Brendan J. Rich
Partner | Team Co-Leader - Corporate | Team Leader - Mergers & Acquisitions, Attorney at Lippes Mathias
About
Brendan J. Rich is a Buffalo partner, mergers and acquisitions team leader, and corporate team co-leader at Lippes Mathias. He represents buyers and sellers on acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures. His clients include startups, nonprofits, and Fortune 500 companies. He handles securities offerings, private equity work, and venture capital matters. He guides corporate structuring and succession planning on transactions. Brendan earned his J.D. from the University at Buffalo School of Law in 2005. He counsels marketing firms, architecture and engineering firms, and banking and financial services firms. He serves biotechnology companies, asset receivable management firms, and food and beverage producers. He advises healthcare organizations, investment banks, and private equity sponsors and investors. He represents real estate developers, software companies, and technology and telecommunications firms on deals.
Who is a good fit for Brendan J. Rich
- Startup founders buying a company or selling one.
- Nonprofit organizations pursuing a merger or a joint venture.
- Owners seeking succession planning for their company.
- Fortune 500 companies preparing a divestiture or a securities offering.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University at Buffalo School of Law, J.D., 2005
- Providence College, B.A., 2002
- Bar admissions
- New York
Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America©,2024-2027
- Business First of Buffalo, 40 Under 40, 2018
- Upstate New York Super Lawyers®,2015-2025
- Business First of Buffalo and Buffalo Law Journal, Legal Elite of WNY, 2017-2018, 2020
- Laidlaw Law Alumni Association Award, UB Law School
Specialties
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional