Bringing its headcount to 25 attorneys, Spiro Harrison & Nelson announced that veteran mergers and acquisitions partner Jim McKnight is joining the firm to lead its Corporate Business Transactions practice.
McKnight joins the 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.
“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,” said Jason C. Spiro. “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. He also assists clients in corporate deals, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, securities offerings, secured loans and private equity or venture capital financing.
Before joining Spiro Harrison & Nelson LLC, McKnight worked at premier corporate law firms in New York and New Jersey, and he was a partner at Mintz Levin PC in New York City for the past 25 years.
McKnight holds his J.D. from Georgetown University and his A.B. from Columbia University. During law school, he was editor-in-chief of The Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics.
He lives in Rumson, with his wife and two children, where he’s involved with Holy Cross Church and Academy and serves his community as a Scout leader.
