Sterlington, PLLC is a full-service law firm specializing in complex corporate, litigation, executive compensation, and private wealth matters. With a presence in New York, Philadelphia, and the British Virgin Islands, the firm stands out for its focus on high-stakes transactions and disputes, representing founders, senior executives, private capital firms, and family offices in landmark deals and litigations.
The firm operates at the intersection of business, finance, and law, offering strategic advice and financial modeling alongside legal expertise. Its lawyers, drawn from top global law firms, government roles, and in-house positions, provide partner-driven, responsive service tailored to each client’s needs. Sterlington emphasizes innovation in practice methods and is recognized for its commercial awareness and ability to navigate complex legal landscapes.
Services Offered
- Complex corporate law
- Litigation and dispute resolution
- Executive compensation design and negotiation
- Private wealth and family office structuring
- Take-private transactions
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Private equity and venture capital financing
- Initial public offerings (IPOs) and de-SPAC transactions
- Succession planning
- Intellectual property litigation (including Hatch-Waxman and biologics disputes)
- Cryptocurrency and blockchain-related legal matters
- Bankruptcy and liquidation proceedings
- Arbitration and mediation
- Royalty and incentive plan disputes
- Trade secrets litigation (including Defend Trade Secrets Act cases)
- Regulatory compliance and structuring
- Real estate and development financing
- Cross-border expansion and capital raises
- Structuring of equity plans and rollover arrangements
- Qui tam and false claims act representation
- Securities and financial services regulation
- Private placement life insurance (PPLI) structuring
- Segregated portfolio company advice (BVI)
Sterlington serves clients globally, with notable experience in transactions exceeding billions of dollars, including representing management teams in over $40 billion of take-private transactions in the last three years. The firm is proficient in handling matters across various industries such as technology, healthcare, finance, real estate, and consumer products.
