Defend what matters.

We master the code so you never lose ground.

We are advisory and legal specialists turning regulatory complexity into strategic confidence for founders and closely held enterprises worldwide.

What we offer.

Rigorous enough for high-stakes transactions. Agile enough for everyday clarity. Our full spectrum of advisory and legal services is built around your objectives.

About Archer & Sterling

The only partner you need to navigate every dimension of a deal.

Most large firms divide advisory and legal into separate silos. At Archer & Sterling, they are integrated from day one. That means fewer intermediaries, faster resolution, and strategies that genuinely align. We give clients the caliber of a global team with the accessibility of a trusted advisor.

Outsized Value.

Complex matters merit careful strategy and deliberation — simpler ones, swift execution. With us, you receive elite-level precision without inflated overhead. Most clients see returns far exceeding our fee.

$250M+

In Savings Delivered

12+

Years of Practice

Global

Client Reach

15+

Industries Served

Contact Archer & Sterling

Every angle, every path, airtight answers.

About Archer & Sterling

Fluent in the footnotes. Comfortable in the code.

Working globally from New York & London.

Established 2012

Who we are.

For closely held enterprises, founders, and high-net-worth individuals navigating complex transactions, Archer & Sterling delivers the clarity, command, and legal precision of a top-tier advisory firm — with the responsiveness of a dedicated partner.

What drives us.

Clarity from complexity.

Complexity is not the adversary. Confusion is. We dismantle convoluted regulations into actionable strategies that empower every decision you make.

Integrated precision.

Advisory and legal working as one from day one. No handoffs, no translation gaps. Just seamless strategy built around every angle of your transaction.

Trusted partnership.

We measure success by the strength of our relationships. Every client receives the full attention and strategic depth of a dedicated senior partner.

Our partners

JA

James Archer

Managing Partner · CPA, Esq., LL.M

MS

Marion Sterling

Partner · International Tax & Structuring

RC

Rachel Calderon

Partner · Regulatory Defense & Disputes

Testimonial

James handled everything from our company acquisition to annual regulatory filings with extraordinary precision. He identified savings we never expected and gave us total confidence knowing he is both an attorney and a strategist — one of the rare professionals I trust without reservation.

Richard Hartwell

CEO, Hartwell Ventures

Archer & Sterling Services

Complex challenges. Clear solutions.

Where others hedge, we translate. We parse the exceptions, interpret the precedents, and transform complexity into strategic advantage.

What we offer.

Cross-Border & International Advisory

Inbound & outbound international strategy for founders and closely held enterprises
Domestic & foreign entity formation and holding-company architecture
Cross-border M&A structuring, transfer pricing, and compliance optimization
Treaty-based planning for dividends, royalties, and capital repatriation

M&A, Corporate & Transactional Strategy

End-to-end transaction structuring for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
Corporate restructuring, spin-offs, and consolidated group reorganizations
Due diligence leadership and strategic risk assessment
Post-close integration, earn-out structuring, and governance advisory

Regulatory Defense & Dispute Resolution

Full-spectrum representation before federal, state, and international regulatory bodies
Audit defense, penalty abatement, and voluntary disclosure coordination
Administrative appeals, mediation, and litigation strategy
Cross-border regulatory investigations and compliance remediation

Compliance & Structural Planning

Domestic and international reporting and filing requirements
Information return preparation and beneficial ownership disclosures
Proactive compliance framework design for multi-entity structures
Annual review and strategic alignment of corporate governance obligations

Our Approach

Where others see obstacles, we see angles.

Every client engagement begins with understanding the full picture — the commercial objectives, the regulatory landscape, the timeline, and the stakeholders. We build strategies that anticipate challenges before they materialize, giving you confidence to move decisively when it matters most.

Ready when you are.

Tell us about the matter in front of you — a transaction, an audit, a cross-border question, or a structure that needs a second set of eyes. We will respond within one business day.

Speak with our team

Whether you are weighing a transaction, facing a regulatory deadline, or simply want a clear read on your options — we would be glad to hear from you.

Email

hello@archersterling.com

Phone

(212) 418-7730

Office

410 Park Avenue, Suite 1600, New York, NY 10022