Margaret D. Farrell

Connecting With Our Community: The Partnership Between Hinckley Allen and Rhode Island PBS

Public broadcasting beats as the heart of a community. As Rhode Island’s only public television station, RI PBS has faithfully delivered entertainment, local stories, educational content, and reliable news since 1967. Through the constant evolution of th…

SEC Adopts Amendments to the Internet Adviser Exemption

On March 27, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted a final rule (the “Final Rule”) amending SEC Rule 203A-1(E) (the “Internet Adviser Exemption”) promulgated under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “A…

SEC Adopts Rules to Enhance and Standardize Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors

On March 6, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted, by a 3-2 vote, final rules (the “Final Rules”) to enhance and standardize climate-related disclosures by public entities and public offerings. The Final Rules, which requ…

SEC Adopts Changes to the Definition of “Dealer” and “Government Securities Dealer”

On February 6, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted final rules (the “Final Rules”) that will further define the phrase “as a part of a regular business” as used in the statutory definitions of “dealer” and “govern…

SEC Adopts Final Rules to Enhance Disclosures and Investor Protections Relating to Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) and De-SPAC Transactions

On January 24, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted final rules (the “Final Rules”) to enhance disclosure and investor protection in initial public offerings (“IPOs”) by special purpose acquisition companies (“SPACs”…

SEC Adopts Amendments to Beneficial Ownership Reporting Rules

On October 10, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted amendments to the rules governing beneficial ownership reporting under Sections 13(d) and 13(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).

SEC Adopts New Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules

On July 26, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued final rules (the “Final Rules”) aimed at enhancing and standardizing public company disclosures regarding cybersecurity risk management, strategy, governance, and incident repo…

SEC Amends Reporting Requirements to Form PF; Changing Event Reporting Requirements for Fund Advisers

On May 3, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted amendments to Form PF, which expand the reporting requirements for certain SEC-registered investment advisers to private funds. Form PF was adopted in 2011 through the Dodd-Fran…

SEC Adopts Enhanced Share Repurchase Disclosure Rules; Issuers to Disclose Adoption and Termination of Rule 10b5-1 Plans

On May 3, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted rules to enhance disclosure of share repurchases by public companies (the “Share Repurchase Rule”). Under the Share Repurchase Rule, aggregate daily repurchases by an issuer…

SEC Proposes New Safeguarding Rule for Investment Advisers

On February 15, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued a proposal to enhance investor protections relating to the safeguarding of advisory client assets by amending and redesignating Rule 206(4)-2 (the “custody rule” or the…

SEC Adopts Amendments to Rule 10b5-1 Plans and Expands Disclosure Requirements

On December 14, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted amendments to Rule 10b5-1 (“Rule 10b5-1” or the “Rule”) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as well as new disclosure r…

SEC Adopts New Rule Regarding Executive Compensation Clawbacks

On October 26, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted a new rule and certain amendments to existing rules (collectively, the “New Rules”) aimed at increasing accountability and transparency around the recovery by issuers o…

SEC Proposes Amendments Loosening Restrictions on Shareholder Proposals Under Rule 14a-8

On July 13, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) proposed amendments to Rule 14a-8 (collectively, the “Proposed Amendments”) that would modify three of the thirteen substantive bases for excluding shareholder proposals from cons…

Fifth Circuit’s Jarkesy v. SEC Decision Calls into Question SEC’s Adjudication Powers

In what may prove to be an important development in the field of administrative law, on May 18, 2022, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued an opinion in the case of Jarkesy v. the Securities and Exchange Commission (“S…

SEC Proposes Rules to Require Enhanced ESG Disclosures for Certain Investment Advisers and Investment Companies

On May 25, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) proposed new rules and amendments (collectively, the “Proposed Rules”) that would enhance the disclosure requirements for certain investment advisers and investment companies related t…

SEC Proposes Rules to Enhance Disclosures and Investor Protections Relating to Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs)

On March 30, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) proposed new rules and amendments (collectively, the “Proposed Rules”) aimed at enhancing disclosure and investor protection in initial public offerings (“IPOs”) by special purpo…

SEC Proposes Changes to Broaden the Definitions of Dealer and Government Securities Dealer

On March 28, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued a proposal to broaden the definitions of “dealer” and “government securities dealer” (the “Proposed Rules”) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (…

SEC Proposes New Climate-Related Disclosure Rules

On March 21, 2022, by a 3-1 vote, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued proposed amendments to its rules (the “Proposed Rules”) that would require registrants to provide certain climate-related information in their registration stat…

SEC Proposes New Public Company Disclosure Rules Aimed at Enhancing Cybersecurity

On March 9, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued proposed amendments to its rules aimed at enhancing and standardizing public company disclosures regarding cybersecurity risk management, strategy, governance, and incident reporti…

SEC Proposes New Cybersecurity Risk Management Rules for Investment Advisers and Funds

On February 9, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) voted to propose new rules and rule amendments relating to cybersecurity risk management and disclosures for registered investment advisers (“Advisers”), and registered investment …

SEC Proposes Amendments to Beneficial Ownership Reporting Rules

On February 10, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) proposed amendments to the rules governing beneficial ownership reporting under Sections 13(d) and 13(g)  of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act�…

SEC Proposes New Rules for Private Fund Advisers

On February 9, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued a proposal to enhance disclosure by, and address certain practices of, private fund advisers under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the “Advisers Act”) (the “Propo…

SEC Proposes Amendments to Rule 10b5-1 Plans

On December 15, 2021, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued a proposal to amend Rule 10b5-1 (the “Rule”) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), with the goals of enhancing transparency ar…

SEC Issues Proposal on Share Repurchase Disclosure

On December 15, 2021, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued a proposal to enhance disclosure of share repurchases by public companies (the “Share Repurchase Proposal”). Under the Share Repurchase Proposal, repurchases by an issu…

Unregistered M&A broker can’t enforce client contract

Partner Margaret "Peggy" Farrell offers her take on the latest EdgePoint Capital ruling, around a merger-and-acquisition broker’s failure to register as a broker-dealer rendered voidable a contract it entered to sell a client’s business in exchange for…

SEC Approves Nasdaq Board Diversity Rules

Earlier this month, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued an order approving new listing rules proposed by The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) intended to advance board diversity and increase transparency of diversity-related…

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Board Room: Nasdaq’s Proposed Board Diversity Requirements

Building on the momentum surrounding diversity and inclusion initiatives that have been evident throughout 2020, in December, Nasdaq submitted a proposal (the “Proposal”) to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) that would require most lis…

Nasdaq Proposes Board Diversity Requirements

This publication was updated and featured in USLAW on March 17, 2021. Click here to view the PDF. Earlier this month, Nasdaq submitted a proposal (the “Proposal”) to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) that would require listed companies …

SEC Issues Proposed Amendments Re: Compensatory Offerings (Rule 701 and Form S-8)

On November 24, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued two proposed rules relating to compensatory offerings under Rule 701 and Form S-8. The SEC has based its proposed changes in large part on a concept release on this topic, orig…

SBA Seeks Approval of New PPP Loan Necessity Questionnaire for Borrowers of $2 Million or More

On October 26, 2020, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) sought approval from the Office of Management and Budget to require Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) borrowers who, together with their affiliates, received loans of $2 million or mo…

SEC Revises Exchange Act Rule 15c2-11; Key Changes to Retail Investor Protections and Quotations for Over-the-Counter Securities

On September 16, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted amendments to Rule 15c2-11 (the “Rule”) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), an important component of the over-the-counter (“OTC”) reg…

How M&A Activity Will Affect an Outstanding PPP Loan

On October 2, 2020, the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) promulgated SBA Procedural Notice 5000-20057 Paycheck Protection Program Loans and Changes of Ownership, that sets forth new guidance requiring Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”…

SEC Issues Final Rule Amending Definition of "Accredited Investor”

The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has issued a final rule (the “Rule") revising the definition of “accredited investor” under Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “1933 Act”) [Click for link], which defi…

SBA Creates Exception to Owner-Employee Compensation Rule, Clarifies Eligibility of Certain Nonpayroll Costs for Forgiveness

On August 24, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) released a new Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) interim final rule to create a new exception to the owner-employee compensation rule and to clarify whether certain nonpayroll costs are elig…

SBA Releases New FAQs on PPP Loan Forgiveness – Key Takeaways for Borrowers

On August 4, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) released a new set of Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) FAQs focused exclusively on loan forgiveness. This new set of FAQs follows the updated PPP loan forgiveness applications and instructio…

SEC Adopts New Rules for Proxy Advisory Firms

On July 22, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) amended the Federal proxy voting rules (“Regulation 14A”) to require proxy advisory firms, such as ISS and Glass Lewis, to comply with additional disclosure and procedural requirement…

Congress Extends Deadline to Apply for Paycheck Protection Program Loans

With the deadline for businesses to apply for loans under the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) passing on June 30th, Congress voted on Wednesday, July 1st to extend the deadline for submitting PPP loan applications …

SBA Releases Updated PPP Loan Forgiveness Applications and Instructions, Amends Existing Rules Based on PPPFA – Key Takeaways for Borrowers

This article was updated on June 24, 2020 to reflect changes to the PPP made by the new Interim Final Rule issued by the SBA on June 22, 2020 (the "June 22 Interim Rule"). On June 16, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) released updated loan f…

New Paycheck Protection Program Law Provides Greater Flexibility for Borrowers

Update: On June 5, the President signed the PPPFA into law. Update: On June 3, the PPPFA was passed unanimously by the Senate without amendment. It now goes to President Trump, who has indicated support for the bill’s aims, for signature. On May 28, 2020, …

New SBA Guidance on PPP Loan Forgiveness and Review of Forgiveness Applications

On May 22, seven days after releasing the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loan forgiveness application and instructions, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) released an Interim Final Rule on Loan Forgiveness (the “Forgiveness Rule”) a…

SBA Releases PPP Loan Forgiveness Application – Key Takeaways and Instructions for Borrowers

This publication was featured in New England Real Estate Journal on June 16, 2020. On May 15, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) released the much-awaited Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loan forgiveness application and instructions (“S…

House Democrats Propose Significant Changes to Paycheck Protection Program in New $3 Trillion Stimulus Bill

Update: On Friday, May 15, 2020, the House passed H. R. 6800 (the "HEROES Act" for short) by a vote of 208-199. In a new $3 trillion stimulus bill (H. R. 6800) introduced in the House of Representatives on May 12, House Democrats proposed various measures to …

Paycheck Protection Program: Deadline Extended to 5/14, Updated Guidance on Other Sources of Liquidity

Update: On May 5, 2020, the SBA issued Frequently Asked Question #43 which extended the repayment date for the safe harbor described below to May 14, 2020, and indicated that further SBA Guidance as to how it will review the “necessity of the loan” cer…

SBA Issues New FAQ Clarifying Effect of Employees Who Won’t Return to Work on Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness

One of the most attractive features of the Small Business Administration’s (“SBA”) Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans is a borrower’s eligibility for loan forgiveness if loan proceeds are spent appropriately. However, the amount of the l…

New Paycheck Protection Program Rules for Self-Employed Individuals; SBA Announces No More New PPP or EIDL Applications Due to Exhaustion of Funding

UPDATE – On April 16, 2020, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) announced it is unable to accept new applications for the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (“EIDL”) COVID-19 program (including eme…

SBA Issues Interim Final Rule for Paycheck Protection Program: Key Takeaways for Your Loan Application

On April 2, 2020, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) issued an interim final rule (the “Guidance”) related to the implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) under the CARES Act.  The Guidance can be found at this link.

SBA Issues Affiliate Rules for Paycheck Protection Program

The SBA has issued guidance on the affiliation rules (the (“Guidance”) applicable to the implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”). For purposes of determining the number of employees of an applicant to the PPP (which requires an ap…

SEC Rule 15c2-12 Amendments Require Disclosure of Additional Events

On August 15, 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) finalized and adopted amendments to Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Rule 15c2-12), which proscribes certain notice requirements pertaining to obligations of state and loc…

SEC Expands "Smaller Reporting Company" Definition

On June 28, 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) amended the definition of “smaller reporting company” so that more companies qualify and thereby enjoy reduced disclosure obligations. The change might also affect company status unde…

SEC Releases Proposed Rule to Ease Auditor Independence Standard In Certain Situations

On May 2, 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released a proposed rule (“Proposed Rule”) regarding auditor independence standards that aims to ease compliance burdens currently in place when an auditor maintains loans and/or debtor-credi…

SEC Adopts Final Crowdfunding Rules

On October 30, 2015, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted final crowdfunding rules as required by Title III of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (“JOBS Act”). The proposed crowdfunding rules were released just over two years…

SEC Adopts Final Rules on Pay Ratio Disclosure

On August 5, 2015, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted a final rule to implement the “CEO pay ratio” disclosure mandated by Section 953(b) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. New Item 402(u) of Regulati…

SEC Adopts Final Rules for “Regulation A+”

On March 25, 2015, following the mandate of Title IV of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted final rules that update and expand Regulation A, which provides an exemption from registration …

Forum Selection Bylaws

More than 90% of proposed M&A transactions valued at over $100 million are challenged by stockholders in court. In many cases, such actions are brought by stockholders in more than one jurisdiction, thereby requiring companies and their directors to li…

Business Plan is more than a Roadmap, it's a tool

SEC Adds to and Amends Broker-Dealer Financial Responsibility and Investor Protection Rules

On July 30, 2013, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) made two significant announcements affecting broker-dealers: the adoption of new rules designed to increase protections for investors whose money and securities are held by SEC-registered…

SEC Lifts Ban on General Solicitation in Certain Private Securities Transactions, Disqualifies “Bad Actors” from Rule 506 Offerings

On July 10, 2013, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted amendments to Rule 506 of Regulation D and Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) that eliminate the long-standing prohibition on ge…

SEC and CFTC Adopt Identity Theft Red Flag Rules

On April 10, 2013, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the "CFTC" and together with the SEC, the "Commissions") jointly adopted rules and guidelines that require certain entities subject to th…

SEC Approves NASDAQ and NYSE Listing Standards on Compensation Committees and Advisers

The Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") has approved amendments to the NASDAQ Stock Market ("NASDAQ") and New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") listing standards regarding the independence of compensation committees and the selection of their advisers. T…

SEC Proposes Rule Eliminating Ban on General Solicitation in Rule 506 and Rule 144A Offerings

On August 29, 2012, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") proposed amendments to Rule 506 of Regulation D and Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act") mandated by Section 201(a) of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (…

New Requirements for Advisers to Private Funds

On July 21, 2010, President Obama signed the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the "Dodd-Frank Act"). Title IV of the Dodd-Frank Act codifies the Private Fund Investment Advisers Registration Act of 2010 ("Title IV"), which signifi…

The Consumate Advocate and Consistent Friend

Hinckley Allen Partner Margaret Farrell is featured in the Providence Business News for her career achievements. Read the provided PDF to read more about Peggy's mark on Rhode Island's business scene.

U.S. Department of the Treasury Issues Statements on Executive Compensation

In a speech on June 10, 2009, Secretary of the U. S. Department of the Treasury Timothy Geithner announced a set of principles designed to guide the future of executive compensation. The announcement was framed as a set of “standards that reward innovatio…

Hinckley Allen Recognized for Excellence: 75% Attorneys Honored in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026

Hinckley Allen is proud to announce that 127 of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, representing 75% of the firm’s legal team.

Hinckley Allen Lawyers and Practices Recognized in Chambers USA 2025

Hinckley Allen proudly announces that Chambers and Partners has recognized 34 attorneys and seven practice areas across our office locations in the Chambers USA 2025 Guide. In this year’s edition, five attorneys earned new or improved rankings, …

Hinckley Allen Attorneys Shine in 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers®

Hinckley Allen is pleased to announce that over 100 attorneys are recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in America®, including 14 “Lawyers of the Year” and 41 “Ones to Watch. ” This recognition, marking the largest group of attorneys honor…

Thirty Hinckley Allen Lawyers Honored in Chambers USA 2024 for Excellence in Legal Services

Hinckley Allen is pleased to announce that 30 of our attorneys and 6 of our practices across four states have been ranked in Chambers & Partners USA Legal Guide in its annual listing of leading lawyers for business. Published annually, the guide recogni…

Hinckley Allen Attorneys Named in Best Lawyers in America® 2024

A multitude of Hinckley Allen attorneys are recognized in their respective practice areas in Best Lawyers® 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. In addition, 11 Hinckley Allen attorneys were named in the “Lawyers of the Year” category, as wel…

67 Hinckley Allen Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America® 2023

Hinckley Allen is pleased to announce that 67 attorneys are recognized in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, including 5 “Lawyers of the Year. ” Best Lawyers® has also recognized 24 Hinckley Allen attorneys in their “Ones to Watch” …

Chambers USA 2022 Ranks Hinckley Allen Attorneys and Practices

Hinckley Allen is proud to announce that the 2022 edition of Chambers USA has recognized several of the firm’s practice areas and attorneys for their outstanding work. Chambers USA rankings are based on extensive in-depth interviews with attorneys and cli…

58 Hinckley Allen Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® in America 2022

Hinckley Allen is pleased to announce that 58 attorneys are recognized in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, including 8 “Lawyers of the Year. ” Best Lawyers® has also recognized 15 Hinckley Allen attorneys in their inaugural "Ones to W…

Chambers USA 2021 Ranks Hinckley Allen Attorneys and Practices

Hinckley Allen is proud to announce that the 2021 edition of Chambers USA has recognized several of the firm’s practice areas and attorneys for their outstanding work. Chambers USA rankings are based on extensive in-depth interviews with attorneys and cli…

59 Hinckley Allen Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America 2021

Hinckley Allen is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers® has recognized 59 attorneys in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, including 12 “Lawyers of the Year. ” Best Lawyers® has also recognized 10 Hinckley Allen attorneys in their inau…

56 Hinckley Allen Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America 2020

Only one lawyer in each specialty in each region is honored as a “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers®. Since its first publication in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers compi…

Chambers USA 2019 Ranks Hinckley Allen Attorneys and Practices

Hinckley Allen is proud to announce that the 2019 edition of Chambers USA has recognized several of the firm’s practice areas and attorneys for their outstanding work. Chambers USA rankings are based on extensive in-depth interviews with attorneys and cli…

51 Hinckley Allen Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America 2019

Hinckley Allen is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers® has recognized 51 attorneys in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, including seven “Lawyers of the Year. ” Only one lawyer in each specialty in each r…

Chambers USA 2018 Ranks Hinckley Allen Attorneys and Practices

Hinckley Allen is proud to announce that the 2018 edition of Chambers USA has recognized several of the firm’s practice areas and attorneys for their outstanding work. Chambers USA rankings are based on extensive in-depth interviews with attorneys and cli…

52 Hinckley Allen Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers of America

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Chambers USA 2017 Ranks Hinckley Allen Attorneys and Practices

The Chambers USA 2017 edition, has named 18 Hinckley Allen attorneys as leaders in their fields. The Hinckley Allen attorneys featured in the Chambers USA 2017 guide include: William W. Bouton III; Christine K. Bush; Stephen J. Carlotti; Christopher H. M. Ca…

Chambers USA 2016 Ranks Hinckley Allen Attorneys and Practices

The Hinckley Allen attorneys featured in the Chambers USA 2016 guide include: E. Jerome Batty; William W. Bouton III; Christine K. Bush; Stephen J. Carlotti; Michael J. Connolly; Scott E. Cooper; Margaret D. Farrell; Robert G.

Hinckley Allen Partner Margaret D. Farrell Named “Lawyer of the Year” in Mergers and Acquisitions Law by Best Lawyers

Margaret D. “Peggy” Farrell, a partner at Hinckley Allen, was named the Best Lawyers® 2016 Mergers and Acquisitions Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Providence, RI. Peggy chairs the firm's Securities Law Group and focuses her practice in the area of …

Chambers USA 2015 Ranks Hinckley Allen Attorneys and Practices

Publication Recognizes 20% of the Firm’s PartnershipThe Chambers USA 2015 edition, released on May 19, has named 21 Hinckley Allen attorneys as leaders in their fields The Hinckley Allen attorneys featured in the Chambers USA 2015 guide include:…

Hinckley Allen Partner Margaret D. Farrell Named Best Lawyers’ Securities/Capital Markets Law “Lawyer of the Year"

Peggy chairs the firm's Securities Law Group and focuses her practice in the area of corporate and securities law, with extensive experience in business and capital formation, mergers and acquisitions (both domestic and cross border), corporate restruc…

Best Lawyers® Recognizes 44 Hinckley, Allen & Snyder Partners

September 13, 2012 - Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP is proud to announce that 44 of its attorneys have been recognized by their peers as being among the nation’s best lawyers in the 2013 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Best Lawyer…

Hinckley, Allen & Snyder Receives Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2012

PROVIDENCE, RI - Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP is pleased to announce Chambers Guides, an international publisher of guides to the world’s leading lawyers, has recognized seventeen partners of the Firm as leaders in their fields, including top rankin…

Best Lawyers Recognizes 41 Hinckley, Allen & Snyder Attorneys

Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP is proud to announce that 41 of its attorneys have been recognized by their peers as being among the nation’s best lawyers in the 2012 edition of The Best Lawyers in America ® 2012. Best Lawyers is based on a peer-review…

Hinckley, Allen & Snyder Receives Top Ranking in Chambers USA 2011

PROVIDENCE, RI - Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP is pleased to announce Chambers Guides, an international publisher of guides to the world’s leading lawyers, has recognized nineteen partners of the Firm as leaders in their fields, including top rankings…

Hinckley Allen Receives Wide Recognition in Newest Chambers USA Rankings

Hinckley Allen is pleased to announce that 25 of its lawyers and 6 of its practices across three states were ranked by Chambers and Partners in its annual survey, Chambers USA:  America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2023. Chambers rankings are thoroughl…

Hinckley Allen Guides Major Urban Mixed-Use Redevelopment: Arsenal Yards

Hinckley Allen provided strategic counsel to Boylston Properties and The Wilder Companies, who recently secured the equity funding and construction loan necessary to begin construction of New England’s premier urban mixed-use redevelopment project. Arsen…

Hinckley Allen Counsels Charles Widger on $25 Million Gift to Villanova University School of Law

Hinckley Allen is proud to have advised Charles Widger, founder and executive chairman of Brinker Capital, in connection with his $25 million leadership gift to his alma mater, Villanova University’s School of Law. This investment will enhance academic in…

What to Know About the SEC's Executive Compensation Disclosure Rulemaking under Dodd-Frank

Margaret D. Farrell joined The Knowledge Group's webcast "Update on the SEC's Executive Compensation Disclosure Rulemaking under Dodd-Frank: What Do You Need to Know Now? "

Handling the Sale of a Business: Structuring and Drafting the Acquisition Agreement

Margaret D. Farrell spoke at the National Business Institute to discuss "Handling the Sale of a Business: Structuring and Drafting the Acquisition Agreement. "

Bryant University - Women's Summit 2012

The Firm is once again a sponsor of the upcoming Bryant University Women's Summit being held on Thursday, March 15th. Peggy Farrell has been invited back to speak during one of the programs. Those on her panel will discuss Entrepreneurship and Women. This e…

Forming and Converting to LLCs

Margaret D. Farrell spoke at the National Business Institute's Forming and Converting to LLCs Conference to discuss "LLCs v. Incorporation: Choosing the Right Business Structure" and "Forming an LLC: Procedure, Requirements, and Practical Tips. "

Executive Compensation Votes and Golden Parachute Disclosure: Lessons Learned

Peggy Farrell will be speaking at a brown bag lunch hosted by the Boston Bar Association. She will be discussing executive compensation votes and golden parachute disclosure. For more information and to register, please go to www. bostonbar. org. This event w…

Lessons Learned: Executive Compensation Votes and Golden Parachute Disclosure

Margaret D. Farrell spoke to the Boston Bar Association's Securities Law Committee regarding "Executive Compensation Votes and Golden Parachute Disclosure - Lessons Learned. "

The November NACD New England Breakfast Event

Peggy Farrell will speak on the Board's role when faced with Shareholder Activism. This event will be held at the Newton Marriott Hotel.

Drafting and Negotiating the Purchase Agreement

Margaret D. Farrell joined the National Business Institute's Mergers & Acquisitions from Start-to-Finish Conference to discuss "Drafting and Negotiating the Purchase Agreement. "