Christopher Bellavia is a partner and a member of the firm's Corporate practice. Chris has over 20 years of experience as a corporate, securities, and transactional lawyer working with companies at all stages of development in a variety of industries. Chris’ practice includes strategic and private equity M&A transactions (both sell-side and buy-side), general corporate and governance advice, and drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts. Chris also represents startups and emerging growth companies on general corporate matters and early-stage and venture capital financings.
Additionally, Chris has significant experience advising private and public companies on corporate governance, securities disclosure and compliance issues, and he represents founders and investors on general corporate and financing matters.
Chris has worked with companies in a number of industries including technology, consumer packaged goods, home services, commercial fishing and shipping, wood processing products, food and beverage, media and entertainment, and manufacturing.