Said Ertekin

Partner | Corporate

About

Said Ertekin is a transactional attorney with over 11 years of experience advising clients in private equity, venture capital, and broader corporate law matters. He most recently headed the transactional department at a boutique firm with offices in NY, NJ, and TX, where he primarily assisted SMBs, startups, and small VCs. Prior to that, he spent 10 years in the New York offices of Fenwick & West LLP and DLA Piper LLP.

  • Said’s career encompasses a diverse portfolio of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, venture financings, leveraged financings, strategic investments, and commercial real estate deals. He has successfully represented clients in all 50 U.S. states and across over 10 countries, acting as a trusted outside general counsel for startups and SMBs.

    At Pierson Ferdinand LLP, Said will continue to bring his expertise in handling complex legal issues to a broader platform, supporting startups and venture-backed companies through their growth cycles, while also advising established SMBs in strategic transactions. Said will remain deeply committed to delivering personalized, high-quality legal solutions tailored to the needs of his diverse client base.

    Said holds an LL.M. from Georgetown University, where he received the Dean’s Certificate for Special and Outstanding Service, and an LL.B. from the University of Lausanne. He is fluent in Turkish and French.

Practices

  • Banking and Financial Services

  • Capital Markets

  • Commercial Transactions

  • Emerging Companies

  • FinTech and Blockchain

  • Franchising

  • Healthcare

  • International Trade

  • Mergers and Acquisitions

  • Opinions

  • Private Equity and Venture Capital

  • Real Estate

  • Technology

Admissions

  • New York

Education

  • Georgetown University Law Center – LL.M.

  • University of Lausanne – LL.B.

Languages

  • Turkish

  • French

Experience

  • Onal Gallant Bayram & Amin PC.

  • DLA Piper LLP

  • Fenwick & West LLP

Presentations and Teaching Experience

Said is a frequent speaker and judge at startup accelerators and mentorship events, where he shares insights on legal strategies for startups and SMBs. He is deeply passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion, using his platform to advocate for underrepresented voices in both the legal industry and the corporate world.