Christopher D. Chris Jagel
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
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“I enjoy identifying novel and practical solutions to clients’ real world issues and helping them to achieve their objectives in a cost-effective manner.”Chris focuses on sophisticated commercial transactions, banking and commercial financing and general corporate law. He represents business clients and entrepreneurs at all stages of their business development, negotiating and documenting matters, complex organizational documents (e.g., sophisticated shareholder, operating partnership and joint venture agreements) pertaining to business purchases, startups, on-going business matters, contracts, transactions and sales of businesses. Chris negotiates and documents commercial loan transactions on behalf of financial institutions and borrowers. In addition of a focus on financing, capital markets and merger and acquisition transactions, Chris provides general corporate, strategic and practical advice to a number of clients who rely on him as a trusted advisor, confidential sounding board, and a source of valuable insight. “I enjoy identifying novel and practical solutions to clients’ real world issues and helping them to achieve their objectives in a cost-effective manner.”Chris focuses on sophisticated commercial transactions, banking and commercial financing and general corporate law. He represents business clients and entrepreneurs at all stages of their business development, negotiating and documenting matters, complex organizational documents (e.g., sophisticated shareholder, operating partnership and joint venture agreements) pertaining to business purchases, startups, on-going business matters, contracts, transactions and sales of businesses. Chris negotiates and documents commercial loan transactions on behalf of financial institutions and borrowers. In addition of a focus on financing, capital markets and merger and acquisition transactions, Chris provides general corporate, strategic and practical advice to a number of clients who rely on him as a trusted advisor, confidential sounding board, and a source of valuable insight. “I enjoy identifying novel and practical solutions to clients’ real world issues and helping them to achieve their objectives in a cost-effective manner.” Chris focuses on sophisticated commercial transactions, banking and commercial financing and general corporate law. He represents business clients and entrepreneurs at all stages of their business development, negotiating and documenting matters, complex organizational documents (e.g., sophisticated shareholder, operating partnership and joint venture agreements) pertaining to business purchases, startups, on-going business matters, contracts, transactions and sales of businesses. Chris negotiates and documents commercial loan transactions on behalf of financial institutions and borrowers. In addition of a focus on financing, capital markets and merger and acquisition transactions, Chris provides general corporate, strategic and practical advice to a number of clients who rely on him as a trusted advisor, confidential sounding board, and a source of valuable insight.
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008
George Hall
After 37 years in practice, Chris Jagel possesses a rare depth of knowledge, which was immediately evident when we engaged him to navigate the complex succession planning for our multi-generational manufacturing business in Pittsford. His profile at Harris Beach highlighted his focus on sophisticated commercial matters for closely held companies, and his repeated recognition as 'Lawyer of the Year' in this field is clearly well-deserved. Chris didn't just provide legal documents; he became a true strategic advisor. He lived up to his stated philosophy of finding 'novel and practical solutions,' crafting a bespoke plan that addressed tax implications, family dynamics, and future governance with remarkable clarity. His approach was exceptionally cost-effective, avoiding unnecessary legal friction while protecting all parties' interests. The process was seamless, and the outcome has provided our family with immense peace of mind and a solid foundation for the future. For any business owner facing similar transitions, Chris’s blend of NYU-honed expertise, local insight, and genuine dedication to client objectives is simply invaluable.