Overview
Henry "Hank" Massey counsels family-owned and other closely-held businesses on mergers and acquisitions, succession planning and day-to-day legal issues. He also assists investment advisers and broker-dealers, and aids with the formation and operation of investment funds. In addition, he represents emerging companies with their organization and capital raising. Hank's broad experience with issues faced by business owners allows him to give practical advice and effectively work as a "quarterback," coordinating Day Pitney's legal resources and experience, as needed, to help clients achieve their goals. Hank is co-chair of Day Pitney's Investment Management and Private Funds service group, and chair of Day Pitney's Entrepreneurs and Emerging Companies service group.
Experience
Representation of a fixed income manager in the sale of a minority interest to a multi-asset class manager
Representation of emerging companies, including those relating to Web 2.0, computer software and high-tech devices
Representation of closely held registered investment advisory firms, including regulatory, corporate, contractual, hedge fund and Investment Adviser Act matters
Representation of "angel" investors in biotech and other early-stage companies
Representation of management in the buyout of subsidiaries
Representation of a major franchisee in the acquisition of a series of independent outlets
Representation of a sponsor of a real estate private equity "fund of funds"
Representation of closely held companies considering or recently consummating sales of their businesses or purchases of other businesses for amounts ranging from $25 million to $250 million
Education and Credentials
Education
- Columbia Law School, J.D., Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
- Princeton University, A.B., cum laude
Admissions
- State of New York
- State of New Jersey
Recognition and Community
No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the highest court of any state. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. See Awards Methodology.
Recognitions
Chosen for inclusion in the Chambers USA Legal Directory (Chambers & Partners) of recognized practitioners for Corporate/M&A attorney, 2015, 2018-2023
Chosen for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White, Inc.), Corporate Law, 2006-2025, Mergers & Acquisitions Law, 2006-2025, Securities Regulation, 2011-2025
In The Media
Media Mention
- Closed For Business: Is New Jersey Pushing out Small- And Medium-Sized Companies?, RegentAtlantic, June 2016
- Hank Massey Quoted in Commerce Magazine about Best Practices for Family Businesses, Commerce Magazine, May 1, 2015
- Hank Massey Quoted in eBook on Dodd-Frank, FierceFinance, September 30, 2012
- Targeting Adviser Compliance Deficiencies, Law360, December 12, 2011