A proven transactional attorney with more than two decades of experience, Asaf primarily represents telecom infrastructure funds in their mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate and real estate transactions, and artificial intelligence (AI) technology companies in their transactional needs.From complex contracts to financing to traditional M&A portfolio acquisitions that are on the intersection of corporate and real estate work to other general transactional matters, Asaf is known for his strategic, substantive and diligent approach and for getting deals done efficiently.Asaf has focused on representing several telecom infrastructure funds in their development and acquisition of tower portfolios and other assets, representing fiber companies in their joint ventures, and in the sale and purchase of data centers. He has developed a particular expertise in digital infrastructure/wireless infrastructure transactions, based not only on industry and vertical-specific knowledge, but also the practical needs that impact the representations, warranties and indemnifications of buyers and sellers, the assignments of ground leases and easements for traditional cell towers and macro cell sites and rooftops, as well as purchase price adjustments related to cash flows.Asaf has also supported the growth of several technology companies as outside general counsel, with a particular focus on the comprehensive legal needs of companies providing AI-driven solutions, from AI-specific contracts to venture financings to privacy policies and board and governance issues.

Asaf Hahami is an attorney in the corporate practice group at Phillips Lytle LLP. Prior to joining Phillips Lytle, Asaf worked worked at several large NYC law firms. He concentrates his practice on M&A, real estate, telecom, venture capital and private equity transactions, securities law matters, corporate finance, joint venture transactions, technology licensing and related general corporate and IP matters. Asaf serves a broad spectrum of both foreign and American clients, including institutional investors and funds, high net worth individuals, public and private companies as well as many start-ups, emerging businesses and entrepreneurs. He regularly represents companies in the: •telecommunications, digital infrastructure, high-tech, software and mobile development, sports, and healthcare industries. Representative Matters: M&A transactions •Represent founders of social media company in their multi-million dollar sale to a subsidiary of one of the world’s largest, publicly traded ad agency conglomerate. •Represent a health services and fitness company in its $15 million asset purchase of a competitor. •Represent a telecom company in its $3 million stock purchase of a new market entrant. Venture Capital/ Private Equity/ Private Placements •Represent a mobile company in its multi-million Series A investment by a major fund. Securities •Represent a life sciences company (NYSE Amex) in its preparation of Form S-1 Registration statement. General Corporate and Intellectual Property •Represent technology company in multiple LLC operating agreements, services agreements, software license agreements, employment agreements and general corporate and IP matters.