Olshan expands corporate/securities law group with addition of Taibi

Manhattan, NY According to Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP, Edward Taibi has joined as a partner in the firm's corporate/securities law practice group. Taibi brings over 25 years of expertise in innovative transactional structuring, corporate governance and executive management, transaction integrations, public and private financings, complex legal matters, and regulatory initiatives. Taibi has led or executed M&A, investing, financing and joint venture transactions representing over $30 billion in value. 

“Ed’s comprehensive experience leading both multi-billion-dollar and middle market transactions makes him an exceptional addition to our Corporate Group,” said
Mitchell Raab, a partner and chair of the firm’s corporate/securities law practice. “We are excited to welcome Ed and look forward to the valuable insights he will bring to the firm and our clients as a proven and trusted advisor.” 

Throughout his career, Taibi has held senior executive roles, including general counsel and executive vice president - strategic initiatives & government affairs of the publicly traded renewable energy company, Archaea Energy; executive vice president at MacAndrews & Forbes; and general counsel of nuclear fusion technology company, SHINE Technologies. While at MacAndrews & Forbes, he drove dozens of acquisitions, divestitures and financing transactions. He has also executed major corporate transactions while serving as a senior executive of operating companies, including the approximate $4.1 billion sale of Archaea Energy. He has experience in corporate governance, SEC and other regulatory matters, and building strategic relationships with key advisors and stakeholders. Taibi is also well-versed in advising companies in regulated industries such as Defense and Government Services, Renewable and Nuclear Energy, Financial Technology, Consumer Products, and Business and Marketing Services and also working with family offices in public and private investing efforts. He gained legal experience earlier in his career at major legal firms such as Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in New York and Chiomenti Studio Legale in Milan, Italy. 

“As we focus on the next generation of leaders and expansion of our firm and client base, we are delighted to welcome Ed to the firm. He brings valuable insights and vast expertise in revenue expansion and growth,” said co-managing partner and shareholder activism practice chair Andrew Freedman. 

“Olshan has an outstanding reputation in corporate and securities law and a deep commitment to helping clients navigate complex transactions,” said Taibi. “I am excited to join this exceptional team and continue to deliver value to clients by leveraging my experience, insights and transactional and operating track record. Additionally, I look forward to building new relationships that will help grow and support a diversified corporate practice, alongside the firm’s market-leading shareholder activism practice and world-class litigation, restructuring and real estate groups.” 

Taibi obtained his law degree from New York University School of Law and a bachelor’s degree, summa cum laude, from Rutgers University. He is also fluent in Italian.