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    We guide sophisticated companies and investors as they find new opportunities, solve complex problems, and efficiently drive transactions to close.

    Overview

    We are a leading firm for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions. Our versatile, experienced team offers unparalleled breadth and a deep bench to serve many key industries, with particular depth in the consumer (including food and beverage), technology and software, manufacturing, and life sciences verticals.

    Drawing on broad industry knowledge, we assess the business, economic, and social objectives of each deal. We evaluate the risks and opportunities and structure practical solutions to enhance the success of each transaction.

    We deliver exceptional value and client service. On top of providing top-quality legal services, we offer senior-level attention and exceptional responsiveness. Our clients agree, describing us as “outstanding in client service, value for money, transparency, and working together.” (Chambers USA) 

    Representative Experience

    • Merck KGaA: Represented a German science and technology company and its subsidiaries in multiple transactions, including its acquisition of FloDesign Sonics, Inc. and Intermolecular, Inc.
    • Health Catalyst: Represented a leading provider of data and analytics technology and services to healthcare and life sciences organizations in its acquisitions of Healthfinch, Inc., VitalWare, LLC, Twistle, Inc., and KPI Ninja, Inc.
    • Boston Beer Company: Represented the producer of Samuel Adams beers, America’s second largest-selling craft beer, and Angry Orchard, Twisted Tea, and other brands, in numerous corporate transactions and investments, including its $300 million acquisition of Dogfish Head Brewery
    • Constellation Brands Inc.: Represented a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits in numerous strategic corporate transactions, including the sale of more than 30 wine and spirits brands and related assets to E. & J. Gallo Winery for a total of approximately $810 million
    • Paychex Inc.: Represented a provider of payroll, human resource, and benefits outsourcing services for small- to medium-sized businesses in a number of corporate transactions, including its $1.2 billion acquisition of Oasis Outsourcing Acquisition Corp., the nation’s largest privately owned professional employer organization
    • Capax Global LLC: Represented a Chicago-based technology company focused on cloud solutions in connection with its sale to Hitachi Solutions America, Ltd.
    • Northfield Medical: Represented a leading medical instrument repair company in multiple acquisitions, most recently its $475 million sale to Agiliti Health, Inc.
    • ThoughtWorks, Inc.: Represented a global software consultancy in its acquisition of Gemini Solutions, LLC.
    • Hannibal Industries: Represented North America's largest manufacturer of pallet racks and a leader in the material handling industry in its $370 million sale to Nucor Corporation
    • Saes Getters S.P.A.: Represented a publicly traded company based in Italy in the $355 million sale of its pure gas manufacturing business to Entegris, Inc.
    • Refresco Group N.V.: Represented the world’s largest independent bottler of soft drinks and fruit juices in its $1.25 billion acquisition of Cott Corporation’s worldwide bottling business 

    Recognition

    • Named one of the 32 most trusted firms for M&A according to the “2022 Dauntless Dealmakers” report by BTI Consulting Group
    • Awarded Deal of the Year for multiple transactions in recent years by various sources, including The Deal, the Association for Corporate Growth, and the M&A Advisor
    • Named a Tier 1 firm in Buffalo for Mergers & Acquisitions Law, and in Rochester for Litigation - Mergers & Acquisitions and Mergers & Acquisitions Law, by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in 2023
    • Recognized as a leader in middle-market mergers, acquisitions, and buyouts by Legal 500 in 2022
    • Named as a leading firm in Corporate/M&A by Chambers in 2022
    • Over half of our corporate partners and counsel were recognized by Chambers, Legal 500, and The Best Lawyers in America© 2022–2023 as leading attorneys in the field

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    Our Team

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    • Lori B. Green

      Partner
      Co-Leader, M&A and Corporate Transactions Team
      Co-Leader, Cannabis Practice
      • Rochester
      • Office:585.263.1236
        Mobile:585.281.3076
      • lgreen@nixonpeabody.com
      Lori B. Green
    • Todd Tidgewell

      Partner / Leader, Corporate Practice Group
      • Albany
      • Office:518.427.2705
      • ttidgewell@nixonpeabody.com
      Todd Tidgewell
    • Christopher P. Keefe

      Partner
      Chair, Business & Finance Department
      • Boston
      • Office:617.345.1350
      • ckeefe@nixonpeabody.com
      Christopher P. Keefe
    • David A. Martland

      Partner
      • Boston
      • Office:617.345.6145
      • dmartland@nixonpeabody.com
      David A. Martland
    • Amy O'Keefe

      Partner
      • Boston
      • Office:617.345.1106
      • aokeefe@nixonpeabody.com
      Amy O'Keefe
    • Marissa B. Wiley

      Partner
      • Albany
      • Office:518.427.2676
      • mwiley@nixonpeabody.com
      Marissa B. Wiley
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