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Representation of Entrepreneurs, Investors, and Emerging Ventures

Federman lawyers represent entrepreneurs, investors, and investment bankers who create and fund new business ventures in the private equity and venture capital arena often acquiring or consolidating existing businesses or starting new business ventures.

Venture Capital and Private Equity Transactions

Federman represents market participants in various types of venture capital transactions, including:  

  • Debt and equity investments
  • Private placements and private offerings
  • Offering exemption planning
  • Acquisition/issuance of convertible preferred equity and convertible notes
  • Bridge and early stage financings
  • Distressed financing and secured lending
  • Fund formation, complex partnerships and joint ventures
  • Multi-layered and series partnerships and limited liability companies

Industry Experience Across Diverse Sectors

Our firm’s clients operate in a wide range of industries including:

  • Food franchises
  • Restaurant operating companies
  • Hotel ownership and operations
  • Real estate and real estate services
  • Convenience stores and pump stations
  • Retail, distribution and logistics
  • Industrial and manufacturing 
  • Healthcare and biomedical facilities and services
  • Assisted living facility ownership and operations
  • Auto dealerships

Latest News & Insights


Insights

Why Lenders Reject “Recycled” SPEs in Structured Finance Transactions

In structured finance and commercial real estate lending, borrowers are frequently required to hold mortgaged property through a single purpose entity...


Awards and Recognition

The Legal 500 Names Four Federman Steifman LLP Partners to U.S. City Elite – New York Real Estate & Real Estate Finance | March 2026

Four Federman Steifman LLP partners—Michael K. Federman, Lee D. Edelson, Hamid Soltani, and Seth P. Steifman—have been named by The Legal 500 among...


Awards and Recognition

Federman Steifman LLP Recognized in the 2026 Chambers USA Regional Spotlight Guide for Real Estate & Real Estate Finance

Federman Steifman LLP Earns 2026 Chambers USA Regional Spotlight Recognition We’re proud to announce that Federman Steifman LLP has once again been recognized...