Brian J. Bocketti
Chief Growth Officer | Partner | Executive Committee | Team Co-Leader - Banking & Financial Transactions, Attorney at Lippes Mathias
About
Brian J. Bocketti leads deal teams for buyers and sellers on acquisitions and divestitures from $50M to $750M. He advises public, private, and closely-held companies. Private equity firms also work with him as an outside advisor. He co-leads the Banking and Financial Transactions team at Lippes Mathias. He structures growth through project finance, joint ventures, and contract manufacturing. For more than 25 years, Brian has handled mergers, corporate transactions, and general corporate matters. He earned his J.D. from the University at Buffalo School of Law and a B.A. from Siena College. Chambers USA ranks him for Corporate/Mergers and Acquisitions in Upstate New York. He represents borrowers, mezzanine lenders, and equity sponsors. He negotiates subordination and tiered collateral on financings up to five hundred million dollars.
Who is a good fit for Brian J. Bocketti
- Buyers and sellers in an acquisition or divestiture from $50M to $750M.
- Borrowers using senior debt or mezzanine financing on an acquisition.
- Private equity firms purchasing a closely-held company.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University at Buffalo School of Law, J.D., 1998
- Siena College, B.A., 1994
- Bar admissions
- New York
Recognition
- The M&A Advisor, M&A Deal of the Year Award, 2025
- Chambers USA: America ’ s Leading Lawyers for Business, Corporate/ M&A (Upstate New York)
Specialties
Representative matters
As described on the firm’s website.
- Represented a top 200 public accounting firm in connection with its merger into national accounting firm.
- Represented private equity firm in connection with $65 Million heating and cooling controls business. ($65,000,000)
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- $50M–$750M
- Remote work
- In-person / regional