Founded in 1994, Landay Leblang Stern is a law firm dedicated to handling business matters throughout the U.S. and overseas for its domestic and foreign clients.
We represented a Japanese bank in a loan to a Colombian utility (2025)
We represented a French bank in a syndicated letter of credit facility for the US company (2025)
We represented a US trade finance fund in an export finance facility for a Brazilian commodity producer (2025)
We acted as US counsel to Buona Compagnia Gourmet, an Italian specialty foods producer, in its sale by Gradiente to Aksia (2022). We previously represented the group in several US acquisitions.
We represented a Massachusetts metals recycling firm and its owner in a series of stock acquisition and sale transactions in connection with succession planning (2021-2024).
We represented RAM Scientific, Inc. in the sale of its scientific equipment business to ASP Global, LLC (2022).
We represented Tannin Corp. in its acquisition of the business of chemicals producer Whittemore-Wright Co., Inc. (2024). We previously represented Tannin in its acquisition of a controlling interest in Albin Pump Marine, LLC (2019).
We represented a Boston-based outsourced sales services provider in several M&A transactions (2021-2024).
We acted as US counsel to Friem S.p.A. in its acquisition of DynAmp, LLC in October 2022.
We represented Snowbound Software Corporation in the sale of its business to Accusoft Corporation in Summer 2022.
LLS represented an American institutional lender in a US$44 million long-term structured agricultural finance transaction with a Mexican agribusiness.
Once again, Susanna is listed as a top Latin American Lawyer in Chambers Latin America 2026 and Chambers Global 2026.
In Fall 2021, we represented ToolsGroup and its owners in the sale to the Accel-KKR group of funds of a controlling equity stake in ToolsGroup.
We represented an Italian food-product group in the acquisition of a US food-product company (April 2021).
We assisted the Dedalus Group on US aspects of its acquisition of DXC Technology & healthcare provider software business (Spring 2021).
The Firm
Landay Leblang Stern was founded in 1994 by lawyers with backgrounds in large law firms and banks, who were determined to offer their clients close attention and efficient service.

Whether we serve a client in connection with discreet transactions or litigation or on an ongoing basis as international or general counsel, our goal is to respond to our client’s needs promptly, creatively and efficiently. By design, we work to provide excellent legal services while minimizing the cost to our clients.

Landay Leblang Stern's lawyers have extensive foreign and transnational experience. We offer clients a combination of business-law expertise with the cross-cultural insight necessary to conduct international business successfully.

Our lawyers have lived and worked overseas, in law firms, banks and businesses. In addition to English, we speak Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and French. We take the time to understand foreign legal and business environments and have developed close relationships with local counsel worldwide. Likewise, we take time to understand our overseas clients and to assist them in navigating through the United States environment.
Attorneys
In Memory of Russell Leblang

Our team advises U.S. and international clients on complex business and finance matters with a practical, cross-border perspective.
Bruce Landay
bruce@llslex.com
+1.617.742.1500   Ext. 103
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Susanna Stern
susanna@llslex.com
+1.617.742.1500   Ext. 102
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Donald C. Hancock
don@llslex.com
+1.617.742.1500   Ext. 106
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Areas of Practice
Our practice spans corporate finance, securities, mergers and acquisitions, cross-border transactions, and intellectual property.
Business & Corporate  
Corporate Finance, Securities and M&A  
International Banking  
International Transactions  
Intellectual Property  
Italiano  
Latin America / America Latina  
Pro Bono  
Fees and Costs
Landay Leblang Stern tries at all times to maximize the value clients realize for the costs they incur. While we maintain a competitive hourly fee structure, we also welcome discussion with our clients at any time before or during a project regarding costs. We are prepared to budget legal expenses in advance and, whenever appropriate, to accommodate our clients' wishes through tailored fee arrangements.
Contact Us
Boston Office

Landay Leblang Stern

156 State Street (5th Floor)

Boston, MA 02109, USA

Telephone: (+1) 617/742-1500

Email: info@llslex.com
New York Office

Landay Leblang Stern

445 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10022, USA

Telephone: (+1) 212/758-6900

Email: info@llslex.com