Barry Fischer Bio

With over three decades of experience handling complex transactions, Barry Fischer guides public and private companies and individuals in domestic and cross-border deals. Buyers, sellers, issuers, borrowers and lenders rely on Barry’s responsive, steady advisement in all stages of business purchases and sales. Adeptly handling mergers and acquisitions, securities-related transactions and multifaceted corporate matters, Barry helps clients in a range of industries—including manufacturing, retail, financial services, software and emerging businesses—pursue growth and economic success while steering clear of potential pitfalls. Barry frequently serves as an internal team member for clients. He provides informed counsel and crafts shrewd strategies when corporate control of a business is at stake, including in takeovers and activist-shareholder situations. Additionally, he negotiates and creates commercial agreements of many kinds. Simultaneously keeping an eye on both the details and the big picture, Barry conducts due diligence reviews for sellers and buyers, creates efficient deal structures and orchestrates the financial and accounting aspects of the matters. Drawing on a broad knowledge base and familiarity with many types of businesses and transactions, Barry identifies issues early and takes appropriate steps to help clients take advantage of opportunities while staying compliant with regulations and minimizing their tax exposures. Borrowers appreciate his insights into what lenders and investors are seeking in a deal partner, and banks and other institutions value his keen financial acumen and deep experience with venture capital issues. Barry particularly enjoys assisting non-institutional, closely held and family businesses through transaction processes that are often unfamiliar to them. He communicates in clear, understandable terms and ensures those he represents are kept apprised at every step so they can make decisions that best fit their objectives.