For more than 30 years, Michael Gold has assisted clients in corporate and transactional matters. He is a trusted advisor to general counsel, senior management and boards across the country. Michael is a "closer" with a record of negotiating complex transactions to a satisfactory conclusion, focusing on his clients' business objectives.
Michael has represented buyers and sellers in a wide variety of industries in M&A and joint venture transactions and has extensive experience with public securities markets and securities regulatory matters, particularly corporate governance and general disclosure and compliance. Michael’s recent practice has included representing higher education institutions and other not-for-profits in mergers and acquisitions and reorganization projects.
He has also advised numerous clients regarding private equity, hedge fund and venture finance transactions, representing both investors and issuers. He handles issues related to structuring complex securities transactions, and trading practices and policies within different securities markets and firms.
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In addition, Michael has represented companies and individuals in numerous corporate crisis situations, has conducted internal investigations and assisted with enforcement actions and litigation brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the NYSE and FINRA (formerly the NASD).
Prior to law school, Michael was a financial analyst for Goldman, Sachs & Co. in New York City, specializing in mortgage finance.