Libbie Howley O’Keeffe Named a Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Go To Lawyer for Business Transactions

Hinckley Allen Partner Libbie Howley O’Keeffe has been named a 2026 Go To Lawyer for Business Transactions by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, recognizing her leadership and deep experience advising closely held and family-owned businesses on complex corporate and finance matters.

Libbie’s practice focuses on sophisticated business and finance transactions for privately held and family-owned companies. She advises founders, owners, and executive teams throughout the business lifecycle, including growth planning, succession and exit strategies, mergers and acquisitions, Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), and commercial lending and financing. She also serves as vice chair of the firm’s Privately Held & Family Owned Businesses Practice.

Libbie also regularly represents clients in strategic sales to private equity sponsors and strategic buyers, internal succession plans involving family members or management teams, and joint ventures and financings that support growth without a full change of control. She is known for pairing technical transactional skills with practical, client-centered judgment and a deep understanding of the human realities behind business decisions—especially in matters involving family dynamics, legacy planning, and long-term personal goals.

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s Go To Lawyers distinction highlights attorneys who are recognized leaders in their field—those you turn to when the stakes are high and the issues are complex. The program honors top attorneys across the Commonwealth who are highly regarded by their peers for their expertise, accomplishments, and ability to navigate challenging legal issues for clients. Honorees are selected based on demonstrated excellence in their practice area, a strong track record of success, and a reputation as a trusted resource for both clients and colleagues.