Introduction
Eric Tanck is a partner in Nixon Peabody’s M&A and Corporate Transactions group, focusing his practice on business and corporate law matters, with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, and the formation, financing, and growth of business enterprises.
My focus
Today I focus my practice on three main areas, assisting clients with a variety of complex transactions.
Mergers & Acquisitions
I work with public and private companies in a variety of industries, including food and beverage, health care, energy, and high-tech manufacturing, on various mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, and divestitures.
Commercial Contracts and Transactions
Clients turn to me to assist with the negotiation and maintenance of various service and supply agreements and other commercial contracts.
Formation and Financing of Business Enterprises
I provide startup companies with strategic advice on the business entity formation process and have represented established companies and startups in connection with public and private equity offerings.
In the news
- The Deal
Constellation Brands passes Svedka to Sazerac
Dec 3, 2024The following articles cover Constellation Brands’ agreement to sell the Svedka vodka brand to Sazerac Co. and mention NP for representing Constellation in the deal. The NP team includes Rochester Corporate partners Lori Green, co-leader of the firm’s M&A and Corporate Transactions team, and Eric Tanck, and associates Jared Joyce and Mike Gionta.
- Rochester Business Journal
So, you’re contemplating an exit. What’s on your to-do list?
Aug 2, 2024Rochester Corporate partner Eric Tanck contributed this article, discussing several key areas of focus for maximizing value when business owners are preparing for a private equity exit or sale.
- The Daily Record
Corporate lawyers face brave new world as business practices change with times
Nov 22, 2022This article on the evolving business practices of corporate lawyers features commentary from Rochester Corporate partner Eric Tanck, who discusses various aspects of his practice, his nontraditional path to Big Law, and the expectation that more clients will seek support with DEI initiatives. On the last point, the article mentions NP’s DEI Strategic Services, including a quote from co-leader of that group and NP Chief Talent Officer Stacie Collier.
- The Deal
Constellation Brands invests in Dos Hombres
Rochester Corporate partner Eric Tanck and associate Brandon Coyle are included in this story on Constellation Brands and its acquisition of a minority stake in the mezcal maker created by “Breaking Bad” actors Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston.June 17, 2021 - Law360
Constellation Sells Brandy, Wine Brands In 2 Deals For $385M
This article mentions NP for representing Constellation Brands in the pending sale of its Paul Masson Grande Amber Brandy brand and related assets to Sazerac Co. for approximately $255 million. The story notes Rochester Corporate partner Lori Green for her role leading the deal team, and also mentions Rochester Corporate partner Eric Tanck and associate Aya Hoffman.June 25, 2020 - The Daily Record
Tanck took detour to Nixon Peabody
This profile on Rochester Corporate partner Eric Tanck takes a look at his unique background and nontraditional path to partner.April 12, 2019 - Mergers & Acquisitions
New hires and promotions
The promotions of Boston Global Finance partner Erik Schneider, Rochester Corporate partner Eric Tanck, and Albany Corporate partner Marissa Wiley are highlighted in this roundup of notable executive news.April 1, 2019 - Rochester Business Journal
People and Awards
Rochester Corporate partner Eric Tanck, who is part of the 2019 new partner class at Nixon Peabody, is mentioned in this roundup of regional business honors.Feb 13, 2019 - The Deal
Movers and shakers
Albany Corporate partner Marissa Wiley, Rochester Corporate partner Eric Tanck, and Boston Global Finance partner Erik Schneider’s recent promotion to partner is included in this roundup of notable executive news.Feb 1, 2019 - The Daily Record
On the Move
The promotion of Rochester Corporate partner Eric Tanck is mentioned in this roundup of key personnel moves in the Rochester region.Feb 1, 2019 - Mergers & Acquisitions
M&A wrap
Three members of Nixon Peabody’s 2019 new partner class are highlighted in this roundup of notable executive and business news: Albany Corporate partner Marissa Wiley, Rochester Corporate partner Eric Tanck and Boston Global Finance partner Erik Schneider.Jan 31, 2019
Admitted to practice
New York
Education
University of Michigan Law School, J.D., cum laude
State University of New York at Binghamton, B.A., Philosophy; Politics & Law, magna cum laude
Professional activities
- Elevate Rochester (formerly the Rochester Area Business Ethics Foundation), Board of Directors
- Governance Committee Chair
- Monroe County and American bar associations
Recognition
- Recognized as “Up & Coming” in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business for Corporate/M&A (New York (Upstate)), 2021–2024
- Recommended in The Legal 500 United States 2024 editorial for M&A/Corporate and commercial—M&A: Middle-market (sub-$500m)
- Recipient of the Daily Record’s 2017 Excellence in Law, Up & Coming Attorney award
- Selected to Super Lawyers Magazine 2017 Upstate New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars list (Mergers & Acquisitions)
Insights And Happenings
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View AllChristopher P. Keefe
Partner / Chair, Business & Finance Department- Boston
- Office:+1 617.345.1350
- ckeefe@nixonpeabody.com
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Todd Tidgewell
Partner / Leader, Corporate Practice Group- Albany
- Office:+1 518.427.2705
- ttidgewell@nixonpeabody.com
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Lori B. Green
Partner / Co-Leader, M&A and Corporate Transactions Team / Co-Leader, Cannabis Practice- Rochester
- Office:+1 585.263.1236Mobile:+1 585.281.3076
- lgreen@nixonpeabody.com
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Robert A. Drobnak
Partner / Practice Group Co-leader, Global Finance- Chicago
- Office:+1 312.977.4348
- radrobnak@nixonpeabody.com
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