black & Decker
Professional Leadership
- Perkins Coie Strategic Diversity Committee, Member
- Cornell Law School, Adjunct Professor, 2018 – 2021
- Brooklyn Legal Services, Board of Directors
Related Employment
- Chadbourne & Parke LLP, New York, NY, Counsel, 2009 - 2012
- Goldman Sachs & Co., New York, NY, Vice President & Assistant General Counsel - Merchant Banking Legal, 2007 - 2009
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, New York, NY, Associate, 1999 - 2007; Summer Associate, 1998