About
Gordon E. Forth concentrates on mergers, acquisitions, venture capital deals, and public and private securities offerings. He is a Partner and Chair of the Firm's Business & Finance Department at Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP. He acts for senior lenders and for subordinated lenders in financings. He drafts documents for subordinated debt. He negotiates and drafts equity terms for investors and other participants in an acquisition. Gordon earned his J.D. from Vanderbilt University. He also earned an M.B.A. from Vanderbilt University and a B.A. from Hope College. Best Lawyers in America lists Gordon in its most recent edition. New York Super Lawyer Magazine includes him on its Super Lawyers list for New York State. He negotiates and drafts the documents for public and private recapitalizations.
Who is a good fit for Gordon E. Forth
- Companies that need merger or acquisition documents negotiated.
- Investors who need equity arrangements negotiated with other deal participants.
- Parties who need a public or private recapitalization negotiated.
- Participants who need documents for a venture capital transaction.
Education and admissions
- Education
- Vanderbilt University, J.D.
- Vanderbilt University, M.B.A.
- Hope College, B.A.
- Bar admissions
- New York
Recognition
- Listed in the most recent edition of " Best Lawyers in America ".
- Recognized as one of the " Super Lawyers " in New York State by New York Super Lawyer Magazine
Specialties
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional