R.J. Kornhaas
Partner, Attorney at Wiggin and Dana
Co-Chair of the Family Office and Strategic Investments Practice Groupmember of wiggin(x)
About
R.J. Kornhaas advises buyers and sellers on mergers and acquisitions at Wiggin and Dana. He counsels early-stage companies and privately and publicly held middle-market companies. He also advises on commercial agreements tied to those deals. He handles manufacturing, technology, and food and beverage transactions. R.J. serves as Co-Chair of the Family Office and Strategic Investments Practice Group. He is a member of wiggin(x). He advises family offices and high net-worth individuals on private investments. He advises those investors as they exit a company.
Who is a good fit for R.J. Kornhaas
- Owners of manufacturing companies selling a middle-market business.
- Buyers acquiring early-stage technology companies.
- Family offices seeking counsel when they exit a private company.
- Food and beverage owners seeking sell-side counsel on a company sale.
Education and admissions
- Education
- Emory University School of Law, J.D., 2012
- Bar admissions
- New York, Connecticut
Recognition
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America (2021-2025)
- Legal 500 (2024-2026)
- Super Lawyers (2015-2021)
- IFLR1000 (2020, 2023)
- Mergers and Acquisitions Case Study: A Timely Exit Transaction
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representation
Representative matters
As described on the firm’s website.
- A national provider of industrial cleaning and support services for HRSG maintenance, door and mechanical systems in connection with an F reorganization and its sale to a private equity fund.
- A high-end New York Metro area caterer in its sale to a private equity backed UK buyer.
- A Swedish strategic investor in connection with its investment in a U.S. manufacturer of biodegradable and recyclable coolers.
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional
Frequently Asked Questions
R.J. Kornhaas advises life sciences and financial services companies on mergers and acquisitions. He also works with digital media and consumer products businesses. He represents buyers and sellers in those industries on deal work.