Structuring Acquisitions of Family-Owned Businesses

Clients at every stage of the business life cycle rely on Mr. Cushing as a partner and strategist, advising them on matters such as business and succession planning, entity selection and formation, private equity and venture capital financing, joint ventures and strategic alliances, mergers and acquisitions, private placements and public offerings of debt and equity securities, technology licensing, SEC compliance, corporate governance, recapitalizations, executive compensation and general corporate matters. He regularly advises family offices in their legal and business challenges. Mr. Cushing works collaboratively with clients across a variety of industries, including EMS and NEMT medical transportation, product distribution and logistics, high technology, consumer products, digital and print media, e-commerce and e-solutions, SAAS, information technology, life sciences, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, professional and financial services, and alternative energy.

Ms. Markey represents clients in general corporate, taxation, and nonprofit matters. She draws from a diverse background in government, accounting, and law to serve as a holistic business advisor, and strongly believes that tax and corporate advice should be both easy to understand and practical. Ms. Markey regularly counsels clients on mergers and acquisitions, business formation, joint ventures, and general corporate matters. She also frequently assists clients with tax controversies, audits, appeals, planning, and structuring, as well as researching tax law and drafting legal appeals and memoranda. Ms. Markey regularly writes and presents on corporate topics and most recently presented seminars on ownership disputes in closely held businesses, advanced tax strategies for M&A deals, and strategic risk assessment for complex commercial transactions.