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Sunny Joseph Barkats
also known as Sunny, Barkats
About Sunny
Biography
"We Will Either Find A Way or Make One".
Sunny Joseph Barkats is ranked as a top 5% best Corporate and Securities Attorney in NY by Thomson Reuteurs in 2014 , JSBarkats is a leading firm in NY metro,. Mr. Barkats represents businesses from startups (technological groups/biotech/ famous restants all the way to publicly traded companies on NASDAQ or the NYSE). Mr. Barkats is at the front of capital raise and a Pioneer in crowdfunding and ICOs. with great experience with Startups, Emmerging Grwoth Companies and partnerships. As a top corporate attorney and a problem solver Mr. Barkats has been instrumental in resolving many complex transaction and add value to its clients. He is the writer of the most read booklet in the financial industry commissions and fees for "Finders" "The Use Of Finders in The Securities Industry" first published in 2009
Recently Sunny Barkats became a leader for startup financing and corporate structure as well as some complex STO/ICO's drafting SAFT agreement that are complient with US securities laws, and improving smart contracts to accomodate all parties. in
Mr Barkats focus on SEC compliance, public offerings, startup capital raises, M&A, Fund Formation ('40 Act)and startegy, and general 1933 and 1934 Act matters and strategic business relationships. Pioneer in crowdfunding anf the JOBS Act. He also represents issuers, underwriters, placement agents and others as well as lenders and financial participants, in mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, private equity, private placements and PIPE transactions. Mr. Barkats’ core practice focuses on the representation of small and mid-sized companies, particularly in the internet, defense, biotechnology, and “green” technology industries. Mr. Barkats is also a pioneer in crowdfunding and speaks on the JOBS Act on T.V and when solicited by conferences and industry professionals. It is under his leadership the firm became the national leader in Reg. A offering in 2013 and 2014 closing more financing than any other firm or even all firm combined nationwide for those two year.
#ICO #IPO #Partnerships #Reversemerger #Securities #Capitalmarkets
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Licensed in New York for 20 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2005
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024
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271 madison avenue, 12th floor, New York, NY, 10016
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Posted by Elana | February 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Securities Offerings
Amazing crowdfunding attorney
Professional and responsible, Sunny Barkats is the go-to lawyer for crowdfunding. He was able to help me raise the capital i needed for my company. He was just great throughout the entire process and kept me updated every step of the way. Not only was he both quick and reliable, but he went above an...
Posted by Dana | January 24, 2018
Great attorney
Extremely responsive. Knows what he is talking about. Wrote books on the finders subjects. Aggressive and assertive. Works around the clock. Sophisticated and dedicated. Highly recommended!
Posted by Mike | January 31, 2016 | Securities Offerings
CFO of social gaming platform
Sunny is an excellent attorney on the cutting edge of capital raising and securities offerings. His law firm presented several different types of capital raising structures for our company. We ended up doing a reverse merger and a subsequent secondary offering. His law firm was the most cost efficie...
Sunny Barkats
Replied last January 31, 2016Mike your company is now a leading NYSE company and we are proud to have contributed to your growth and success., our legal advise is at your continuous disposal and we appreciate the support and comment. I believe that we are ready for your secondary offering by now.
Posted by Alex | January 31, 2016
Very professional and outside the box law office
When I first met Sunny he gave me the confidence and advice I needed. him and his team represented me the best way possible. I highly recommend.
Sunny Barkats
Replied last January 31, 2016thank you Alex, we are still in the midst of battle for you and our litigation group with our amazing expert team of experienced attorneys under my leadership are indeed managing to do the impossible. The judicial system is grueling yet we are scoring points and making sure your interests and rights are preserved. thanks for the support. Our clients are our number one priority as you may have realized by now. www.jsbarkats.com
Posted by hwnsocrstud | January 31, 2016 | Securities Offerings
Senior Counsel
Sunny is a dynamic, charismatic lawyer who is one of the most innovative capital markets lawyers in New York City. He is able to find solutions for his clients to raise capital through PIPES, Equity Lines/ATMs, Bridge Loans, Reg. D and Reg. A offerings as well as the traditional forms of securities o...
Sunny Barkats
Replied last January 31, 2016indeed, Howard, we did help structure an offering and secure capital, at the same time acquire your targeted assets in Canada, and resolved pending SEC comments. We are the leading firm when it comes to achieve our clients' goals and it does not always seat well with our competition. We Will Either Find a Way or Make One! www.jsbarkats.com
Sunny Joseph Barkats's Lawyer Endorsements
"You could not ask for a more diligent and dedicated professional than Sunny Barkats. Sunny has expansive knowledge of corporate finance and securities law. He has represented numerous of my clients and all feedback has been exceptional. It has been my pleasure to work with Sunny on various matters."
"Sunny is an elite lawyer in New York City who is very loyal to his clients and business contacts. He is always honest and delivers what he promises."
"I worked with Sunny in a complex litigation. He represented three defendants and I represented one. He can get to the meat of the issue quickly and explain even the most difficult concepts in language that the client (and the court!) will understand."
"Sunny is one of the most diligent, knowledgeable and creative attorneys I have ever worked with. I have worked on many transactions with Sunny and he never ceases to impress me with his depth of legal knowledge and creativity in deal structuring. He is extremely good at understanding his clients and their needs; and Sunny knows how to deliver results!"
Brenda Hamilton
Securities offerings lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.
Disbarment issued in NY, 2024
updated on 12/30/2024Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Appellate Division of the State Supreme Court to understand the reasons for disbarment.
Honors
2015
Finalist Must Know, CPA Award
2014
Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Chair of Capital Markets Group, JS Barkats PLLC
2008 - 2010
Partner, Herzfeld & Rubin
2006 - 2008
Attorney, Haynes & Boone
2005 - 2006
Attorney, Gersten Savage
2003 - 2005
Associate, Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP
2002 - 2003
Clerk, Eastern District Of New York
Associations
2013 - Present
Simon Pallache Legacy GroupTreasurer Non for profit
2011 - Present
Belev Echad "Vetran Association"Director
Education
2003
Boston University School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
2002
Harvard University Law School
PON
2000
Avignon School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
Sacre Coeur College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
2015
NY Venture Capital Association Digital Health Conference
Title IV of the JOBS Act
2013
NIBA Investment Conference
Presentation at NIBA Investment Conference
2013
2012
Fox Business News
Money By Melissa Crowdfunding Deadline
Publications
2014
2012
2009
Equities Magazine
To Go Private Or To Go Dark, That Is the Question
2009
Avignon School of Law Journal
Le Secret Bancaire
Languages
French
English
Hebrew
German
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
Partnership and International business transaction?
25 Jan 2018
Q&A
Is it insider trading when everyone on Wall Street knows/trades on a piece of secret information but no one on Main Street does?
25 Jan 2018
Q&A
What is a reasonable fee for getting an employee handbook written up?
24 Jan 2018