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We are one of the premier firms in the world for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions. We guide sophisticated companies and investors as they find new opportunities, solve complex problems, and efficiently drive transactions to close.

Our Approach

Our versatile, experienced team offers unparalleled breadth and a deep bench to service many key industry verticals, with particular depth in:

  • Food and beverage
  • Consumer products
  • Technology and software
  • Manufacturing and services
  • Life sciences
  • Energy and infrastructure
  • Nonprofits

We cover every aspect of a transaction, from tax, securities, antitrust, real estate, and corporate governance, to labor, intellectual property, employee benefits, environmental, export compliance, and other regulatory areas.

We deliver unbeatable value by providing top-quality transactional counsel and leveraging our geographic footprint—with offices and talent in major metropolitan areas and smaller cities. The result is a reduced cost structure most major firms can’t match. And our low partner-to-associate ratio—rare among AmLaw 100 firms—means our teams are built for efficiency, and clients will always know who they’re working with.

Who we work with

  • Major strategics, including leading public and private companies
  • Startups and emerging companies
  • Iconic brands
  • Foreign companies doing business in the U.S.
  • Leading venture and private equity funds
  • Family offices

Rankings and Honors

  • More than half of our M&A and corporate transactions partners are recognized as leading attorneys in the field by Chambers USA, Legal 500, andU.S. News/Best Lawyers, among numerous other publications
  • Named as the 2020 Consumer, Retail, Food & Beverage “Law Firm of the Year” by The Deal. Also awarded 2020 “Deal of the Year” in the same category
  • Named as a leading firm in Corporate/M&A and Private Equity Chambers USAin 2020; ranked globally for Franchise Law
  • Ranked Tier 1 nationally for Corporate Law, Franchise Law, Securities Regulation, and Tax Law by U.S. News “Best Law Firms”in 2020 and in consecutive prior years
  • Recognized as a leader in middle-market mergers, acquisitions, and buyouts by Legal 500 in 2020

Representative Experience

Technology and Software

  • Battery Ventures in its investment in Mews Systems BV, a Dutch company that provides a cloud-based property management software that helps hotels and hostels automate their operations.
  • Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of managed IT services, complete cloud solutions and cybersecurity to more than 650 financial services clients worldwide in its sale to H.I.G. Capital.
  • ThoughtWorks, Inc., a global software development and digital transformation consulting company, in connection with its sale to an affiliate of Apax Partners.
  • Paychex Inc., a leading provider of integrated human capital management solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses, in numerous corporate transactions, including in its $1.2 billion acquisition of Oasis Outsourcing Acquisition Corp., the nation’s largest privately owned professional employer organization (PEO).
  • Capax Global, LLC, a Chicago-based technology company focused on cloud solutions, in connection with its sale to Hitachi Solutions America, Ltd.
  • Battery Ventures, a global, technology-focused investment firm, in connection with its Series B investment in AuditBoard, Inc., a software company that sells user-friendly SOX Compliance and Audit Management programs.
  • Eastman Kodak Company on its sale of the assets of its Design2Launch Business to BLUE Software, LLC. Design2Launch is a software and services business and a leading provider in brand graphics management technology.

Healthcare and Life Sciences

  • Sciformix Corporation, a scientific services company that specializes in pharmacovigilance and post-approval safety and risk management solutions within the biopharmaceutical field, in its sale to Covance Asia-Pacific Inc., a subsidiary of Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings.
  • Merck KGaA, a Darmstadt, Germany-based leading science and technology company, in numerous corporate transactions, including in the U.S. aspects of the sale of its biosimilars business to Fresenius Kabi. The biosimilars business was located in Switzerland, but the transaction implicated various U.S. issues, including obtaining HSR clearance. The sale price, including upfront and milestone payments, was €656 million.
  • Biotage AB, a Swedish public company, in its acquisition of PhyNexus, Inc., a California corporation that specializes in the purification of biomolecules.
  • EMD Millipore Corporation, a Massachusetts-based corporation, its corporate parent, Merck KGaA, and certain of its subsidiaries, in the sale of Merck’s flow cytometry business to NASDAQ-listed Luminex Corporation. The cytometry business was located in the U.S., Europe (primarily France), and India. In connection with the sale, we represented Merck in a two-year effort to restructure its complex contractual relationship with Sysmex Corporation, the co-commercializer of Merck’s cytometry products, including addressing various rights of first refusal and first negotiation held by Sysmex. Sysmex is a large health care company traded on the Tokyo exchange and headquartered in Kobe, Japan.
  • Medicus Healthcare Solutions, LLC, a leading provider of locum tenens staffing to groups, practices, hospitals, and other medical facilities throughout the United States, in connection with the sale of its business to Beecken Petty O’Keefe & Company, a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on investments in the healthcare industry.
  • Santa Barbara–based PiMEMS, Inc., a leading developer of titanium micro technologies and ultra-thin devices, in its acquisition by thermal management and environmental sealing industry leader Boyd Corporation.
  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization serving the diverse Los Angeles, CA, community and beyond, on its $21M investment in Click Diagnostics, Inc. as part of Click Diagnostics’ approx. $95M Series C financing. Click Diagnostics, Inc. is developer of a mobile-based health platform.
  • Yuma Regional Medical Center, a hospital serving the Yuma, Arizona, area as lead investor, in Leading Biosciences, Inc. Series C financing. Leading Biosciences, Inc. is an early stage drug development company located in Carlsbad, CA.
  • Ares Trading S.A. and its parent company, Merck KGaA, in many corporate transactions, including the assignment of certain exclusive Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell (CAR-T) development rights to Intrexon Corporation for $150 million in Intrexon common stock, and the acquisition of all of the assets related to Progyny’s “Eeva” software line of business.
  • Serimmune Inc. in its $8 million Series B financing led by Illumina Ventures, with participation from Merck. Serimmune, based in Goleta, CA, is a life sciences company that is focused on providing a holistic view of immunity to identify environmental factors in disease and health.

Consumer, including Food and Beverage

  • Boston Beer Company, 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 recent acquisition of Dogfish Head Brewery in a cash and stock transaction, valued at approximately $300 million. The transaction combines two award-winning craft beer pioneers with unrivaled brewing expertise and portfolios of leading beer and “beyond beer” brands.
  • Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ and STZ.B), one of the largest global producers of beer, wine, and spirits, in numerous corporate transactions, including its $4 billion investment in Canada’s Canopy Growth Corporation; its acquisition of Funky Buddha Brewery LLC; its acquisition of The Prisoner Wine Company’s portfolio of brands from Huneeus Vintners LLC; and its $1 billion acquisition of California-based craft brewery, Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits.
  • Refresco Group N.V., the world’s largest independent bottler of soft drinks and fruit juices, in its acquisition of Cott Corporation’s worldwide bottling business for $1.25 billion. In addition, we previously represented Refresco on its purchase of all of Whitlock Holding Company (“WHC”). WHC is the direct parent of Whitlock Packaging Corporation, a leading bottler and co-packer in the U.S. This transaction was the first acquisition in North America by Refresco.
  • MFF-NW LLC, a Marc Fisher Footwear entity (“MFF”), in connection with a transaction whereby MFF entered into a license to operate the Nine West footwear business and purchased the related inventory from Authentic Brands Group (“ABG”). ABG, a major brand development and licensing company, was the successful bidder in the auction conducted under Section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code to acquire Nine West’s assets. Marc Fisher and Nine West are fashion companies specializing primarily in footwear. 
  • Yasso, Inc. in its transaction with Castanea Partners, Inc. Yasso is a Quincy, MA-based company that created the first ever frozen Greek yogurt bars, which it sells nationwide.

Energy and Infrastructure

  • ENGIE North America Inc. in its acquisition of all of the equity of Conti Service Corporation, ION Electric, LLC, Indicon Corporation and thirteen of their subsidiaries.
  • SAES Getters S.p.A.(SG: BIT), Milan, Italy-based parent company of the SAES industrial group, on the sale of its pure gas business to Massachusetts-based Entegris, Inc. (ENTG: NASDAQ), a provider of products and systems that purify, protect, and transport critical materials used in the semiconductor device fabrication process.
  • BBA Aviation plc, a UK-based multinational aviation services company, and its subsidiaries, in numerous corporate transactions, including its acquisition of EPIC Aviation LLC and the cross-border sale of its global aviation support business known as ASIG, to John Menzies plc.
  • BlueGreen Holding, LLC in connection with the closing of its North American retail energy sales business, through the sale of 100% of the membership interest of XOOM Energy Global Holdings, LLC to NRG Retail LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of NRG Energy, Inc.

Manufacturing and Services

  • ARC Technologies LLC, a leading supplier of custom microwave absorbing composite materials for military, aerospace, and industrial applications, in its sale to Hexcel Corporation (NYSE: HXL).
  • Sensata Technologies, Inc., a worldwide manufacturer and supplier of sensors, controls, electrical protection and control, and power management solutions, in the divestment of its valves business, consisting of three subsidiaries (Schrader SAS, August France Holding Company SAS, and Schrader-Bridgeport International, Inc.) with significant facilities, operations, and employees in Virginia and France, to Pacific Industrial Co., Ltd. for approximately $173M enterprise value.

Media

  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) in its acquisition of 11 local television stations from Nexstar Media Group, Inc. for $740 million. As a result of the acquisition, TEGNA now owns or operates 62 television stations across 51 markets, reaching more than 38 percent of U.S. television households.
  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA), American publicly traded broadcast, digital media, and marketing services company, in numerous strategic corporate transactions, including its $535 million acquisition of Dispatch Broadcast Group’s #1 rated stations in Indianapolis, Indiana (NBC affiliate WTHR) and Columbus, Ohio (CBS affiliate MBNS), and its purchase of the assets of two television stations from Raycom Media, Inc. as part of the required divestiture by Gray Television, Inc. (NYSE: GTN) of nine television stations in connection with Gray’s merger with Raycom.

Nonprofit

  • The Boston Conservatory in its merger with and into Berklee College of Music in a transformational transaction to become the world’s most comprehensive and dynamic training ground for music, dance, theater, and related professions.

Investment company manager fails to get FBAR case tossed

Law360 | April 09, 2021

This article, on a matter involving penalties assessed by the IRS against an investment company manager accused of an alleged failure to file a foreign bank and financial account form (FBAR), quotes Tax team co-leader and Los Angeles Corporate partner Shahzad Malik on why it was necessary to bring a motion for dismissal.

An overview of today's M & A market—many buyers and low inventory

Rochester Business Journal | April 02, 2021

This special feature on M&A and how it’s a seller’s market quotes Rochester Corporate partner Tyler Savage extensively for his outlook on the headwinds the market faced in 2019, how it was impacted by the pandemic, and its huge turnaround in the second half of 2020.

Swim With a Mission

Wreaths Across America Radio | February 24, 2021

Manchester Corporate partner Phil Taub joined this veterans’ advocacy radio program to discuss his nonprofit, Swim With a Mission, which raises money to support worthy organizations that service, support, and honor our nation’s veterans.

People on the move

Crain’s Chicago | February 22, 2021

Chicago Intellectual Property partner Brad Taub’s and Corporate partner Sam Kim’s promotions to partner were included in this column of notable executive moves.

Washington-area appointments and promotions for Feb. 22

The Washington Post | February 21, 2021

This column of notable promotions and appointments mentions Washington, D.C. Corporate counsel Pierce Han for his recent promotion to counsel.

Rising Stars: New Partners at Holland & Knight, Nixon Peabody

The Deal | February 10, 2021

Chicago Corporate partner Samuel Kim’s promotion to partner was included in this column of notable executive news.

M&A Agreements Feature More Buyer-Protections

The Wall Street Journal’s CFO Journal | January 21, 2021

NP’s 18th MAC Survey, which for the first time tracked the inclusion of exceptions relating to pandemics or COVID-19 in merger agreements, was included in The Wall Street Journal’s morning newsletter for chief financial officers and senior financial executives. New York City Corporate partner Dick Langan is the lead author of the MAC Survey.

Nessun Luogo è Lontano

Radio 24 | January 08, 2021

This Italian radio segment features Nixon Peabody partner Charles Bernardini discussing U.S. legal and constitutional issues of removal of a president from office.

2020 Go To Lawyers: Business

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly | December 28, 2020

Boston Corporate partner Dave Martland is profiled in this special section for being named as one of 20 “Go To“ business lawyers in Massachusetts, as chosen by a Lawyers Weekly panel.

Mergers & Acquisitions

People Moves | December 04, 2020

This roundup of notable executive moves in the M&A space includes the arrival of New York Corporate partner Michael A. Smith to the firm.

Legality of mergers & acquisitions in the COVID era

Rochester Business Journal | November 27, 2020

Corporate associate Isaac Figueras and Complex Commercial Disputes associate Eric Ferrante, both in Rochester, were quoted in this article for their outlook on force majeure clauses, commercial real estate leasing, and the impact of COVID and the California wildfires on supply chains.

Ecco perché la democrazia Usa è a rischio. Parla l’avv. Bernardini

Formiche.net | November 14, 2020

This article features an interview with Nixon Peabody partner, Charles Bernardini, regarding President Trump’s challenge to the 2020 presidential election results.

Why Marissa Wiley is ready for a new conversation

Albany Business Review | November 12, 2020

This profile of Albany Corporate partner Marissa Wiley highlights her early interest in law, her career trajectory and professional development, and her journey as an LGBTQ person.

Radio 24 con Charles Bernardini

Sole 24 Ore Radio 24 | November 06, 2020

This Italian radio segment features Nixon Peabody partner Charles Bernardini discussing procedural steps involved in challenging the 2020 USA presidential election results.

Plated Sues Albertsons in Del. Claiming Post-Merger Letdown

Law360 | September 02, 2020

Chicago Complex Commercial Disputes partners John Ruskusky and Lisa Sullivan were mentioned in this article for representing Shareholder Representative Services LLC in a post-merger suit accusing the food and drug chain of breaches of contract, fraudulent inducement and breaches of good faith covenants. Complex Commercial Disputes counsel Tracey Scarpello in Buffalo and associate Tina Jonsson in Chicago were also part of the litigation team.

Constellation Sells Brandy, Wine Brands In 2 Deals For $385M

Law360 | June 25, 2020

This article mentions NP for representing Constellation Brands in the pending sale of its Paul Masson Grande Amber Brandy brand and related assets to Sazerac Co. for approximately $255 million. The story notes Rochester Corporate partner Lori Green for her role leading the deal team, and also mentions Rochester Corporate partner Eric Tanck and associate Aya Hoffman.

Dealmaking under quarantine: 8 private equity and M&A pros share strategies while social distancing

Mergers & Acquisitions | April 29, 2020

This Q&A roundup on dealmaking during the age of COVID-19 features Boston-based Corporate practice group leader Chris Keefe’s best practices, including reaching out to colleagues and clients to check on the hardships they may be facing and lending a hand as we all weather the storm together.

Investors are making tough decisions on startups

The Boston Globe | April 27, 2020

This article quotes Manchester Corporate partner Phil Taub, head of the firm’s Private Equity team, on difficult decisions private equity firms are having to make in terms of which startups get funding and which do not in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Why Material Adverse Effect Clauses aren't escape hatches

Law360 | April 01, 2020

This article highlights the findings of Nixon Peabody’s 17th annual MAC Survey, released last fall. New York City Corporate partner Dick Langan led the development of the survey.

Pandemic prompts urgent review of overlooked contractual clause

Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly | March 26, 2020

Providence Corporate partner Adam Gwaltney weighs in on the implication of force majeure clauses, particularly in cross-border contracts. These boilerplate clauses are becoming a popular topic as businesses consider the possibility they may not be able to fill contractual obligations as a result of coronavirus.

M&A agreements take COVID-19 in stride

The Deal | March 13, 2020

New York City Corporate partner Dick Langan discusses how parties in current M&A deals are using MAC clauses to account for the potential impact of COVID-19 on their businesses.

Linden-backed Evolution Research Group grows footprint

The Deal | March 10, 2020

This article mentions Albany Corporate partner Todd Tidgewell for his representation of Richmond Behavioral Associates, which has been purchased by Evolution Research Group LLC.

Why the coronavirus makes MAC clauses more important than ever

Mergers & Acquisitions | March 09, 2020

New York City Corporate partner Dick Langan, who leads Nixon Peabody’s annual survey of MAC (material adverse change) clauses in M&A deals, says the coronavirus outbreak is exactly the type of risk that such clauses are designed to address.

Return of the MAC? Coronavirus could be the new negotiating leverage in deals

MarketWatch | March 02, 2020

Nixon Peabody’s recent MAC survey is mentioned in this article about the impact of coronavirus on the deal-making environment, and how a range of companies and investors could leverage material adverse change (MAC) clauses to renegotiate or walk away from deals.

M&A wrap

Mergers & Acquisitions | January 30, 2020

This round-up of top news in the M&A space highlights the promotions of New York City Corporate partner Rachel Pugliese and Rochester Corporate partner Brian Mahoney to partner.

Why you need a MAC clause in your next deal

Mergers & Acquisitions | December 23, 2019

New York City Corporate partner Dick Langan talks with a leading publication in the M&A industry about the increasing number of MAC clauses in major deals and how such clauses can benefit both buyers and sellers.

More MACs Standardized and Favor Bidders: Nixon Peabody

The Deal | December 16, 2019

This article features Nixon Peabody’s recently released MAC Survey and discusses its key findings.

Material Adverse Change lingo shifts toward buyers’ favor

Law360 | November 19, 2019

This article highlights takeaways from Nixon Peabody’s latest survey of Material Adverse Change clauses—a common feature of M&A deals that are often influenced by economic and geopolitical circumstances. New York City Corporate partner Dick Langan is quoted extensively in the piece.

Risk aversion is playing a larger role in major deals: Survey

Bloomberg Law | November 19, 2019

New York City Corporate partner Dick Langan talks to Bloomberg Law about Nixon Peabody’s recently released MAC Survey, the effect of a looming Brexit on M&A deals, and how the MAC landscape has changed since the 2017 survey.

Lawyers on the move

Reuters Legal | September 25, 2019

This roundup of key personnel moves in the legal industry features the arrival of New York City Corporate partner Rick Cox to Nixon Peabody.

US Law Week

Bloomberg Law News | September 24, 2019

This roundup of executive news highlights the arrival of Corporate partner Rick Cox in the firm’s New York City office.

M&A Wrap

Mergers & Acquisitions | September 24, 2019

This roundup of executive news highlights the arrival of Corporate partner Rick Cox in the firm’s New York City office.

M&A wrap

Mergers & Acquisitions | September 20, 2019

This roundup of key deals in the M&A space highlights Nixon Peabody’s role as adviser to TEGNA in its acquisition of 11 local television stations from Nexstar Media Group.

M&A wrap: Grupo Nutresa, Cameron's Coffee, Stripe, Gamut, Riverside

Mergers & Acquisitions | September 19, 2019

This roundup of major deals in the M&A space includes Grupo Nutresa SA’s acquisition of Cameron’s Coffee. The Nixon Peabody team advising Grupo Nutresa included Boston Corporate partners Greg O’Shaughnessy and Amy O’Keefe, and Rochester Corporate associates Kat Murphy and Aya Hoffman.

Tegna Confirms Apollo Outreach

The Deal | August 21, 2019

This article covers Apollo Global Management LLC’s potential acquisition of Tegna Inc. and mentions Nixon Peabody for representing Tegna in recent deals with Nexstar Media Group Inc. and Dispatch Broadcast Group.

Eagle to expand in northeastern Montana with latest bank deal

American Banker | August 12, 2019

This article mentions Nixon Peabody’s role as advisor to Eagle Bancorp Montana in its deal to acquire Western Holding Co., parent company of Western Bank of Wolf Point.

Taxation with Representation

Law360 | August 09, 2019

This story highlights Nixon Peabody’s representation of Gannett, the publisher of USA Today, in its $1.38 billion merger with New Media Investment Group, parent of GateHouse Media LLC.

Deal Watch: More consolidation hits the newspaper business

American Lawyer | August 09, 2019

This story highlights Nixon Peabody’s representation of Gannett, the publisher of USA Today, in its $1.38 billion merger with New Media Investment Group, parent of GateHouse Media LLC.

Gatehouse parent to buy Gannett

The Deal | August 06, 2019

The following stories highlight Nixon Peabody’s representation of Gannett, the publisher of USA Today, in its $1.38 billion merger with New Media Investment Group, parent of GateHouse Media LLC.

4 firms steer $1.4B New Media, Gannett tie-up

Law360 | August 05, 2019

The following stories highlight Nixon Peabody’s representation of Gannett, the publisher of USA Today, in its $1.38 billion merger with New Media Investment Group, parent of GateHouse Media LLC.

B. Riley, Twin Lakes revive Sergio Tacchini

The Deal | July 10, 2019

This story mentions Nixon Peabody as advisor to Twin Lakes Capital LCC and B. Riley Financial Inc. in their acquisition of the fashion label Sergio Tacchini SpA.

Don’t Miss It: Vinson, Nixon Peabody Lead Week’s Hot Deals

Law360 | June 14, 2019

Nixon Peabody is mentioned as counsel to Tegna in its $535 million deal to acquire two television stations and one radio station in the Midwest from Dispatch Broadcast Group.

Dispatch exits broadcasting with Tegna deal

The Deal | June 12, 2019

The following stories mention Nixon Peabody as counsel to Tegna in its $535 million deal to acquire two television stations and one radio station in the Midwest from Dispatch Broadcast Group. NP’s deal team included partners John Partigan, Brian Kopp, Sean Clancy, counsels Todd Shinaman and Al Floro, and department attorney Dana Campbell.

New Nixon Peabody corporate chief bullish on deal work despite market jitters

The American Lawyer | May 20, 2019

Boston Corporate partner and practice group leader Chris Keefe talks to American Lawyer about his new leadership position in the firm, his view of the M&A market for 2019 and beyond, and the flood of new competition in the Boston legal industry.

M&A wrap: Kroger, Lindsay Goldberg, PearlRock, Platinum Equity, American Express

Mergers & Acquisitions | May 15, 2019

This article highlights the appointment of Boston Corporate partner Chris Keefe as leader of the corporate practice group.

Don't Miss It: Simpson, Latham guide week's hot deals

Law360 | May 10, 2019

Boston Corporate partner David Martland and Chicago Corporate partner Brian Krob are mentioned in this roundup of notable deals for advising Merck in its acquisition of Intermolecular.

Boston Beer merging with Dogfish Head in $300M deal

Boston Business Journal | May 09, 2019

In the following coverage, Nixon Peabody served as legal counsel to Boston Beer in a deal to acquire Dogfish Head Brewery, which will give the combined company a leading position in the high end of the U.S. beer market.

Health system consolidation may be holding down healthcare employee wages

Modern Healthcare | April 04, 2019

Providence Health Care partner Chris Browning is quoted in this article analyzing the wages of health care providers amid the increasing number of mergers and acquisitions.

Nexstar sells 19 stations for $1.32B to satisfy regulators

Law360 | March 20, 2019

In the following coverage, Nixon Peabody is mentioned for its role as counsel to Tegna, which agreed to purchase a number of television stations from Nexstar Media Group for $740 million. Washington, DC, Corporate partner John Partigan led the deal team.

Big Law Business

Bloomberg Law | March 20, 2019

In the following coverage, Nixon Peabody is mentioned for its role as counsel to Tegna, which agreed to purchase a number of television stations from Nexstar Media Group for $740 million. Washington, D.C. Corporate partner John Partigan led the deal team.

Deal Diary: Nexstar turns to Kirkland, BofA for station sales

The Deal | March 19, 2019

In the following coverage, Nixon Peabody is mentioned for its role as counsel to Tegna, which agreed to purchase a number of television stations from Nexstar Media Group for $740 million. Washington, D.C. Corporate partner John Partigan led the deal team.

M&A wrap

Mergers & Acquisitions | January 31, 2019

Three members of Nixon Peabody’s 2019 new partner class are highlighted in this roundup of notable executive and business news: Albany Corporate partner Marissa Wiley, Rochester Corporate partner Eric Tanck and Boston Global Finance partner Erik Schneider.

Movers & Shakers

The Deal | December 12, 2018

Nixon Peabody’s strategic addition of San Francisco Corporate partner Lior Zorea is covered in this roundup of executive news in the M&A, private equity and venture capital spaces.

Nixon Peabody snags corporate pro for San Francisco office

Law360 | December 11, 2018

San Francisco Corporate partner Lior Zorea’s arrival at Nixon Peabody is featured in this article, which highlights Lior’s experience in emerging growth companies, venture capital and M&A in the tech industry.

Nixon Peabody beefs up corporate practice with new hire

PE Hub | December 10, 2018

The arrival of San Francisco Corporate partner Lior Zorea is covered in this article by PE Hub, a top publication covering venture capital and private equity fundraising. Lior is quoted in the piece, along with San Francisco Office Managing Partner Tom Gaynor and Corporate practice group leader David Martland of Boston.

Constellation Brands/Canopy Growth Corp.

The American Lawyer | November 30, 2018

Nixon Peabody is mentioned as U.S. counsel for longtime client Constellation Brands in its acquisition of a 38 percent stake in Canopy Growth Corp., a Canadian distributor of cannabis products. The following attorneys were members of the deal team: Rochester Corporate partner Lori Green, Boston Global Finance partner Craig Mills, Washington, D.C. Corporate partner Lloyd Spencer, San Francisco Global Finance counsel Sarah Abel, Buffalo Global Finance associate Dan Fabian, Rochester Corporate associate Isaac Figueras, and Washington, D.C. Corporate associate Pierce Han.

Taxation with Representation: Nixon, Kirkland, Skadden

Law360 | November 29, 2018

Washington DC Corporate partner Sean Clancy and Rochester Corporate associate Brian Mahoney are mentioned for their work on Paychex’s $1.2 billion acquisition of Oasis Outsourcing Acquisitions Corp. The deal is featured in a roundup of notable deals, with a focus on the tax attorneys who help advise on them.

Nixon Peabody steers Paychex $1.2B HR outsourcing biz buy

Law360 | November 25, 2018

In the following coverage, Rochester Corporate partner Tyler Savage and associate Kat Murphy are mentioned as lead deal counsel for longtime client Paychex Inc. in its $1.2 billion purchase of Oasis Outsourcing Acquisition Corp. The NP deal team had invaluable assistance from lawyers and staff across many practices and offices.

Paychex expands HR portfolio with Oasis

The Deal | November 25, 2018

In the following coverage, Rochester Corporate partner Tyler Savage and associate Kat Murphy are mentioned as lead deal counsel for longtime client Paychex Inc. in its $1.2 billion purchase of Oasis Outsourcing Acquisition Corp. The NP deal team had invaluable assistance from lawyers and staff across many practices and offices.

Q and A with attorney Phil Taub

New Hampshire Business Review | November 22, 2018

Manchester Corporate partner Phil Taub is featured in this interview about his view on the market for mergers and acquisitions. The article also mentions Phil’s extensive work on behalf of our nation’s veterans.

How Walmart decided to oust an icon of India's tech industry

Bloomberg | November 14, 2018

Long Island Labor & Employment associate David Tauster is quoted in this story on Walmart’s decision to remove the founder of the successful ecommerce startup Flipkart, which Walmart agreed to acquire this summer.

Why the Delaware ruling on Akorn-Fresenius deal matters

Financial Times | October 20, 2018

Rochester Complex Commercial Disputes partner Carolyn Nussbaum is quoted in this article analyzing an important recent decision by the Delaware Chancery Court regarding Material Adverse Effects in corporate M&A deals. 

Why the Delaware ruling on Akorn-Fresenius deal matters

Financial Times | October 18, 2018

Rochester Complex Commercial Disputes partner Carolyn Nussbaum is quoted in this article analyzing an important recent decision by the Delaware Chancery Court regarding Material Adverse Effects in corporate M&A deals.

Mass. M&A activity falls significantly in the third quarter

Boston Business Journal | October 18, 2018

Boston Corporate partner Chris Keefe is quoted extensively in this article on the slowdown in mergers and acquisitions in Massachusetts and whether dealmaking signals a slowing economy.

$4.8B Akorn ruling more outlier than shift at Chancery

Law360 | October 14, 2018

In the following coverage, Rochester Corporate partner Lori Green, Complex Commercial Disputes partners Rick McGuirk and Carolyn Nussbaum, and New York City Complex Commercial Disputes partner Chris Mason analyze a key ruling by the Delaware Chancery Court that affirmed the existence of a material adverse event allowing German pharmaceutical company Fresenius to back down from a merger with Akorn, Inc.

Delaware Chancery Court issues rare decision finding Material Adverse Effect justifying termination of merger

Law360 | October 14, 2018

In the following coverage, Rochester Corporate partner Lori Green, Complex Commercial Disputes partners Rick McGuirk and Carolyn Nussbaum, and New York City Complex Commercial Disputes partner Chris Mason analyze a key ruling by the Delaware Chancery Court that affirmed the existence of a material adverse event allowing German pharmaceutical company Fresenius to back down from a merger with Akorn, Inc.

Don't miss it: Nixon Peabody pilots Tegna’s $105M TV stations deal

Law360 | August 23, 2018

Washington DC partner and team leader John Partigan is mentioned in this article for leading the deal team in Tegna Inc.’s $105 million acquisition of local television stations in Ohio and Texas. The deal team also included partners Sean Clancy, Brian Kopp, Jean McCreary and Denise Pursley; counsel Todd Shinaman; and associates Pierce Han, Dara Histed, Carolyn Lowry and Dana Stanton.

Deal bolsters Eagle Bancorp Montana’s presence in north Montana

American Banker | August 21, 2018

Nixon Peabody is mentioned in this article for our representation of Eagle Bancorp Montana in their acquisition of northern Montana’s Big Muddy Bancorp.

Constellation stashes more Canopy Growth

The Deal | August 14, 2018

Seven attorneys from the Corporate and Global Finance practices—Lori Green, Sarah Abel, Dan Fabian, Isaac Figueras, Pierce Han, Craig Mills and Lloyd Spencer—are mentioned in this story for advising client Constellation Brands on its cash investment in Canopy Growth Corp.

Smart alliance: How to choose your business partner

The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce | July 31, 2018

New York City Corporate partner Dick Langan wrote this contributed article outlining the factors to consider before partnering with another company on a business venture.

Tips for smooth business sales

Providence Business News | July 19, 2018

Providence Corporate partner Adam Gwaltney wrote this contributed article outlining five areas of focus for a business owner looking to sell in an environment of high valuations.

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Phone: 617-345-6145

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ckeefe@nixonpeabody.com

Phone: 617-345-1350

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