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Finn Dixon & Herling LLP

Corporate/M&A

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Finn Dixon & Herling LLP

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Key characteristics of the Corporate/M&A practice group at Finn Dixon & Herling LLP:

•    Numerous prominent, long standing private equity clients

•    New, substantial private equity clients added every year

•    New clients frequently increase their business with us (move existing deals to us from other firms)

•    Representation of a wide variety of operating companies in their general matters, and their add-on acquisitions, joint ventures, foreign investments, etc.

•    Known for our strong supporting teams in tax, benefits and credit/borrowing

We believe that the excellence of our clients and the depth of the relationship we have with them is a core asset of the firm. We are able to attract and maintain this strikingly large and diverse group of well-known private equity clients based upon the quality of our lawyers, our commitment to understanding our clients’ businesses, our highly responsive and solution-oriented approach to advising our clients and our commitment to continually providing our clients with efficient service and a significant value proposition. Our clients cover the entire spectrum of private equity: from venture capital and growth equity funds to family offices to buyout and distressed and special opportunities funds to mezzanine and industry specific funds

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Corporate/M&A - Connecticut

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Finn Dixon & Herling offers a market-leading practice with a deep bench of acclaimed practitioners. The team provides impressive levels of expertise in a diverse range of legal matters, including general corporate governance, capital raising and M&A transactions. It represents blue-chip clients in strategic M&A and investment firms across the private equity spectrum, including venture capital, growth equity and industry-specific funds.
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Work Highlights

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  • Finn Dixon advised Shoreline Equity Partners, Trivest Partners and their portfolio company, Pave America, on the sale of Pave America to affiliates of AEA Investors and British Columbia Investment Management.

Strengths

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  • They provide impeccable advice and knowledge base. It is also a strong team from the partner to associate level.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

  • The team at Finn Dixon & Herling is proactive, knows what to anticipate, and isn't afraid to take agency at the appropriate level.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

  • They are super responsive and do an amazing job making my life easier through detailed summaries of decisions needed. They are great partners and are excellent top to bottom.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

  • They have had no issue structuring complex acquisitions and optimizing tax structures.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • David I Albin
    David I Albin

    David I Albin

    David Albin has attained a commanding reputation for his track record of success in handling international and domestic M&A and investment matters.

    • David is a very strong operator.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
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  • Michael J Herling
    Michael J Herling

    Michael J Herling

    Michael Herling comes recommended for his expert handling of M&A and private equity matters.
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  • Charles J Downey III
    Charles J Downey III

    Charles J Downey III

    Charles Downey is highly regarded in the Connecticut corporate law space for his experience handling complex transactions, including M&A and venture capital investments.

    • Our go-to lead, he understands our commercial concerns and provides appropriate advice on what to push on.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

    • Chuck is really proactive and has practical judgment.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

    • Chuck is very responsive, very understanding of the client's needs, has a strong legal background and thinks like a business person.

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  • Christopher M Mozingo
    Christopher M Mozingo

    Christopher M Mozingo

    Christopher Mozingo possesses many years of experience in the corporate space and is sought out by clients for his broad transactional capabilities. His work includes investments, sales and acquisitions.

    • He is a great person to work with.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

    • He's always been incredibly accessible, knowledgeable on key issues in our matters and understanding of our objectives and priorities during legal document negotiations.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

    • Chris is always very responsive and a strong M&A counsel.

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  • Jason R Boyea
    Jason R Boyea

    Jason R Boyea

    Jason Boyea acts for fund clients in a range of domestic and international transactions, including private equity and venture capital investments. He also handles M&A and public offerings.

    • Jay is the best. He provides top-quality legal advice and excellent client service.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

    • Jay distinguishes himself through a combination of deep transactional expertise and strong commercial judgment. He is highly pragmatic, anticipates issues well in advance, and provides clear, decisive guidance that keeps transactions moving efficiently.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

    • He combines deep knowledge, responsiveness, sensitivity to the organizational and personnel considerations that go with any legal matter, and absolute integrity and discretion.

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  • Neil Ruben
    Neil Ruben

    Neil Ruben

    Neil Ruben enjoys a burgeoning reputation for his transactional practice, which sees him act for both corporate and private equity clients on M&A matters.

    • Neil provides a consistently high level of service, is highly sophisticated and is very commercially aware and creative.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

    • Neil is smart and always responsive.

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  • Richard Kohlberger
    Richard Kohlberger

    Richard Kohlberger

    Richard Kohlberger is a respected practitioner who regularly handles a range of deals, including complex acquisitions.

    • Richard is a great person to work with.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
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