NEW YORK, September 24, 2026―Alan J. Schwartz has joined Duane Morris LLP as a partner in the firm’s Corporate Practice Group in its New York office.
“Our heightened recruiting focus in New York City continues to attract experienced and specialized talent to our vibrant office. As a result, we are evolving into a global hub for complex and creative deal work, and we will continue to seek out talented attorneys to join us in New York. Overall, our global Corporate Practice Group continues to contribute new opportunities and growth for Duane Morris,” said Duane Morris Chairman and CEO Matthew A. Taylor.
“Alan Schwartz is a seasoned tax attorney with deep domestic and cross-border experience in corporate dealmaking. Alan’s background advising clients in key industries we serve including life sciences, technology and private equity, augments our ability to provide the highest level of tax advice to clients in those industries,” said Darrick M. Mix, co-chair of Duane Morris’ Corporate Practice Group.
“Alan’s background and depth of technical tax proficiency enhances our capabilities in advising clients in connection with M&A, capital markets, private equity investments and other complex transactions,” added Michael C. Hardy, co-chair of Duane Morris’ Corporate Practice Group.
Schwartz counsels clients on tax matters relating to mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and other business formations, combinations and divestitures. He represents investment funds in connection with fund formation tax matters and investors in connection with tax considerations and due diligence matters. Schwartz also provides tax advice in connection with capital markets transactions and structured financial products. Representing large and midsize businesses, financial institutions, investment funds and family offices, Schwartz has experience in a variety of industries, including banking and finance, sports and entertainment, real estate, blockchain and shipping.
“I am pleased to be part of Duane Morris’ growing, broad transactional platform and am excited to add to the firm’s national and global capabilities,” said Schwartz.
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