Brian E. Tierney
Partner, Attorney at Hinckley Allen
About
Brian E. Tierney represents buyers and sellers in acquisitions of life sciences and technology companies in New England. He provides general corporate counseling and handles joint ventures. He counsels those companies on private equity financings and venture capital financings. He serves as Vice Chair of the firm's Sports & Entertainment Group. He represents clients investing in, buying, and selling professional sports teams and theatrical productions. He is Co-Chair of the Corporate & Business group at Hinckley Allen in Boston. He earned his J.D. from the University of Hawaii, William S. Richardson School of Law in 2006. He advises institutional lenders and borrowers, and he advises investment bankers and underwriters. He covers commercial finance, public finance, and tax-exempt financings for them. These include senior debt, mezzanine debt, and subordinated debt.
Who is a good fit for Brian E. Tierney
- Owners of life sciences companies in New England buying or selling a business.
- Founders of technology companies raising private equity or venture capital.
- Buyers and sellers of a professional sports team or a theatrical production.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of Hawaii, William S. Richardson School of Law, J.D., 2006
- University of Rhode Island, B.S., 2002
- Boston University School of Law, 2005
- Bar admissions
- Massachusetts, Rhode Island
Recognition
- Best Lawyers in America® (2022-2027), Lawyer of the Year (2027), Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Finance Law
- Boston Magazine, Top Lawyers (2025), Sports Law
Specialties
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional