Foley Hoag has announced that Nicole Perez has joined the firm’s New York office as a partner in its Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group. Perez brings experience in complex public and private mergers and acquisitions across various industries, including technology, energy, and life sciences. Her practice focuses on representing acquirers and targets in both domestic and cross-border transactions. She also advises on shareholder activism defense matters, hostile takeovers, and takeover preparedness.

"We are delighted to welcome Nicole to our firm. Nicole’s wealth of transactional and advisory experience enhances our M&A capabilities in New York," said Alison Bauer, Co-Partner In Charge of Foley Hoag’s New York office. 

Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group Co-Chair Bill Kolb added, "Nicole’s track record of executing high-level transactions, her broad-based industry expertise, and her dedication to client service align with our strategic goals."

Perez received a J.D. from Stanford University Law School and a B.A. from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill.
 
“Foley Hoag is recognized across the industry for its approach to M&A transactions that combines deep sector knowledge with practical business insight," Perez said. "I’m eager to work with such talented colleagues and look forward to leveraging the firm's collaborative platform to help our clients successfully navigate their most complex strategic transactions.”