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    Eric T. Tanck

    Partner


    • Rochester
    • Office585.263.1549
    • etanck@nixonpeabody.com
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    Introduction

    Eric Tanck is a partner in Nixon Peabody’s M&A and Corporate Transactions group, focusing his practice on business and corporate law matters, with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, and the formation, financing, and growth of business enterprises.

    Practice Areas

    My focus

    Today I focus my practice on three main areas, assisting clients with a variety of complex transactions.

    Mergers & Acquisitions

    I work with public and private companies in a variety of industries, including food and beverage, health care, energy, and high-tech manufacturing, on various mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, and divestitures.

    Commercial Contracts and Transactions

    Clients turn to me to assist with the negotiation and maintenance of various service and supply agreements and other commercial contracts.

    Formation and Financing of Business Enterprises

    I provide startup companies with strategic advice on the business entity formation process and have represented established companies and startups in connection with public and private equity offerings.

    Admitted to practice

    New York

    Education

    State University of New York at Binghamton, B.A., Philosophy; Politics & Law, magna cum laude
    University of Michigan Law School, J.D., cum laude

    Professional activities

    Eric is a member of the Board of Directors of Elevate Rochester (formerly the Rochester Area Business Ethics Foundation) and serves as the chair of its Governance Committee. He is a member of the Monroe County and American bar associations.

    Recognition

    • Recommended in The Legal 500 United States 2022 editorial for M&A/Corporate and commercial—M&A: Middle-market (sub-$500m)
    • Recognized as 2022 and 2021 “Up & Coming” in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business for Corporate/M&A (New York (Upstate))
    • Recipient of the Daily Record’s 2017 Excellence in Law, Up & Coming Attorney award
    • Selected to Super Lawyers Magazine 2017 Upstate New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars list (Mergers & Acquisitions)

    News Mentions

    • The Daily Record

      Corporate lawyers face brave new world as business practices change with times

      This article on the evolving business practices of corporate lawyers features commentary from Rochester Corporate partner Eric Tanck, who discusses various aspects of his practice, his nontraditional path to Big Law, and the expectation that more clients will seek support with DEI initiatives. On the last point, the article mentions NP’s DEI Strategic Services, including a quote from co-leader of that group and NP Chief Talent Officer Stacie Collier.

      Nov 22, 2022
    • The Deal

      Constellation Brands invests in Dos Hombres

      Rochester Corporate partner Eric Tanck and associate Brandon Coyle are included in this story on Constellation Brands and its acquisition of a minority stake in the mezcal maker created by “Breaking Bad” actors Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston.
      June 17, 2021
    • Law360

      Constellation Sells Brandy, Wine Brands In 2 Deals For $385M

      This article mentions NP for representing Constellation Brands in the pending sale of its Paul Masson Grande Amber Brandy brand and related assets to Sazerac Co. for approximately $255 million. The story notes Rochester Corporate partner Lori Green for her role leading the deal team, and also mentions Rochester Corporate partner Eric Tanck and associate Aya Hoffman.
      June 25, 2020
    • The Daily Record

      Tanck took detour to Nixon Peabody

      This profile on Rochester Corporate partner Eric Tanck takes a look at his unique background and nontraditional path to partner.
      April 12, 2019
    • Mergers & Acquisitions

      New hires and promotions

      The promotions of Boston Global Finance partner Erik Schneider, Rochester Corporate partner Eric Tanck, and Albany Corporate partner Marissa Wiley are highlighted in this roundup of notable executive news.
      April 1, 2019
    • Rochester Business Journal

      People and Awards

      Rochester Corporate partner Eric Tanck, who is part of the 2019 new partner class at Nixon Peabody, is mentioned in this roundup of regional business honors.
      Feb 13, 2019
    • The Deal

      Movers and shakers

      Albany Corporate partner Marissa Wiley, Rochester Corporate partner Eric Tanck, and Boston Global Finance partner Erik Schneider’s recent promotion to partner is included in this roundup of notable executive news.
      Feb 1, 2019
    • The Daily Record

      On the Move

      The promotion of Rochester Corporate partner Eric Tanck is mentioned in this roundup of key personnel moves in the Rochester region.
      Feb 1, 2019
    • Mergers & Acquisitions

      M&A wrap

      Three members of Nixon Peabody’s 2019 new partner class are highlighted in this roundup of notable executive and business news: Albany Corporate partner Marissa Wiley, Rochester Corporate partner Eric Tanck and Boston Global Finance partner Erik Schneider.
      Jan 31, 2019

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

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      • Albany
      • Office:518.427.2705
      • ttidgewell@nixonpeabody.com
      Todd Tidgewell
    • Philip B. Taub

      Partner
      Head of Private Equity
      • Boston
      • Office:617.345.1165
      • ptaub@nixonpeabody.com
      Philip B. Taub
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      Partner
      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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