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    Nixon Peabody names Christopher Keefe to lead the law firm’s Business & Finance Department

    May 12, 2021

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    Boston, MA. Nixon Peabody LLP is pleased to announce that Christopher Keefe has been selected as head of the AmLaw 100 law firm’s Business & Finance Department, comprised of the firm’s Corporate, Health Care, Global Finance, and Private Clients practice groups.

    The more than 200 attorneys in Nixon Peabody’s Business & Finance Department help clients tackle complex transactions in order to better serve their customers and create a positive impact on the communities where they work.

    For the past two years, Chris has led Nixon Peabody’s Corporate practice. In his nearly 24 years with the firm, Chris has represented industry-leading companies and funds in financings, corporate counseling, and mergers and acquisitions at all stages, working primarily in the technology, consumer, life sciences, and manufacturing industries as well as with the venture and private equity funds that invest in them.

    In his new role, Chris succeeds Stephen Zubiago, who was elected as Nixon Peabody’s CEO and managing partner earlier this year.

    “Chris steps into this role amid unprecedented demand in the market, together with the challenges of businesses transitioning back to the office environment,” said Steve Zubiago. “He helps our clients achieve their goals regardless of changing conditions, and he’ll bring that same formula to his leadership of the Business & Finance Department.”

    During his Corporate practice leadership, Chris oversaw the addition of high-profile lateral attorneys across practice areas, including tax, fund formation, mergers and acquisitions, cross-border transactions, and employee benefits and executive compensation.

    “I am excited for this role, as it not only allows me to remain fully engaged in my practice, but also provides me with an opportunity to help shape the growth and strategic direction of our firm in a new way,” said Chris Keefe. “Our primary goals are to drive the success of our clients and to continue to engage with the communities we serve while becoming stronger, deeper, and more inclusive.”

    Chris earned his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law and received a B.S.B.A., magna cum laude, from American University.

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    • Christopher P. Keefe

      Partner
      Chair, Business & Finance Department
      • Boston
      • Office:617.345.1350
      • ckeefe@nixonpeabody.com
      Christopher P. Keefe
    • Todd Tidgewell

      Partner / Leader, Corporate Practice Group
      • Albany
      • Office:518.427.2705
      • ttidgewell@nixonpeabody.com
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    • Philip B. Taub

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      Head of Private Equity
      • Boston
      • Office:617.345.1165
      • ptaub@nixonpeabody.com
      Philip B. Taub
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      Co-Leader, M&A and Corporate Transactions Team
      Co-Leader, Cannabis Practice
      • Rochester
      • Office:585.263.1236
        Mobile:585.281.3076
      • lgreen@nixonpeabody.com
      Lori B. Green
    • Stephen D. Zubiago

      CEO and Managing Partner
      • Boston
      • Office:617.345.6094
      • szubiago@nixonpeabody.com
      Stephen D. Zubiago
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