BakerHostetler announces the addition of Tom L’Helias, Erik Mengwall and Mike Ginzburg as partners in the firm’s New York office. Joining the Business Practice Group and the Mergers and Acquisitions team, the trio brings extensive experience in high-stakes transactions, signaling a significant expansion of the firm’s corporate capabilities for financial and strategic buyers.
The arrival of this veteran team follows a period of robust growth for BakerHostetler’s New York presence, building on the recent additions of Andy Arsiotis, Josh Saidlower, Henry Zangara and Steve Rockoff. Collectively, these moves deepen the firm’s expertise across M&A, Private Equity and Debt Finance.
Strategic Growth in a Competitive Market
The new partners bring a diverse portfolio of experience, advising corporates and sponsors on leveraged buyouts, joint ventures, capital markets transactions and corporate governance. Their expertise spans critical industries, including financial services, healthcare, energy, technology, manufacturing and infrastructure.
“The addition of this sophisticated New York M&A group marks a meaningful step in our strategic growth,” said Paul Schmidt, chairman of BakerHostetler. “Middle-market M&A is a dynamic and highly competitive segment, and this team enhances our market credibility to position us to capture even more opportunities for our clients.”
Jorian Rose, New York Managing Partner, added: “Over the past year, we have significantly expanded our M&A and complex transaction practices in New York. Tom, Erik and Mike played leadership roles in some of the most significant transactions over the past year, and their arrival is an instrumental step in our continued expansion.”
Meet the Partners
Tom L’Helias focuses on M&A, capital markets and private equity. He represents a broad spectrum of clients, from Fortune 500 companies to multinational financial institutions and funds. He earned his J.D. from the Boston University School of Law.
Erik Mengwall provides counsel to public and private companies on domestic and cross-border transactions, including business combinations and public offerings. His background includes experience as both in-house and external counsel. He earned his J.D., with honors, from The George Washington University Law School.
Mike Ginzburg advises financial sponsors and companies on leveraged buyouts, minority investments and recapitalizations. His practice also includes negotiating complex commercial contracts and advising on strategic corporate matters. He earned his J.D. from Harvard Law School.
Commitment to the Middle Market
“We expect 2026 to be a busy year for middle-market M&A,” said John Allotta, chair of BakerHostetler’s Business Practice Group. “The addition of Tom, Erik and Mike illustrates our commitment to providing our clients with the highest caliber of service to execute their most sophisticated deals.”
Steven Goldberg, co-leader of the M&A team, noted that the trio’s reputation as talented dealmakers will integrate seamlessly with the firm’s existing teams in New York and nationwide.
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