Introduction
Ashley works collaboratively with clients and their advisors on corporate transactions across all industries, with a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions in the healthcare space. She is particularly skilled in representing closely held and family-owned businesses in their sale to both private equity and strategic buyers.
My focus
Much of my practice is dedicated to mergers and acquisitions, where I represent both buyers and sellers. I have a specific focus on facilitating the sale of closely held and family-owned businesses.
Looking ahead
We may see an increase in middle-market M&A and other investment arrangements as businesses and institutions look to integrate the latest technologies, particularly within the healthcare and life sciences spaces.
In the news
- Crain’s New York Business
People on the move
March 10, 2025The following articles highlight the counsel promotions of New York City Construction & Real Estate Litigation counsel Neil Diskin, and Healthcare counsel Ashley Mistretta and Labor & Employment counsel Chris Moro, both of the Long Island office.
- New York Law Journal
Attorneys ‘on the move’
March 6, 2025This roundup article of recent promotions and moves across the state highlights the NP arrival of New York City Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Patrick Tierney, as well as counsel promotions for Long Island Healthcare counsel Ashley Mistretta, New York City Construction & Real Estate Litigation counsel Neil Diskin, and Long Island Labor & Employment counsel Chris Moro.
- Cincinnati Courier
Cincinnati insurer led by former American Financial CFO makes first acquisition
The following article, covering Long Island-based Lancer Insurance Company’s merger with Core Specialty Insurance Holdings, mentions the NP for the work by Long Island office managing partner Allan Cohen, associates Ashley Mistretta and Bianca Lewis, and Chicago counsel April Schweitzer, all in the Health Care group, for advising Lancer.April 19, 2021 - Insurance Journal
Transportation insurer Lancer to merge into Core Specialty
The following article, covering Long Island-based Lancer Insurance Company’s merger with Core Specialty Insurance Holdings, mentions the NP for the work by Long Island office managing partner Allan Cohen, associates Ashley Mistretta and Bianca Lewis, and Chicago counsel April Schweitzer, all in the Health Care group, for advising Lancer.April 19, 2021 - Long Island Business News
Long Beach insurer merges with Cincinnati firm
This feature story on Long Island-based Lancer Insurance Company’s merger with Core Specialty Insurance Holdings quotes Long Island office managing partner and Health Care partner Allan Cohen for leading the team that advised Lancer. Long Island associates Ashley Mistretta and Bianca Lewis, and Chicago counsel April Schweitzer, all in the Health Care group, were also mentioned for being a part of the deal team.April 19, 2021
Admitted to practice
New York
Education
Fordham University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude
Hunter College of The City University of New York, B.A.
New York University, B.A., magna cum laude
Professional activities
- New York State Bar Association
Recognition
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2025 – Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law (listed since 2023)
Insights And Happenings
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Partner / Co-Leader, M&A & Corporate Transactions Team / Co-Leader, Cannabis Practice- Rochester
- Office:+1 585.263.1236Mobile:+1 585.281.3076
- lgreen@nixonpeabody.com
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Kevin M. Grant
Partner / Co-Leader, M&A & Corporate Transactions Team- New York City
- Office:+1 212.940.3759
- kgrant@nixonpeabody.com
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Todd Tidgewell
Partner / Leader, Corporate Practice Group- Albany
- Office:+1 518.427.2705
- ttidgewell@nixonpeabody.com
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Christopher P. Keefe
Partner / Chair, Business & Finance Department- Boston
- Office:+1 617.345.1350
- ckeefe@nixonpeabody.com
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