This paper describes a general method for the synthesis and the isolation of novel 2, or 3- halopyridin-4-yl-boronic acids and esters 12–14, 18–20. These compounds are prepared taking in account a regioselective halogen–metal exchange using nBuLi or directed ortho- metalation using LDA and subsequent quenching with triisopropylborate starting from appropriate mono or dihalopyridines. All substrates studied to date provided a single ...