Michael Y. Lateef

Michael Y. Lateef is a corporate transactional attorney who focuses his practice on corporate finance, venture capital transactions, tax matters, and mergers and acquisitions. He advises startup, emerging growth, and established private and public companies on a broad range of corporate matters, including equity and debt financings, executive compensation structures - including equity-based compensation arrangements - strategic transactions, acquisitions, and management buyouts.

Michael counsels clients throughout the business lifecycle, from formation and capital raising to operational growth, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring. His experience spans a range of industries, including technology, health care and senior care services, and civil construction.

In addition, Michael regularly represents international companies establishing and expanding U.S. operations, advising on corporate formation, joint ventures, and cross-border acquisitions involving businesses based in Asia and Europe.