With a practice devoted to M&A, private equity and venture capital investments, and investment fund formation, Max Drake counsels business entities and their owners through all stages of development, from startup, to growth financing, to ultimate sale. Clients rely on Max's practical general corporate and transactional advice, in addition to his extensive experience in complex acquisitions and sales, secured debt and structured finance transactions, and employment and compensation arrangements. Max also represents investment managers and broker-dealers in related transactions as well as in compliance matters with governmental authorities, including the SEC, FINRA and state securities regulators.
Max is recognized as a leading M&A lawyer by industry publications, including The Legal 500.