About
J. Tyler Finn advises private equity firms and independent sponsors on acquisitions and dispositions. As a Partner at Lippes Mathias in Buffalo, New York, he represents buyers and sellers. Those buyers and sellers include public companies, private companies, and investors. He handles corporate structuring and corporate governance in those deals. He practiced at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP before he joined Lippes Mathias. He earned his J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, Carey Law School in 2016. He holds The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch© honor for 2026-2027. He also takes on general corporate matters for his clients.
Who is a good fit for J. Tyler Finn
- Private equity firms that are buying a company or selling one.
- Independent sponsors that need corporate structuring for a transaction.
- Public and private companies seeking governance counsel in a deal.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of Pennsylvania, Carey Law School, J.D., 2016
- Union College, B.A., 2012
- Bar admissions
- New York
Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch©, 2026-2027
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representationEntity formation and holding structures
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional