Overview
Our Mergers & Acquisitions practice is comprised of seasoned corporate attorneys who understand what it takes to smoothly guide a deal from early stages to closing. An M&A transaction can have a transformational impact on a business and its owners, and it is vital to have skilled and trusted legal counsel throughout each stage of the process to ensure its success. If you are considering buying, selling, or partnering with another company, we can help you achieve your unique objectives and make your deal happen.
Efficient masters of a successful transaction.
Our distinctive approach sets us apart in navigating complex transactions. We bring innovative solutions, think proactively and creatively to overcome potential hurdles, and prioritize a practical stance to avoid unnecessary legal complexities.
As a multi-service firm, we offer coordinated legal advice in related areas of the law, including tax, intellectual property, securities, real estate, antitrust, labor and ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act), environmental, bankruptcy, litigation, health care, and financial services, among others.
150+
Deals Closed in 2023
$3.5+ Billion
Total Deal Value
Services
Our attorneys provide expert representation in all areas of mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, consolidations, combinations, and recapitalizations. Transaction types include:
- Purchase and sale of public and private corporations
- Asset acquisitions and divestitures
- Divisional and product-line acquisitions and divestitures
- Management buyouts
- Employee Stock Ownership Plans
- Leveraged acquisitions
- Acquisition financings
- Joint ventures
- Licensing arrangements
We represent a wide array of clients in Mergers & Acquisitions, including public companies, closely held companies, founder and/or family owned companies and private equity portfolio companies, across a range of industries, with regional, national and international footprints:
Experience
- Represented a battery and electronics distributor in their sale to a newly formed U.S. subsidiary of a Jamaican-based public company, Tropical Battery USA.
- Represented Excelitas Technologies Corp. in its acquisition of Phoseon Technology, a designer and manufacturer of LED-based industrial curing and scientific illumination solutions.
- Represented Infinex Financial Holdings, a broker-dealer focused on serving the investment management needs of financial institutions with about $30 billion in client assets, in its sale to Advisor Group Holdings, Inc. (now Osaic).
- Represented DSM in their strategic partnership with Elanco Animal Health Incorporated.
- Represented equity capital investor, East Bay Merchant Partners and affiliates, in their joint venture with Sands Building Group to develop a 354-unit cottage-style rental community in Hardeeville, South Carolina
- Represented The Prospect-Woodward home in their sale of a nonprofit continuing care retirement community, which required a probate court approval and change of control approval from the NH Attorney General and NH Insurance Commissioner.
- Represented the seller of a Double-A minor league baseball franchise to a private equity-backed buyer.
- Represented Meadowbrook Associates Limited in their purchase of 8 Valvoline locations in NJ and PA
- Represented the sole shareholder of Cambridge Specialty Co., Inc., a manufacturer of aerospace defense parts located in Berlin, Connecticut, in its sale of the business to MSI.
Case Studies
Hinckley Allen Represents International Tennis Hall of Fame in the Sale of its Association of Tennis Professionals Tournament
Hinckley Allen represented the International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) in the successful negotiation of the sale of its Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) tournament, currently known as the Infosys Hall of Fame Open. The sale coincides with a broad…
Hinckley Allen Represents NRG in "League of Legends" Acquisition
Hinckley Allen represented its long-term client, NRG, a professional gaming and entertainment company headquarters in Los Angeles, California, in its acquisition of the "League of Legends" esports team and related assets from Madison Square Garden Sports C…
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Corporate & Business Transactions Report — 2023
February 2, 2024We represent buyers, sellers, and investors — including middle-market and family-owned companies — on their most important business transactions. Our professionals bring a critical combination of experience, practicality, and a deep understanding of ma…
Video: Sealing the Deal: The Blueprint for a Successful Due Diligence Process
October 3, 2023A thorough due diligence process is fundamental to a successful merger and acquisition transaction. A robust due diligence process looks at many topics including the company's financials, operations, sourcing strategies, corporate and organization matters,…
Jeremy P. Siegel Joins Hinckley Allen's Corporate & Business Transactions Practice Group
February 13, 2024Hinckley Allen is pleased to welcome Jeremy P. Siegel to the firm as an associate in the Corporate & Business Transactions Practice Group. Jeremy’s wealth of experience includes supporting startups and emerging growth companies with venture capital f…
Hinckley Allen Named a Best Law Firm by Best Lawyers Since 2010
November 2, 2023Best Lawyers has recognized Hinckley Allen as a Best Law Firm for the 14th year in a row. Firms included in the 2024 Best Law Firms list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tie…