Comran Sharif and Zachary Rupiper Recognized as Emerging Leaders by The M&A Advisor
Koley Jessen is proud to announce that attorneys Comran Sharif and Zachary Rupiper have been named recipients of the 2024 Emerging Leaders Award by The M&A Advisor, a globally recognized authority in M&A, finance, and restructuring. This prestigious award celebrates young professionals under 40 who have made significant contributions to the fields of M&A, corporate finance, and restructuring, while also demonstrating a commitment to community service.
Sharif and Rupiper were among just 127 professionals selected nationwide from a highly competitive pool of nominees by an independent panel of judges.
“Comi and Zack have shown tremendous dedication to their clients and have delivered exceptional results across a range of complex transactions,” said Alex Wolf, President of Koley Jessen. “Their recognition is a testament to their work ethic, expertise, and commitment to delivering value. We’re so proud of their accomplishments and look forward to the promising impact they will continue to have in the M&A space.”
Comran Sharif advises companies and business owners on a range of M&A transactions and corporate governance matters, with a focus on domestic and cross-border, middle-market transactions for corporate and private equity clients. He also diligently counsels clients on day-to-day legal and business matters, including entity formation, ownership structuring, and acting as outside general counsel.
Zachary Rupiper guides clients through all facets of business transactions, from strategic planning to structuring, management, and due diligence. With extensive experience in advising private equity clients and their portfolio companies, he handles a range of M&A activities, including leveraged buyouts, traditional purchase and sale agreements, strategic mergers, joint ventures, and restructuring transactions. Zack is also instrumental in helping clients navigate daily business operations, addressing issues from general management to commercial contracts and corporate governance.
This recognition adds to Koley Jessen’s history of Emerging Leaders Award honorees, including Josh Norton (2021), Taylor Dieckman (2019), and Eric Oxley (2016).
Founded in 1998, The M&A Advisor has built a leading global network of professionals in mergers and acquisitions, turnaround, and finance. “The world of dealmaking is always changing, and, over the past 15 years, The M&A Advisor has recognized the brilliance of over 1,500 professionals—experts who set the bar high in their fields,” said Roger Aguinaldo, Founder and CEO of The M&A Advisor. “The Emerging Leaders Award recipients embody the spirit of innovation and ambition, and they are poised to shape the future of our industry.”
The M&A Advisor recognized the 2024 Emerging Leaders Award winners at a black-tie Gala in New York City as part of the Leadership in Dealmaking Summit in September.