pdfWe mourn the passing of our long-time partner and friend, Bill Bouton. Bill was a nationally-renowned banking lawyer, a leader of the Connecticut bar, a brilliant strategist, a mentor to many, a tenacious advocate, and a wise and trusted counselor.
Bill graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University and the University of Connecticut School of Law. He practiced law with Tyler Cooper & Alcorn and its predecessor firm, Alcorn, Bakewell & Smith, from 1980 to 2008, and with Hinckley Allen from 2008 to 2019. His practice ranged from leading clients through extraordinarily large and complex corporate transactions to counseling family businesses on matters large and small.
Bill was a talented and passionate athlete who excelled in a number of sports, most notably soccer, which he played at Ohio Wesleyan. He was a proud, loving and devoted father and grandfather, and a generous and caring friend. We were blessed to have known him and we are proud to have had him as a partner.
News & Insight
The New Connecticut LLC Act
June 21, 2017The new Connecticut Uniform Limited Liability Company Act (the “New CT LLC Act”) will be taking effect July 1, 2017. The New CT LLC Act is based on the Uniform Limited Liability Company Act adopted by the Uniform Laws Commission and replaces the Connec…
SEC Adopts Final Crowdfunding Rules
November 19, 2015On 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
September 22, 2015On 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…
Diversity Rules for Financial Institutions— The Final Standards and the Implications for Businesses
July 9, 2015Section 342 of the Dodd-Frank Act mandated the creation of an Office of Minority and Women Inclusion (OMWI) in each agency covered by Dodd Frank, including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the Federal Reserve Board, the Federal Deposit I…
SEC Adopts Final Rules for “Regulation A+”
April 9, 2015On 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 …
Slow M&A market doesn't quell financial firm's deals
February 3, 2014High-Flying CT Firms' Stocks Due For a Split?
September 30, 2013SEC Issues Guidance On Social Media Disclosure
June 13, 2013In July 2012, Netflix's President, Reed Hastings, announced on his personal Facebook page that Netflix had streamed 1 billion hours of content in June. Netflix is a public company, and the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") subsequently commenced …
Peyton Patterson Is At It Again
October 1, 2012After building NewAlliance Bancshares into one of the largest depository institutions in New England and arranging for its sale a year and a half ago to First Niagara Financial Group, the 56-year-old Patterson walked away and started thinking about what to…
First Niagara - NewAlliance Deal
August 20, 2010It's an important deal for sure. But calling it a game-changer for bank M&A might be premature. First Niagara Financial Group Inc.'s agreement to pay $1.5 billion for NewAlliance Bancshares Inc. is the largest regular bank acquisition in two years. It…
38 Hinckley Allen Attorneys Recognized as 2018 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
October 18, 2018The Super Lawyers has selected 38 Hinckley Allen attorneys as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor.Super Lawyers, a Thomson…
51 Hinckley Allen Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America 2019
August 15, 2018Hinckley 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 region is honored as a “La…
Hinckley Allen Represents First Connecticut Bancorp, Inc. in $544 Million Transaction
June 20, 2018Hinckley Allen is representing First Connecticut Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBNK), the holding company for Farmington Bank, in connection with First Connecticut Bancorp’s acquisition by People’s United Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: PBCT), the holding company fo…
Hinckley Allen Attorneys Recognized as 2017 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
October 18, 2017The Super Lawyers has selected 39 Hinckley Allen attorneys as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor.Super Lawyers, a Thomson…
52 Hinckley Allen Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers of America
August 18, 2017Noble F.Jomarie T.Robert J.James J.Leon C.John J.William W.Christine K.
Chambers USA 2017 Ranks Hinckley Allen Attorneys and Practices
May 26, 2017The 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
June 10, 2016The 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 William W. Bouton III Named “Lawyer of the Year” in Corporate Law by Best Lawyers
August 17, 2015William W. Bouton III, a partner at Hinckley Allen, was named the Best Lawyers® 2016 Corporate Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Hartford, CT. As chair of the Firm's Corporate and Business Law Group, Bill’s practice is focused on corporate and busine…
Chambers USA 2015 Ranks Hinckley Allen Attorneys and Practices
May 19, 2015Publication 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: E. Jerom…
Best Lawyers® Recognizes 44 Hinckley, Allen & Snyder Partners
September 13, 2012September 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 Lawyers® is based …
Best Lawyers Recognizes 41 Hinckley, Allen & Snyder Attorneys
September 22, 2011Hinckley, 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 Attorneys Named Greater Hartford’s Top Attorneys
June 2, 2011Banking – William W.Bankruptcy and Creditor’s Rights – William S. Fish, Jr.Corporate – Thomas S. Marrion & Robert J.Commercial – Timothy P.Litigation – William H.Hartford Magazine asks Lexis Nexis Martindale-Hubbell, a highly respected glob…
Hinckley Allen Represented First Connecticut Bancorp, Inc. in $544 Million Transaction
Hinckley Allen represented First Connecticut Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBNK), the holding company for Farmington Bank, in connection with First Connecticut Bancorp’s acquisition by People's United Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: PBCT), the holding company for Peop…
Hinckley Allen Represents Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. in its Acquisition of Quinnipiac Bank & Trust Co.
Hinckley Allen represented Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWFG), a Connecticut bank holding company of Bankwell Bank, in its acquisition of Quinnipiac Bank & Trust Company. The acquisition will add approximately $100 million in assets to Bankw…
Hinckley Allen Represents Cynosure, Inc. in $287M Transaction
Hinckley Allen recently represented Cynosure, Inc. (NASDAQ: CYNO) in its acquisition of Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. (formerly NASDAQ: PMTI), a leading researcher and developer of innovative aesthetic light-based systems for hair removal and other co…
Hinckley Allen Represents The Wilton Bank in $5M Acquisition
Hinckley Allen recently represented The Wilton Bank, Connecticut in a recent merger with Bankwell Bank, owned by parent company, Bankwell Financial Group, Inc., a bank holding company headquartered in New Canaan, Connecticut.The acquisition will add to…
Hinckley Allen Represents Rockville Financial Inc. in $369 Million Transaction with United Financial Bancorp, Inc.
Hinckley Allen represented Rockville Financial Inc., and its subsidiary Rockville Bank in its historic merger of equals with United Financial Bancorp, Inc. and its subsidiary United Bank. Although the legal acquirer, Rockville adopted the United name. The …
Hinckley Allen Represents Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. in its IPO
Hinckley Allen represented Bankwell Financial Group, Inc., a bank holding company that, through its subsidiary Bankwell Bank, serves the banking needs of residents and businesses throughout Fairfield County, Connecticut, in its $48.6 million initial public…
Representation of a regional charter school management organization
Hinckley Allen has provided general representation to a charter school management organization which operates 17 public charter schools in the states of Connecticut and New York. The firm assisted with expansion plans, purchase of schools and negotiation o…
Events
M&A vs. Organic Growth: Challenges and Opportunities Affecting Community Banks in New England in 2016
February 10, 2016Financial Managers Society Meeting offered through the Connecticut Bankers Association.The competitive landscape for community banks is intensifying. Success in 2016 must include defensive tactics to ward off potential legal exposure and reputational …
2013 Securities Law Conference
November 19, 2013Please join Hinckley Allen's Securities Law Group for its annual "Securities Law Conference."CLE credit will be made available.If interested in attending, please email events@hinckleyallen.com.
Wolf & Company presents: 2013 CEO & Board University
October 3, 2013University of Connecticut School of Business - Business and Society Leadership Panel
January 4, 2013Connecticut Department of Banking Staff Development Day
December 18, 20128:30-9:00 a.m.Commissioner Howard F.9:00-10:00 a.m.10:00-10:45 a.m.Fred V.10:45-11:00 a.m.11:00-12:00 p.m.Moderator: William W.
Wolf & Company presents: 2012 CEO & Board University
June 20, 2012Audit Committee Update, Martin M.Avoiding Common Pitfalls for Creditors in Bankruptcy, Lawrence R. Plavnick, Esq.Board 101, William W.Emerging Trends & How Management Can Mitigate IT Risk, Matthew J.Governance Issues for Non-Profit Boards, Lisa M.Risk …
Wolf & Company presents: 2012 CEO & Board University
May 23, 2012Audit Committee Update, Martin M.Avoiding Common Pitfalls for Creditors in Bankruptcy, Lawrence R. Plavnick, Esq.Board 101, William W.Emerging Trends & How Management Can Mitigate IT Risk, Matthew J.Governance Issues for Non-Profit Boards, Lisa M.Risk …
The University of Albany - SUNY, Graduate Class on Financial Statement Fraud and Corporate Governance
April 23, 20122011 Spring CEO/Senior Management Conference
May 5, 2011Community Banking in the Dodd-Frank Era and the future of Housing Finance; the impact of energy costs on the northern New England economy; Financing Energy Efficiency; stress testing community banks and growing local food…and loans are topics we’ll cov…
Spring CEO/Senior Management Conference
May 5, 2011The New Hampshire and Vermont Bankers Association is hosting the Spring CEO/Senior Management Conference from May 5th through May 6th. William Bouton will be speaking on Friday, May 5th on "Growing Local Food...and Loans."
FinPro's 2011 Community Bank Merger & Acquisition Conference
May 3, 2011"Legal Pitfalls of M&A Transactions" William Bouton is a speaker.
Securities Forum 2010
October 19, 2010Now in its 22nd year, Securities Forum has kept broker-dealers, investment advisers, financial planners, securities attorneys, bankers, insurance agents, accountants and other financial professionals up-to-date on regulatory developments.This year’s prog…