James Sullivan

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James H. Sullivan, Jr. is a partner at Alston & Bird LLP, a prominent law firm.1 He holds several key positions and has extensive experience in corporate law and transactions:

Professional Role and Expertise

James Sullivan is a partner in Alston & Bird's Corporate Group and serves as the partner-in-charge of the firm's New York office.2 He specializes in advising institutional clients and management teams on domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and corporate finance transactions across various industries.2

Key Areas of Practice::

Corporate Law
Mergers & Acquisitions
Private Equity
Corporate & Business Transactions
International Business3

Leadership and Recognition

Sullivan has held leadership positions within the firm, including:

Former chair of the firm's Partners Committee
Member of the Global Resources & Strategies Committee
Co-chair of the German Business Team2

His expertise has been recognized in several ways:

Listed in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America© for Corporate Law
Recognized by Super Lawyers magazine for corporate and M&A work
Named one of Savoy's 2022 Most Influential Black Lawyers4

Cross-Border Expertise

Sullivan has a particular focus on cross-border transactions, primarily in the D-A-CH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), the Netherlands, and the UK.2 He often serves as outside general counsel to U.S. operations of foreign companies and private equity houses.2

Representative Experience

Sullivan has been involved in numerous high-profile transactions, including:

Advising on a $400 million acquisition in the defense industry
Representing a bank holding company in acquiring an investment banking firm
Counseling European private equity firms on U.S. investments
Advising on transactions in pharmaceuticals, biotech, and diagnostics industries2