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We 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…
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A 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…
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President of dsm-firmenich NA (“DSM”), Hugh Welsh met Hinckley Allen Partner Patrick A. Rogers on opposite sides of an M&A deal more than a decade ago. They quickly found common ground. “I…
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Selling a business can be a complex and challenging process, requiring careful planning and preparation to maximize value and ensure a smooth and successful transaction. As mergers and acquisitions (M&A) lawyers, we…
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Working capital is essential to the operations of every business, making it a critically important component in many M&A transactions. From the buyer’s perspective, the purchase price it offers typically assumes that…
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Mergers and acquisitions are transformational transactions for business owners. Whether a company is looking to expand by acquiring a competing or complementary business or a business owner is looking to sell and…
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Partner, Stephanie J. Baton, explains how earnouts are being used in mergers and acquisitions successfully today. Having experienced counsel represent you during an earnout will help you identify any future pitfalls and…
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Overview On January 8, 2021, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) issued two Interim Final Rules containing guidance related to the Economic Aid Act signed into law at the end of last year,…
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This alert was updated on December 28, 2020. Late on December 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law a new coronavirus relief bill, which included changes to existing Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”)…
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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…
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New SBA Rule Affecting PPP Borrowers Engaging in M&A Activity On October 2, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) promulgated SBA Procedural Notice 5000-20057 Paycheck Protection Program Loans and Changes of …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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Updated as of May 22, 2020 On Wednesday, May 13, 2020, the SBA released an Interim Final Rule regarding increased loan amounts for partnerships and seasonal employers. This rule allows lenders to…
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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…
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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…
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Extension of Safe Harbor Deadline On May 13, 2020, the SBA issued additional guidance extending the safe harbor period for PPP borrowers’ to make a determination of their “necessity of the loan”…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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This article was originally published on April 3, 2020 and has been updated based on the April 8, 2020 updates to the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program Loans Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”), found …
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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…
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Overview This afternoon the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), a nearly $2 trillion stimulus package to help address the economic impact of the recent COVID-19 pandemic was signed…
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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.
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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.”…
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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…
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Stephanie is a practical, business-minded attorney whose unique background enables her to better understand her clients and the impact legal issues have on their businesses. Based in our Providence office, Stephanie’s practice…
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Hinckley Allen is pleased to welcome Stephanie J. Baton as a Partner in our Corporate & Business practice. Stephanie joins our Providence office from Nortek, Inc.’s Security & Control Group, where she…
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