Since 1983

Alexander M.
Harrington

Senior Partner 40+ Years of Excellence

"Trusted Counsel for Global Enterprises"

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A Legacy of Counsel

For four decades, advising the world's leading corporations on their most complex legal challenges.

AMH
Integrity • Precision • Results

Defining the Standard in Corporate Law

Alexander M. Harrington is the founding Senior Partner of Harrington & Associates, a premier international law firm headquartered in New York with offices across London, Hong Kong, and Dubai. With over 40 years of practice, he has been at the forefront of landmark corporate transactions and high-stakes regulatory matters.

Admitted to the New York State Bar, the District of Columbia Bar, and the Bar of England and Wales, Mr. Harrington is recognized by Chambers Global, The Legal 500, and Who's Who Legal as a leading practitioner in corporate law, international trade, and M&A.

His practice focuses on cross-border transactions, securities regulation, banking and finance, and strategic counsel to Fortune 500 companies, sovereign wealth funds, and emerging enterprises navigating complex regulatory landscapes.

— A.M. Harrington

Practice Areas

Comprehensive legal services across the full spectrum of corporate and financial law.

Corporate Law

Corporate governance, compliance programs, board advisory, shareholder disputes, and entity formation for multinational corporations.

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International Trade

Cross-border transactions, sanctions compliance, WTO disputes, export controls, and investment treaty arbitration.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Strategic advisory on public and private M&A, leveraged buyouts, joint ventures, restructuring, and due diligence.

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Securities Law

SEC and FINRA representation, public offerings, private placements, disclosure obligations, and insider trading defense.

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Banking & Finance

Syndicated lending, project finance, structured finance, regulatory capital, fintech licensing, and central bank advisory.

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Strategic Advisory

Crisis management, government investigations, board independence reviews, and special committee counsel.

Notable Representations

A selection of landmark matters that have defined the firm's reputation for excellence.

2019
Apex Global Corp. — $12.8B Cross-Border Merger
Lead counsel for the acquisition of a European conglomerate by a North American multinational, navigating regulatory approvals across 14 jurisdictions.
2017
Republic of Singapore — Sovereign Bond Issuance
Advised on $4.5B green bond framework, structuring compliance with international securities regulations and ESG standards.
2015
Meridian Energy — ICSID Arbitration
Represented the energy company in a bilateral investment treaty dispute, securing a $620M award for unlawful expropriation.
2013
Federal Reserve — Regulatory Reform Task Force
Served as external counsel to the Federal Reserve Bank, drafting key provisions of the Dodd-Frank implementation framework.
2008
Crescent Financial Group — Crisis Restructuring
Orchestrated a $9B restructuring and capital infusion during the global financial crisis, preserving 12,000 jobs and stakeholder value.

Client & Peer Testimonials

What colleagues, clients, and industry bodies say about working with Alexander Harrington.

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"Alexander brings a level of strategic foresight that is rare in the legal profession. His counsel has been instrumental in our most consequential transactions."

James P. Whitfield
Chairman & CEO, Apex Global Corp.
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"Mr. Harrington is the gold standard for international corporate law. His mastery of cross-border regulation is unmatched in the profession."

Chambers Global
Band 1 — Corporate & M&A, 2024
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"When the stakes are highest, Alexander is the lawyer you want in the room. His calm precision and depth of experience inspire complete confidence."

Hon. Elena Torres
Former U.S. District Judge, SDNY

Awards & Recognition

Honored by the world's most prestigious legal and business institutions.

2024
Lifetime Achievement Award
International Bar Association
2023
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate
The Legal 500
2022
Hall of Fame — M&A
Chambers Global
2020
Distinguished Practitioner
Who's Who Legal

Publications & Media

Selected articles, commentary, and academic contributions on corporate and financial law.

Harvard Law Review "The Evolution of Cross-Border Merger Regulation in the Post-Brexit Era" March 2024
Financial Times "Navigating Sanctions Compliance in Multi-Jurisdictional Transactions" October 2023
Columbia Law Review "Securities Disclosure in the Age of ESG: A Framework for Regulators" June 2022
Bloomberg Law "The Role of Special Committees in Related-Party Transactions" January 2021
Oxford University Press "International Trade Law and Investment Arbitration" (Textbook, 2nd Ed.) 2019

Schedule a Consultation

For confidential legal counsel, please reach out to our office. We respond within 24 hours.

Harrington & Associates LLP

Address One Manhattan West, 44th Floor
New York, NY 10001

Phone +1 (212) 555-0192

Email counsel@harrington-associates.com

Hours Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM EST

International clients: Video consultations available in English, French, and Mandarin.