Charles A. Samuelson is co-chair of Hughes Hubbard & Reed's Corporate group and has a Corporate and Securities practice that is focused on public and private mergers and acquisitions (including proxy contests and "going private" transactions), joint ventures and other business combinations, as well as public and private debt and equity financings. He has represented investment banks, private equity and venture capital firms, and companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies in a variety of industries. Chuck also regularly advises public and private companies and their boards on corporate governance and SEC compliance and related matters.
Areas of Concentration
Corporate Governance
Debt and equity financings
Joint ventures and other business combinations
Mergers and Acquisitions
Proxy Contests and other matters relating to Corporate Control
Professional Activities
Faculty member, "Going Private" seminar, Association of the Bar of the City of New York
Member, American Bar Association, Business Law Section
Member, New York State Bar Association
Recognition
Ranked by Chambers USA 2007–2022 as one of the leading M&A lawyers in the United States
Identified as a New York Super Lawyer, 2009–2022
Highlighted Publications
"Legal Considerations in Going Private Transactions," the Association of the Bar of the City of New York (June 2004)
Co-author, with Gary J. Simon, "SEC Disclosure Requirements in Going Private Transactions," the Association of the Bar of the City of New York (June 2004)