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Constantine Karides
Partner, Reed Smith
Constantine is a partner in Reed Smith's Financial Industry Group. Constantine counsels companies and
funds in a wide range of corporate matters including private equity investments, restructurings,
corporate governance, and securities. Constantine has worked with entities across the corporate growth
cycle from early stage private companies to established publicly traded entities. He also has
considerable cross-border experience and acts for foreign companies operating in the United States.
He manages the firm's relationship with scores of hedge funds and advises them in respect of their
formation and structuring needs, as well as in respect of the implementation of their strategies.
Constantine has a long track record of successfully negotiating the resolution of complex alternative
investment disputes, including in respect of structured products and derivatives. Constantine also has a
significant commercial finance practice representing lenders, funds, and other financial institutions in
corporate lending matters, including in respect of workouts and reorganizations. In this regard,
Constantine spent the early part of his career as an active commercial and bankruptcy practitioner,
appearing in courts throughout the United States. Constantine's corporate, funds and finance experience
has covered numerous industries including shipping and transportation,
defense, media and entertainment, retail, food and beverage, heavy manufacturing, life sciences and
commercial real estate.
Employment History
2002 - Reed Smith
Professional Affiliations
Member, New York Bar Association Member, New Jersey Bar Association Member, Association of the Bar
of the City of New York.