Category: Deals

Even well-planned business transactions can face unexpected disruptions that require both patience and persistence.

CMM Partner Vincent Costa recently represented the seller of a minority interest in several long-standing, family-owned food industry businesses based on Long Island. The engagement presented unique challenges when the original client passed away shortly after retaining the firm, requiring the transaction to pause while an estate administration process was initiated and completed. Working closely with the client’s representatives over the course of more than a year, Vinny guided the matter through the necessary legal and procedural hurdles to keep the deal on track. The transaction was successfully brought to a close just before the end of the year, providing finality for all parties involved.

“Thank you in helping, guiding, researching, and negotiating my business buyout case.  It was definitely not an easy case; and yet, CMM handled it with ease,” remarked the client. “They are not only knowledgeable about every facet of the law but are excellent in customer service and keeping their clients up to date.  I was happily surprised when all of my emails and calls were always answered within 24 hours; and no matter what questions I asked, they were always answered.  I found working with CMM a very rewarding and learning experience and the outcome of my case was 100% of what I asked for.”

CMM recently closed a transaction involving the unwinding of a previously completed business acquisition in the scaffolding industry, bringing a long and difficult chapter to a successful close for our client.

In the fall of 2024, our client acquired a competing scaffolding business to supplement its existing operations. What followed was a prolonged and contentious period in which both sides disputed financial responsibility for ongoing and completed projects that were transferred as part of the transaction. Over the course of the next year, those disputes escalated, with repeated threats of litigation and potential bankruptcy filings.

CMM Partner Donald Rassiger worked strategically through the legal and operational challenges to achieve a practical resolution, culminating in the sale of the business back to its original owners. The result allowed our client to exit the transaction, mitigate risk, and move forward with certainty.

When transactions don’t unfold as planned, CMM helps clients navigate complexity and protect their interests.

A “business divorce” can be just as complex and emotional as any personal separation. When business partners decide to go their separate ways, the stakes are high, and careful legal guidance is critical.

CMM Partner Donald Rassiger recently guided a client through a successful business divorce involving a high-profile construction and property management business on the East End. The matter involved the negotiated sale of our client’s membership interests in multiple operating companies to his business partner.

While the transaction was largely amicable, it presented the kinds of legal, financial, and operational hurdles that often arise when long-standing business relationships come to an end. Don worked closely with the client throughout the process, helping navigate these challenges and keeping the deal moving toward a favorable resolution.

It is always gratifying to help clients through turbulent moments in their professional and personal lives, and this matter was no exception. Our client expressed deep appreciation for the strategic guidance and dedication provided during this important transition.