Aaron DeLong Bio

Aaron DeLong is a corporate and M&A lawyer who leads major energy, maritime, and infrastructure transactions with clarity and strategic focus. Aaron advises on high-stakes deals that often combine commercial urgency, regulatory nuance, and cross-border complexity. Aaron’s recent work includes guiding clients through multimillion-dollar acquisitions and project financings involving vessels, terminals, and other critical energy assets. He brings a practical, forward-looking approach, helping clients close transactions efficiently while anticipating the business, regulatory, and operational realities that follow. Before private practice, Aaron served as a U.S. Foreign Service Officer, where he negotiated investments and policy initiatives across the Middle East. That diplomatic background shapes his work today: He is skilled at finding alignment among diverse stakeholders and moving large, intricate deals from idea to execution. Clients value Aaron for his ability to bridge legal, financial, and strategic considerations and for his calm, results-focused approach when negotiations turn complex. Whether structuring a cross-border acquisition, advising on project finance, or guiding boards through strategic transactions, Aaron combines technical precision with practical business judgment to deliver results that stand up over time. Aaron works remotely and is licensed in New York and Louisiana, currently practicing in New Orleans. Please contact Aaron via email or telephone to schedule an in-person or virtual meeting or for an address for mail or deliveries.