
Hodgson Russ advises on the full range of U.S. legal issues involved in domestic and international business operations. Our attorneys serve a wide range of clients, from global corporations to emerging start-ups and family businesses operating in numerous industry sectors.
We provide comprehensive legal services backed by decades of experience in the business arena. We assist at every stage of business, including providing counseling on choice of entity structure; regulatory compliance issues, including daily operational procedures; corporate governance; strategic business growth issues, including corporate finance transactions; mergers and acquisitions; exit strategies; and succession planning.
Our attorneys handle legal issues relating to compensation, business formation, shareholder agreements, commercial contracts, corporate finance, regulatory compliance, labor and employment issues, and taxation, among numerous others.
The hallmarks of our practice are our ability to become immersed in our clients’ business; to quickly and thoroughly understand its operations, environment, and unique culture; and to develop an efficient plan to achieve its business goals.
Hodgson Russ was awarded a Metropolitan Tier 1 ranking by Best Lawyers/U.S. News & World Report in the category of Corporate Law.
- $142 Million Joint Venture for Construction of Senior Housing Projects
- $175 Million Cross-Border Securities Offering for Major Canadian Bank
- $200 Million International Sale of Ferrosilicon Company
- $200 Million Private Placement for Precision Motion Control Products Manufacturer
- $226.6 million CMBS Mortgage and Mezzanine Debt for Multistate Hotel Portfolio
- $275 Million Manufacturing Company Merger
- $300 Million Joint Venture in Heat Transfer Industry
- $750 Million Acquisition of HVAC Company
- 144A Sale of $150 Million in Senior Subordinated Notes
- 155-Store Supermarket Chain Purchased by Senior Management
- Accounting Overstatement Investigation & Public Disclosure
- Acquisition on Behalf of France-Based Automotive Parts Manufacturer
- Assisted in the Raising of $600,000 for Biopharma Company Client’s Series Seed Financing Round
- Assisted with statutory and regulatory framework regarding cultivation, processing, and distribution of hemp
- C$150 Million Asset-Based Lending Transaction for Family-Owned Canadian Manufacturer and Its U.S. Subsidiaries
- Canada-U.S. Client Food Agreements and M&A Transactions Assistance
- Cegedim SA Represented by Hodgson Russ in Its Acquisition of Dendrite International, Inc.
- Convertible Subordinated Notes Exchange for Medical Device Company
- Counsel for the U.S. Subsidiary of a Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Company
- Counsel to Canadian Food Products Importer and Distributor on U.S. Commercial Matters
- Criminal Price Fixing Investigation and Follow-Up Class Actions
- Formation of $100 Million REIT to Acquire Assets in the Hospitality Industry
- Formation of R&D Incubator Division for Medical Device Manufacturer
- Full Spectrum of Corporate Legal Services for Supermarket Chain
- Liquor Licensing and Acquisition of Casino & Hotel Property
- Multi-Transaction Roll Up of Retail Stores and IPO
- Multiparty Merger of Western New York Hospital Group
- Negotiated All Transaction Documents on Series A-1 Investment for Canadian-Based Software Venture Capital Firm Client
- Provide legal work regarding medical marijuana facilities in New York
- Representation of an Engineering Professional in a Federal Trade Secrets Theft Investigation
- Representation of Business and Executives in Investigation by The New York City Department of Investigation.
- Representation of Energy Company in Holdings Deal
- Representation of Entrepreneur in Acquisition & Financing of Manufacturing Business
- Representation of Lumber Company in Multiple Acquisitions Per Year
- Representation of Meat Distributor in Chapter 11 Proceedings
- Representation of Food Preservative Client
- Represented European-Owned Client in Major U.S. Acquisition
- Representing National Restaurant/Food Service/Hospitality Company
- Sale of Canadian Company With U.S. Assets to Australian Acquirer
- Sale of Multinational Wood Treatment Client to Private Equity Fund
- SLA Assistance for Sports Entertainment Venue and Hotel Clients
- Stock & Real Property Acquisition for Aerospace Technologies Manufacturer
- Successful Merger of Numerous Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Foundations & Subsidiaries
- Tax-Free Spin-Off & Reorganization of Statewide Brokerage Business
- U.S. Legal Counsel to Canadian-Based Software Company on U.S. Corporate and Commercial Matters
In the News
- MarketScreener, September 30, 2022
- WGRZ, September 15, 2022
- October 26, 2020
- Yahoo! Finance, September 22, 2020
- IndustryWeek, June 25, 2019
- June 3, 2016
- Buffalo Law Journal, March 7, 2016
- September 11, 2014
- Buffalo Business First, July 7, 2014
- Law360, September 11, 2013
- September 9, 2013
- Law360, March 27, 2013
- October 17, 2011
- May 27, 2011
- December 27, 2010
- August 5, 2010
- June 18, 2010
- Law360, February 1, 2010
- December 2, 2009
- Buffalo Law Journal, November 9, 2009
- Buffalo Law Journal, November 9, 2009
- October 1, 2009
- April 8, 2009
- March 27, 2009
- October 29, 2008
- January 26, 2007
Press Releases
- August 10, 2023
- June 6, 2023
- Hodgson Russ Press Release, August 23, 2022
- Hodgson Russ Press Release, August 19, 2022
- Hodgson Russ Press Release, November 15, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Press Release, May 26, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Press Release, April 24, 2020
- Press Release, November 18, 2015
- Press Release, September 2, 2015
- Press Release, June 15, 2015
- Press Release, November 18, 2014
Publications
- Hodgson Russ Corporate & Securities Alert , February 7, 2023
- Hodgson Russ COVID-19 Litigation and Employment Action Team Alert, February 8, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Corporate & Business Alert, December 30, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Banking & Finance Alert, May 18, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Banking & Finance Alert, May 13, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Banking & Finance Alert, April 24, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Banking & Finance Alert, April 10, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Banking & Finance Alert, April 8, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Banking & Finance Alert, March 30, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Banking & Finance Alert, March 30, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Corporate Alert, March 23, 2020
- Hodgson Russ State & Local Tax Alert, March 21, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Corporate Alert, March 19, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Corporate & Securities Alert, February 4, 2020
- Why Form a Corporation Instead of an LLC?Nordic Innovation House, New York Publications, February 2020
- Why Delaware?Nordic Innovation House, New York Publications , February 2020
- How Do I Open a US Bank Account?Nordic Innovation House, New York Publications, February 2020
- Does My US Corporation Need US Employees?Nordic Innovation House, New York Publications, February 2020
- Corporate and Securities Alert, February 21, 2019
- Corporate & Business Law Alert, February 2, 2018
- Corporate & Business Law Alert, October 3, 2017
- Corporate & Business Law Alert, February 14, 2017
- Corporate & Business Law Alert, February 19, 2016
- Corporate & Business Law Alert, January 22, 2016
- Corporate & Business Law Alert, November 5, 2015
- Corporate & Business Law Alert, July 10, 2015
- Corporation Law: New YorkPractical Law Company, April 3, 2015
- Corporate & Business Law Alert, January 16, 2015
- October 2, 2013
- Corporate & Securities Alert, July 12, 2013
- Corporate & Securities Alert, June 24, 2013
- Corporate & Securities Alert, January 16, 2013
- January 14, 2013
- Corporate & Securities Alert, March 14, 2012
- Corporate & Securities Alert, January 27, 2012
- Corporate & Securities Alert, January 6, 2012
- Corporate & Securities Alert, August 24, 2011
- Exempt Market Dealers Association of Canada Newsletter, January 2011
- November 9, 2010
- September 16, 2010
- August 27, 2010
- The FranchiseVoice, Spring 2009
- February 3, 2009
- Corporate & Securities Alert, June 25, 2008
- Securities Transfer Association Newsletter, April 2008
- February 4, 2008
- Business Beat, February 2008
- November 16, 2007
- Corporate & Securities Alert, June 7, 2007
- Securities Transfer Association Newsletter, 2005
Presentations & Events
- January 28, 2022
- February 17, 2021
- Hodgson Russ LLP, January 28, 2021
- September 28, 2020
- September 10, 2020
- September 3, 2020
- August 20, 2020
- August 10, 2020
- August 7, 2020
- July 29, 2020
- June 16, 2020
- April 1 & 2, 2020
- February 27, 2020
- Hodgson Russ LLP, January 30, 2020
- November 19, 2019
- Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, New York 12561, October 10, 2019
- Hodgson Russ, Buffalo, NY
- Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, October 26, 2017
- New York Diamond Dealers Club, 580 5th Ave, New York, NY, March 16, 2016
- Buffalo, NY, November 13, 2013
- New York, NY, October 17, 2013
- New York, NY, July 31, 2013
- Hamilton, ON, June 5, 2013
- Montreal, QC, March 14, 2013
- Toronto, ON, November 15, 2012
- Calgary, AB, November 13, 2012
- Hodgson Russ, Buffalo, NY, October 30, 2012
- Buffalo, NY, May 24, 2012
- New York, NY, May 10, 2012
- Toronto, ON, May 10, 2012
- Buffalo, NY, November 17, 2011
- Calgary, AB, October 18, 2011
- Buffalo, NY, June 15, 2011
- Buffalo, NY, November 10, 2010
- Buffalo, NY, January 27, 2010
- Buffalo, NY, September 24, 2009
- Buffalo, NY, July 30, 2009
- Toronto, ON, March 25, 2009