Chris Della Pietra is a member of the firm’s Corporate Transactions Department and is regarded as a trusted legal advisor to companies, often serving as general corporate counsel and as a deal quarterback known for the smooth execution of his clients’ business dealings.

Experience

Chris is a veteran attorney with a broad corporate practice, representing a wide array of clients in corporate and transactional matters, including particular experience in mergers and acquisitions. He has substantial experience representing private equity firms and their portfolio companies in a range of transactions. Additionally, Chris regularly serves as general corporate counsel to companies of all sizes and in various industries, advising on day-to-day legal and business matters. His clients appreciate his attention to detail and his dedication to obtaining the most favorable outcome in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

Representative Matters

Chris has acted as lead counsel or played a prominent role in numerous transactions. Select highlights include:

• Represented a leading environmental analytical testing facility in a complex equity sale.
• Represented a public mobility-first enterprise services and solutions company in general corporate matters as well as having counseled on multiple strategic acquisitions over the duration of ten years.
• Represented a strategies consulting business in connection with the acquisition of a market research services company.
• Represented multiple clients in the acquisitions and divestitures of companies engaged in the environmental services industry throughout the country.
• Provided counsel on the sale of a privately held company engaged in the manufacturing, marketing, sale and distribution of pest control products.
• Served as outside general counsel to multiple privately held companies and family offices, advising on all aspects of the businesses, from the day-to-day undertakings to the sale of subsidiaries, including a pharmaceutical packaging company and metal manufacturing and distribution businesses.

Prior to joining Cole Schotz, Chris was the founding and managing partner of a boutique corporate and commercial law firm.

Networks & Affiliations

Dedicated to the practice of law, the legal community, and his community at large, Chris regularly participates in a range of organizations and associations, including:

• New Jersey State Bar Association
• New York State Bar Association
• National Waste & Recycling Association
• Fordham Law Alumni Association
• Columbia College Alumni Association, previously served for 12 years on the Executive Board
• Wyckoff Board of Education, previously served for 8 years