Eric M. Rauch, Esq., partner, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, brings a practical and flexible approach to advising private and public companies on mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures. Eric is a trusted advisor to clients ranging from private equity sponsors and strategic acquirers to co-investors, sellers of closely held businesses, hedge funds, and investment banks. His practice spans a wide range of industries, with a significant emphasis on health care, software, and technology (including cryptocurrency). He's well versed in these areas, having successfully managed a health care business through a turn-around, and completed a master's degree in computer science. Through his experience running deals and extensive research, Eric has developed a deep understanding of the middle market. He published the first study to examine the effect of transaction size on deal terms (this was the largest deal study published to date), and presented the first data on overall loss history in deals and representation and warranty insurance payouts. Prior to joining his current law firm, Eric practiced in the New York offices of corporate groups of two global law firms. He also previously served as the summer clerk for Second Circuit Judge Robert D. Sack.
