Michael N. Mercurio

Michael “Mike” N. Mercurio is a strategic advisor and partner to entrepreneurs, closely held enterprises, and family operations on all aspects of their business. He regularly represents clients in a wide variety of corporate matters throughout the business life cycle, including startup considerations, maturation, and end-stage planning. Mike’s extensive experience includes formation and structure; ownership; management and control; financing and capital; expansion; mergers & acquisitions; and contraction and dissolution.

A significant portion of Mike’s practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, advising clients from both the sell-side and buy-side perspectives. He has designed, negotiated, and documented dozens of corporate transactions and mergers involving hundreds of millions of dollars for the acquisition (and disposition of) asset classes of all types, as well as equity interests. Additionally, he assists with bolt-on transactions, industry roll-ups, and strategic acquisitions including many transactions with private equity. Mike is also highly skilled in ownership and succession planning, helping business owners prepare and optimally transition their businesses to third parties, management, or family.

While Mike’s M&A practice spans a wide variety of industries and geographies, he has deep experience working with clients in government contracting, commercial technology, cyber security, defense, healthcare, construction services, professional services, recycling and waste management, franchising, and restaurant and food services. With a commitment to inclusivity, he handles deals of any magnitude, adjusting his team composition to best serve the unique demands of each transaction.

Mike has repeatedly been listed in Smart CEO’s Best Lawyers and the Best Lawyers in America, which recognizes the top business attorneys based on a readers’ poll. He has also received several national and international awards related to his M&A practice.