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Our clients benefit from direct engagement by partners with deep transactional experience, supporting associate teams, clear channels of communication, and the firm’s full suite of resources, including expertise provided by our tax, benefits, and intellectual property teams. Clients value our nimble, team-minded approach, our knack for creatively removing obstacles, and our commitment to closing deals.
We bring a practical approach to each transaction and pair pioneering legal approaches with sophisticated, efficient tax-structuring to maximize deal values. Our prior successes representing mature, multi-billion-dollar corporations, privately held companies, funds, and growing companies across a wide range of traditional and emerging industries allow us to speak the same language as our broad base of clients and help them identify opportunities, achieve business objectives, manage risk, and proactively plan for the future.
Sullivan’s presence in the U.S., Israel and the United Kingdom enables us to lead seamless cross-border and domestic M&A transactions. With lawyers on the ground in multiple continents, and a particular expertise with in-bound transactions from Israel, Ireland, and the Nordic Region, we provide international and domestic clients with instant access to our connections in the wider business community to drive their business forward and develop new opportunities.
Our broad client base includes established companies that value us as business partners, growing companies that are seeking our particular expertise, and emerging companies that appreciate our pragmatic and cost-efficient approach. We provide top-level service to all of our clients, regardless of their size.
Our M&A practice handles public-to-public mergers for our established REIT clients and investment management clients, high profile transactions in the technology, manufacturing, biotechnology and life sciences, digital health, Web3 and blockchain, and data analytics and software sectors, and innovative deals in the emerging fields of fintech and qualified opportunity zone businesses.
Sullivan is one of the few U.S. firms with an office in Israel. Our strategically located offices, including Tel Aviv, the hub of Israel’s high-tech economy, and London, serve as gateways for public and private companies, entrepreneurs, investors, funds and other professionals from Israel, Ireland, and the Nordic Region to gain entry into the U.S. market through M&A transactions.
Our clients benefit from direct engagement by partners with deep transactional experience, supporting associate teams, clear channels of communication, and the firm’s full suite of resources, including expertise provided by our tax, benefits, and intellectual property teams. Clients value our nimble, team-minded approach, our knack for creatively removing obstacles, and our commitment to closing deals.
We bring a practical approach to each transaction and pair pioneering legal approaches with sophisticated, efficient tax-structuring to maximize deal values. Our prior successes representing mature, multi-billion-dollar corporations, privately held companies, funds, and growing companies across a wide range of traditional and emerging industries allow us to speak the same language as our broad base of clients and help them identify opportunities, achieve business objectives, manage risk, and proactively plan for the future.
Sullivan’s presence in the U.S., Israel and the United Kingdom enables us to lead seamless cross-border and domestic M&A transactions. With lawyers on the ground in multiple continents, and a particular expertise with in-bound transactions from Israel, Ireland, and the Nordic Region, we provide international and domestic clients with instant access to our connections in the wider business community to drive their business forward and develop new opportunities.
Our broad client base includes established companies that value us as business partners, growing companies that are seeking our particular expertise, and emerging companies that appreciate our pragmatic and cost-efficient approach. We provide top-level service to all of our clients, regardless of their size.
Our M&A practice handles public-to-public mergers for our established REIT clients and investment management clients, high profile transactions in the technology, manufacturing, biotechnology and life sciences, digital health, Web3 and blockchain, and data analytics and software sectors, and innovative deals in the emerging fields of fintech and qualified opportunity zone businesses.
Sullivan is one of the few U.S. firms with an office in Israel. Our strategically located offices, including Tel Aviv, the hub of Israel’s high-tech economy, and London, serve as gateways for public and private companies, entrepreneurs, investors, funds and other professionals from Israel, Ireland, and the Nordic Region to gain entry into the U.S. market through M&A transactions.
Sullivan represented Horizon Beverage Group Inc., one of New England’s premier alcohol distributors, in its sale to Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol. The acquisition marks an exciting expansion for Southern Glazer’s, adding Massachusetts and Rhode Island as the 46th and 47th markets in its U.S. footprint, alongside operations in Canada and the Caribbean.
“We are grateful to Horizon’s employees, customers, and partners for so many years of success, and this transition represents an even brighter future for all,” said Bob Epstein, CEO/President at Horizon. “We’re confident that Southern Glazer’s strength and scale will not only support a smooth integration, but also create new opportunities for growth and success.”
“We’re committed to maintaining the exceptional service that Horizon is known for while bringing the added benefits of being part of the Southern Glazer’s family,” added Jim Rubenstein, CEO/Treasurer at Horizon. “This partnership ensures stability and growth for all stakeholders and strengthens our ability to deliver value across the board.”
Lewis N. Segall, Charles E. Chambers Jr., Ida J. Vanto, Sharon G. Leifer, Steven M. Cunningham, Jr. and Christopher C. Curtis
Sullivan represented Wonder Media Network (WMN), a female-founded, audio-first creative studio based in New York City, in its sale to Acast, the world’s largest independent podcast company. "WMN’s mission is so tightly aligned with that of Acast - bringing important and changemaking stories to the world," said WMN CEO Jenny Kaplan. "Together, we will allow both creators and advertisers to reach new audiences, build successful businesses, and shape the future of audio."
Lewis N. Segall, Joel R. Carpenter, Amy E. Sheridan, Erika L. Todd, Johanna Colpritt and Nathan Kosik-Desmond
Sullivan represented Novomatic digital division Greentube in its acquisition of San Francisco-based Present Creative. Novomatic, an international gambling company, has announced its intention to expand into the U.S., and Sullivan serves as M&A deal counsel. Greentube’s acquisition of Present Creative, Greentube’s first US acquisition, was completed in November 2022. The acquisition will see Greentube further expand its presence in the U.S., where it has made significant inroads over the last 12 months, with the supplier bolstering its local product offering.
Benjamin J. Armour and Johanna Colpritt
The environmental technology company, Nederman Holding AB, represented by Sullivan, recently acquired a leading industrial air filtration company RoboVent, significantly strengthening its North American position by becoming the number one player within the U.S. weld fume extraction segment. Sullivan has provided acquisition advice to Nederman since 2017. Sullivan’s Environment & Natural Resources group handled preparation of environmental provisions of the purchase agreement and disclosure schedules and advised as to regulatory compliance at the target company.
Michael J. Student, Avinash R. Rao, Amy E. Sheridan, Erika L. Todd, Douglas S. Stransky and Ida J. Vanto
Sullivan represented Admiral Metals who was acquired by Reliance Steel & Aluminium Co. (NYSE: RS). “Admiral Metals has built a strong reputation in the metals industry for providing specialty products, high levels of customer service and next-day delivery,” commented Jim Hoffman, Chief Executive Officer of Reliance. “We believe this acquisition will enable Admiral Metals to leverage Reliance’s scale in order to capitalize on further growth opportunities while maintaining its strong brand recognition. We are excited to welcome Admiral Metals to the Reliance Family of Companies, our 70th acquisition since our 1994 IPO.”
Lewis N. Segall, Victor N. Baltera and Sharon G. Leifer
Sullivan represented Masy Systems Inc. ("Masy" or "Masy BioServices"), a preferred provider of cGMP Biostorage and pharma support services, in the sale of its Masy to Alcami Corporation, a leading pharmaceutical and biotech contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO).
Lewis N. Segall and Steven M. Cunningham, Jr.
In November 2021, Sullivan together with its clients Merger & Acquisition Services, Inc., and International Transportation Marine Office, LLC (ITMA) received the Cross-Border Deal of the Year ($50 to $100 million) Award, at the 20th Annual M&A Advisor Awards in New York City. The award was given for the sale of ITMA to MS Amlin Underwriting Limited, a UK company. Don Kaitz retained his role as chairman of Arizona-headquartered ITMA, and the business continued to be led by Eric Kaitz, Chief Executive Officer. Earlier in 2021, Douglas Stransky and Michael Student, along with Merger & Acquisition Services Inc., advised ITMA and the Kaitzes.
Partner and head of Sullivan's International Tax Group, Douglas Stransky, commented, "We are thrilled to receive this honor and be together in-person with our clients and friends, Merger & Acquisition Services, Inc. and Don and Eric Kaitz, and proud to have collaborated with them on this sale."
Douglas S. Stransky and Michael J. Student
Hiring a new employee is typically a moment of optimism—and sometimes, the relationship really does go wonderfully for its entire length and ultimately ends on good terms. But when that hope is treated as an assumption, companies make themselves vulnerable. If a client-facing employee does not have a non-solicitation agreement, a business’s customers could be poached. A new employee, hired because of their great industry relationships, might actually have an
Sullivan & Worcester represented Fattal Hotel Group, owner and operator of 329 hotels across 22 countries and based in Tel Aviv, in its acquisition and financing of The Blakely Hotel in Midtown Manhattan. The acquisition marks the client's first hotel investment in the United States and is a milestone in its evolution from a leading European hospitality operator into a global hotel group. The acquisition was completed on July 7,
Douglas Stransky, leader of the firm’s Tax practice group, authored “International M&A and Joint Ventures: Key U.S. Taxation Issues” published by LexisNexis in June 2026. The practice-oriented treatise focuses on the U.S. tax implications of cross-border mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures and incorporates recent legislative changes and international tax developments. It includes practice aids and aims to provide professionals strategies in navigating the complexities of cross-border transactions in an evolving
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced on July 7, 2026, the creation of the Retail Fraud Working Group, a new initiative within the Division of Enforcement designed to identify and combat fraud targeting main street investors. The announcement formalizes a priority that SEC Enforcement Director David Woodcock previewed in his May 13, 2026, remarks to the Managed Funds Association Legal & Compliance Conference, reflecting the current Commission’s broader
The U.S. Congress passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (the “Housing Act”) and presented it to President Trump on June 29, 2026. At midnight on July 10, 2026, the Housing Act became law because the President did not return it to Congress within ten days (Sundays excepted). The Housing Act includes a wide range of housing reforms designed with the goal of making housing more available and affordable. This alert
Simon Cook, in his role as ITFA's Head of Education, will jointly moderate a Q&A on “The next generation: Three emerging leaders, three ideas”, together with Charlie O'Mulloy, chair of ITFA’s Emerging Leader Committee and Associate Banker at EBRD, at ITFA’s 52nd Annual International Trade and Forfaiting Conference in Split, Croatia on September 9. The Q&A will follow the presentations made by the finalists of the 2026 ITFA Emerging Leader
Geoffrey Wynne will participate in a panel discussion at ITFA's 52nd Annual International Trade and Forfaiting Conference alongside Ailsa McNeil, Director at Texel, and Hernan Mayol, Board Member and Representative of ITFA Americas and Chair of ITFA’s Latin America Regional Committee (LARC). The session, titled “Financing the future: From defence to critical raw materials,” will be moderated by Clarissa Dann, Editorial Director at Deutsche Bank AG. The session will explore how trade
Ryan Rosenblatt was quoted in Law360's article, "Upon Review: The 2026 World Cup's Biggest Legal Stories," which examines the legal, regulatory and policy disputes that emerged during the 2026 World Cup, including issues involving FIFA's disciplinary decisions, immigration challenges, public art protections and the legal dispute surrounding Gillette Stadium's hosting of World Cup matches. Discussing the agreement reached between FIFA's affiliate Boston 2026 and the Town of Foxborough over security fees
Sullivan & Worcester was featured in Law360 Real Estate Authority's "NYC Real Estate Week In Review," which highlighted the largest New York City real estate transactions recorded during the week. The publication recognized Sullivan's representation of Fattal Hotel Group in its acquisition of the Blakely Hotel, a Manhattan hospitality property located at 136 West 55th Street. The approximately $38.5 million transaction was among the week's largest deals to hit public records.
Molly Depew will present “Basics of Estate and Trust Administration” at the American Bar Association (ABA)’s Skills Training for Estate Planners, a virtual conference taking place September 17–18 and sponsored by the ABA Real Property, Trust & Estate Law Section. The program offers a streamlined, practice-focused introduction to estate planning for attorneys building skills in trusts and estates. Ideal for young lawyers and those transitioning into the field, the course provides
Hiring a new employee is typically a moment of optimism—and sometimes, the relationship really does go wonderfully for its entire length and ultimately ends on good terms. But when that hope is treated as an assumption, companies make themselves vulnerable. If a client-facing employee does not have a non-solicitation agreement, a business’s customers could be poached. A new employee, hired because of their great industry relationships, might actually have an
Sullivan & Worcester represented Fattal Hotel Group, owner and operator of 329 hotels across 22 countries and based in Tel Aviv, in its acquisition and financing of The Blakely Hotel in Midtown Manhattan. The acquisition marks the client's first hotel investment in the United States and is a milestone in its evolution from a leading European hospitality operator into a global hotel group. The acquisition was completed on July 7,
Douglas Stransky, leader of the firm’s Tax practice group, authored “International M&A and Joint Ventures: Key U.S. Taxation Issues” published by LexisNexis in June 2026. The practice-oriented treatise focuses on the U.S. tax implications of cross-border mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures and incorporates recent legislative changes and international tax developments. It includes practice aids and aims to provide professionals strategies in navigating the complexities of cross-border transactions in an evolving
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced on July 7, 2026, the creation of the Retail Fraud Working Group, a new initiative within the Division of Enforcement designed to identify and combat fraud targeting main street investors. The announcement formalizes a priority that SEC Enforcement Director David Woodcock previewed in his May 13, 2026, remarks to the Managed Funds Association Legal & Compliance Conference, reflecting the current Commission’s broader
The U.S. Congress passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (the “Housing Act”) and presented it to President Trump on June 29, 2026. At midnight on July 10, 2026, the Housing Act became law because the President did not return it to Congress within ten days (Sundays excepted). The Housing Act includes a wide range of housing reforms designed with the goal of making housing more available and affordable. This alert
Simon Cook, in his role as ITFA's Head of Education, will jointly moderate a Q&A on “The next generation: Three emerging leaders, three ideas”, together with Charlie O'Mulloy, chair of ITFA’s Emerging Leader Committee and Associate Banker at EBRD, at ITFA’s 52nd Annual International Trade and Forfaiting Conference in Split, Croatia on September 9. The Q&A will follow the presentations made by the finalists of the 2026 ITFA Emerging Leader
