Corporate/M&A
USA Guide 2024 : Connecticut
Band 1
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Provided by Finn Dixon & Herling LLP
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
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Finn Dixon & Herling acted for South Dakota Trust Coand its parent company, Third Constellation, in the $270 million sale of the company to JTC.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"What differentiates them from other firms is that they are very solutions-focused and that they are problem solvers first and attorneys second. That means we are very efficient, we get to the answers and they focus on what matters."
"We receive very knowledgeable and practical advice. FDH brings the right experts to each engagement and their advice is practical, solution-oriented and clear."
"They're well suited toward PE firms because they know all the issues that come up there and have a full complement of services that they need. They're real drivers of business."
"They're extremely proactive - they really drive the pace and manage the process unlike any other law firms. They're always three steps ahead of me."
"The people that have been brought in have been really impressive. FDH really understand the nuances of our business really well and they've got the subject area expertise that we need, despite being a smaller firm."
"The value in terms of service, quality of advice and value in dollars is outstanding."
"What differentiates them from other firms is that they are very solutions-focused and that they are problem solvers first and attorneys second. That means we are very efficient, we get to the answers and they focus on what matters."
"We receive very knowledgeable and practical advice. FDH brings the right experts to each engagement and their advice is practical, solution-oriented and clear."
"They're well suited toward PE firms because they know all the issues that come up there and have a full complement of services that they need. They're real drivers of business."
"They're extremely proactive - they really drive the pace and manage the process unlike any other law firms. They're always three steps ahead of me."
"The people that have been brought in have been really impressive. FDH really understand the nuances of our business really well and they've got the subject area expertise that we need, despite being a smaller firm."
"The value in terms of service, quality of advice and value in dollars is outstanding."
Notable Practitioners
Charles Downey is highly regarded in the Connecticut corporate law space for his experience handling complex transactions including M&A and venture capital investments.
"Charles really understands the business side and he's great in those tricky situations which require something novel to break the impasse."
"He is very good, commercial and he gets stuff done."
David Albin has attained a commanding reputation for his track record of success in handling international and domestic M&A and investment matters.
"David Albin is brilliant and he has a wealth of experience across a broad range of topics. He is also practical - he weighs what is most important to his client and strategizes paths to get his clients what they want."
Michael Herling comes recommended for his expert handling of M&A and private equity matters.
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.
"Chris is an excellent lawyer who often finds mistakes others don't. He is a master problem solver and is super responsive, day or night."
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.
"Jason is very commercial and always understands what you're trying to achieve. He's very client-focused."
Richard Kohlberger is a respected practitioner who regularly handles a range of deals, including complex acquisitions.
"Richard is great to work with."
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.
Ranked Lawyers at
Finn Dixon & Herling LLP
Connecticut
Members
Provided by Finn Dixon & Herling LLP
Austin Pendleton
Head of Department
Colin McKeon
Head of Department
Jared Dinkes
Head of Department
Neil Ruben
Richard Kohlberger
Robert Barbieri
Skawenniio Barnes