McCarter & English has welcomed Richard G. Lyons as a partner in its Real Estate and Cannabis Practices, located in New York City and Newark, N.J. With extensive experience in real estate transactions, commercial agreements, and corporate governance within the Healthcare and Life Sciences industries, Lyons brings valuable expertise to the firm.
In addition to his strong background in real estate law, Lyons also offers specialized knowledge of cannabis business counseling and compliance. He has previously served as outside general counsel for various clients including start-ups where he provided guidance on a wide range of transactional matters.
Lyons’ focus on healthcare and life sciences extends to supporting clients involved with medical devices, pharmaceuticals,and clinical trials by addressing their real estate needs as well as providing assistance with commercial contracting requirements.
According to Joseph T. Boccassini , McCarter & English’s firmwide managing partner,”Rich is an excellent addition to our thriving real estate practice both locally in New York Cityand Newark.” He further adds that “His areas of expertise align perfectly with our existing strengths at McCarter&English while also expanding our capabilities within these key sectors.”
This latest development was announced by McCarter & English through their official website without any mention of Connect CRE or any other specific branch locations.