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Wiggin and Dana LLP

Corporate/M&A

USA Guide 2026 : Connecticut


Wiggin and Dana LLP

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Wiggin and Dana's Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Practice Group is experienced in handling all aspects of M&A transactions for clients operating in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. We manage all aspects of M&A, providing assistance with structuring and negotiating transactions, and advising on antitrust, securities, tax, labor, employment, environmental, and other matters. We also provide exceptional value to our clients, thanks to the deep experience of our M&A lawyers, their acute business acumen, and their practical approach to acquisition and divestiture work.

Our attorneys are experienced in representing public companies, closely-held businesses and their owners, private equity funds and their portfolio companies, and other institutions. We have a historic and ongoing focus on private-target, middle-market deals with transaction value ranging from a few million to several hundred million dollars.

Our work spans mergers, stock and asset purchases and dispositions, and other transactions that transfer business interests, including product-line acquisitions, joint ventures with purchase options, and equity investments with purchase options. When we help acquire or sell public companies, we are equipped to advise on fiduciary issues, securities law compliance, and stockholder matters.

Industries (12)

  • biopharma
  • medical devices
  • chemicals
  • computer software/internet
  • construction/engineering
  • distribution
  • financial services
  • healthcare/healthcare services
  • manufacturing
  • media/publications
  • technology and telecom
  • utilities

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Connecticut

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Wiggin and Dana's team advises on a range of corporate law matters, including M&A and capital markets transactions and other securities matters. The firm offers extensive experience in a wide range of industries, including life sciences, manufacturing and technology, and is noted for its strength in cross-border deals, particularly with respect to transactions between European and American entities. It advises a wide range of clients, from family businesses to private equity portfolio companies.

Work Highlights

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  • Wiggin and Dana represented SuranceBay in the sale of all of its issued and outstanding equity securities and the intellectual property assets of its affiliated entity Anatole Software to Verisk Analytics for US$162.5 million.

Strengths

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  • They were very customer-centric as they took the time to carefully detail every aspect of the transaction. They were also patient and always available to support us and answer our questions.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • Partner involvement, expertise in the transaction markets, reasonable costs comparable to larger firms that present similar experience, and overall responsiveness are the firm's strengths.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • Wiggin and Dana has a good understanding of the business and is willing to provide commercial and practical solutions.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1William A Perrone
    Band 1William A Perrone

    William A Perrone

    William Perrone is highlighted for his capabilities in handling M&A. He acts for a range of clients in the private equity and healthcare sectors.

  • Band 3Evan Kipperman
    Band 3Evan Kipperman

    Evan Kipperman

    Evan Kipperman advises on a broad spectrum of transactional matters for a client base of investors and corporate clients, attracting particular praise for his expertise in acting for startup and growth companies on transactional and governance issues.
    • Evan is terrific.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
    • We are very comfortable with Evan's level of sophistication and understanding of the client and business.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • Band 3Mark Kaduboski
    Band 3Mark Kaduboski

    Mark Kaduboski

    Mark Kaduboski acts for a broad spectrum of public and private-held business on strategic M&A transactions and wider governance and commercial concerns.
  • Band 3Paul Hughes
    Band 3Paul Hughes

    Paul Hughes

    Paul Hughes acts as the firm's managing partner. He works with corporate groups and private equity clients on the full range of transactions.
    • Paul's approach is sophisticated but reasonable in nature.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

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