Veteran mergers and acquisitions partner Jim McKnight has joined Spiro Harrison & Nelson, where he will lead the firm’s Corporate Business Transactions Practice Group, the firm announced Monday.
McKnight joins the Red Bank-based firm from the AmLaw 100 Mintz law firm in New York City, where for over 25 years he has represented clients in mergers, acquisitions, private equity and financial transactions in a wide range of industries, including medical devices, biotech, retail, publishing, engineering, real estate, and software and internet technologies.
His addition increases the attorney head count at Spiro Harrison & Nelson to 25.
“As we continue to execute on our firm’s plans for strategic growth, we’re thrilled to welcome a seasoned corporate attorney like Jim McKnight to our team,” Managing Partner Jason Spiro said. “Jim brings exceptional expertise, strategic insight, and a proven track record of success in handling the most complex transactions across a wide range of industries. His leadership in high-value corporate transactions will be invaluable as we continue to deliver outstanding results to our diverse and growing roster of clients.”
McKnight has 35 years of experience representing businesses, investors and entrepreneurs in a variety of industries. As general outside counsel to a number of these businesses, he offers advice on governance, employment, regulatory compliance, risk management, and contractual matters. McKnight also assists clients in corporate deals, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, securities offerings, secured loans, and private equity or venture capital financing.
McKnight holds his J.D. from Georgetown University and his A.B. from Columbia University.
