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Joshua J. Novak is a director at Richards, Layton & Finger, where he focuses his practice on complex transactional and advisory matters involving Delaware alternative entities, including limited liability companies and limited partnerships. He advises clients on the formation, operation, governance, and restructuring of investment funds and other business entities, and regularly counsels Fortune 50 investment firms, multinational corporations, and private equity sponsors on matters involving mergers and acquisitions, structured finance transactions, and fiduciary duties. His experience includes advising on multibillion-dollar acquisitions, representing conflicts committees in major transactions, and issuing legal opinions in sophisticated cross-border and investment fund matters. Josh is also a contributor to the leading treatise Lubaroff & Altman on Delaware Limited Partnerships, an authoritative guide to Delaware partnership law used by practitioners nationwide. In addition to his client work, he frequently speaks at conferences and continuing legal education programs on Delaware limited liability company and partnership law. Josh has been recognized for his professional achievements and leadership in the legal community, including being named to the Delaware Business Times 40 Under 40 list, which honors rising professionals who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and community involvement.