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Shipman & Goodwin LLP

Corporate/M&A

USA Guide 2026 : Connecticut

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Shipman & Goodwin LLP

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  • Represents larger, institutional clients and middle market buyers/sellers in middle market transactions.​
  • Represents repeat strategic buyers growing through an acquisition strategy.
  • Represents private equity funds acquiring and disposing of control positions in target companies.  
  • Represents senior and mezzanine lenders and equity sponsors in funding of acquisitions. 
  • Significant experience in tax, ERISA, intellectual property, and other areas essential to a sophisticated Mergers and Acquisitions practice.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Connecticut

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Shipman & Goodwin houses a strong team that is noted for its presence in the mid-market M&A space and recognised for its transactional work with private equity firms. It further offers a broad range of attendant services including ERISA, tax and IP expertise. The team possesses significant sector expertise in biotechnology and life sciences.

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Work Highlights

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  • Shipman & Goodwin represented Continental Resources, an information technology solutions provider, in a carveout transaction pursuant to which the company sold its test and measurement equipment division to TestEquity,

Strengths

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  • I think there is an immense amount of nuance to our business, and they do a nice job learning our business and industry, and this is being reflected in the counsel they give us.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

  • The attorneys we worked with were not only responsive, they were also insightful on what were the key issues that we needed to focus on.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

  • They are always available and always provide timely well thought-out responses. They are great to work with interactively.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • J Dormer Stephen
    J Dormer Stephen

    J Dormer Stephen

    Dormer Stephen is recognised for his capabilities in handling an array of corporate mandates, including venture capital investments, financings and M&A.

    • Dormer is really experienced.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
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  • Julia Camarco
    Julia Camarco

    Julia Camarco

    Julia Camarco has a robust transactional practice, acting for clients ranging from startups to national corporates as well as private equity and venture capital funds.

    • Julia is a great legal partner. She is easy to work with, responsive and meets our needs.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

    • Julia gets it. She's not afraid to work hard and lean in when the chips are on the line.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

    • Julia is a great attorney who has provided appreciated guidance keeping in mind our business needs.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
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  • Marc Esterman
    Marc Esterman

    Marc Esterman

    Marc Esterman maintains an excellent business law practice with a focus on M&A, commercial contracting, corporate governance and joint ventures.

    • Marc demonstrated exceptional legal and strategic capabilities, particularly in complex corporate structuring and financing matters.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

    • He is the most professional, sophisticated, responsive, productive and efficient outside counsel or general counsel I have worked with.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
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