Harold S. Nathan

Harold Nathan counsels clients regarding mergers and acquisitions, real estate, joint ventures, contracts, banking and finance. He draws on the support of firm resources and practice groups to address a wide range of matters of concern to his clients, including taxation, intellectual property licensing and employment. 

Harold began his commercial law practice in Japan and over the years he has continued to represent many clients based in Japan and elsewhere in Asia. Harold also acts for U.S.-based commercial and financial institutions. In his representation, he applies his knowledge and experience to a matter by first appreciating and considering the context in which it arises, rather than approaching it from a narrow or entirely specialized perspective. 

SELECTED EXPERIENCE

• Acquisitions, dispositions, and joint ventures in the United States and abroad in the automotive, equipment leasing, chemical, biotechnology, insurance, renewable energy, chemicals, pharmaceutical, machinery, steel, energy, agricultural, and banking industries. 
• Review of private equity fund documentation for multiple investments by a major financial institution. 
• Counsel on development projects concerning natural resources and infrastructure. 
• Drafting of comprehensive legal compliance programs. 
• Negotiating contractual and intellectual property arrangements between government and privately funded biotechnology organizations in Japan and U.S. service providers. 
• Organizing and providing legal advice for two New York-based community banks and a property and casualty insurance company.