Michael R. Huttenlocher Joins the Firm to Lead
New Practice
NEW
YORK, June 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Massumi +
Consoli, a nationwide law firm focused on private equity
transactional work, is pleased to announce the launch of its new
Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice. The practice will be
led by Michael R. Huttenlocher, who
joins the firm as a Partner in its New
York office from McDermott
Will & Emery LLP.
Under Mike's leadership, the new practice will work closely with
the firm's corporate team to deliver strategic advice and counsel
to clients as they navigate complex transaction-related litigation
and other high-stakes disputes. By adding a litigation and dispute
resolution practice, the firm will provide a more comprehensive
offering to its acquisitive clients throughout the entire life
cycle of their investments.
"The addition of Mike and the Litigation & Dispute
Resolution practice is a testament to our commitment to growth and
innovation for our clients," said Peter
Massumi, co-founder of Massumi + Consoli. "Unfortunately,
even parties with the best intentions can end up in disputes in the
context of transactions. Our litigation team will partner with our
M&A group throughout the deal execution process to manage
post-transaction dispute risk and swiftly address any controversies
that do arise."
The firm's new Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice is
unique in the marketplace and will have a distinct focus on private
equity and M&A dispute resolution, providing acquisitive
businesses with comprehensive counsel across a broad range of
matters, including litigating and arbitrating post-closing
controversies, such as purchase price adjustment and earnout
disputes, indemnity claims and representation and warranty
insurance-related conflicts, and representing portfolio companies
in any post-acquisition investigations or litigation, such as
matters relating to corporate governance, securities litigation,
labor and employment controversies and general commercial
disputes.
A prominent litigator, Mike has extensive courtroom experience
and has represented clients in various complex controversies,
including domestic and cross-border deal litigation, corporate
governance disputes, white collar and regulatory defense,
commercial and securities litigation, complex settlements, appeals
and arbitrations. Mike is admitted to the bars of the Supreme Court
of the United States, the United States Court of Appeals for the
Second Circuit and the United States District Courts for the
Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of New York.
"Mike's practice is a perfect complement to our leading Private
Equity and M&A practice, and his expertise will allow us to
deliver new value-added services and capabilities to better meet
the needs of our clients," said Anthony
Consoli, the firm's other co-founder. "We've long recognized
the need for this solution in the marketplace, and today's
announcement aligns with the firm's broader vision to serve as a
one-stop-shop for the evolving legal needs of middle market and
large cap private equity sponsors and other acquisitive
enterprises."
"I'm thrilled to join the talented team at Massumi + Consoli.
The opportunity to build something from the ground up is a
once-in-a-career opportunity, and the firm's rapid growth and
ascendant profile makes it an exciting place to innovate," added
Mike. "By combining my litigation background with the firm's deep
transactional capabilities and relationship-focused approach, we
can offer clients a unique advantage in navigating complex
disputes, protecting their investments and achieving optimal
outcomes."
About Massumi + Consoli
Massumi + Consoli is a
nationwide law firm that delivers exceptional expertise and an
unmatched client experience specifically tailored to middle market
private equity firms and other financial sponsors, as well as
dynamic and acquisitive enterprises. Founded in 2015 as a spin-out
from the Private Equity and M&A Group of Kirkland & Ellis,
the firm's approach combines the proficiency of the best large
international law firms with a highly personalized, boutique
experience.
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