Bio

Parties to complex mergers and acquisitions and other large and multifaceted transactions may not all be on the same team, but Jeffrey Gifford knows how to get them on the same page. Leader of the firm's corporate finance practice, Jeff leverages his collaborative nature and talent for bringing people together to efficiently shepherd and consummate high-stakes deals. Clients rely on Jeff's practical and pragmatic guidance when new opportunities arise or risks emerge. He listens carefully to each client's concerns and goals and charts a clearly defined course of action to address the former and accomplish the latter. Combined with his problem-solving acumen, Jeff's intuitive understanding of what it takes to protect his clients' interests in complex commercial and securities transactions or when structuring, drafting, and implementing joint ventures makes him an invaluable partner for businesses. Jeff works closely and seamlessly with accountants, investment bankers, and other professionals to address and resolve the complex issues that characteristically arise in the transactions he handles. He tailors his role in each deal to align best with his client's objectives and is equally adept at quarterbacking a deal as he is running with the ball. Counseling clients on mergers and acquisitions, public and private securities transactions, joint ventures, and domestic and international commercial transactions, Jeff prides himself on his responsiveness, professionalism, and high ethical standards. Active in many philanthropic and charitable endeavors, Jeff is as committed to his community as he is to his clients.