Stefano A. Sharma

Counsel

Stefano Sharma works with clients to assess and navigate transaction-related antitrust risk. He represents a wide array of clients across industries to analyze whether their transactions require Hart-Scott-Rodino filings, and to prepare and submit HSR filings where they are required. Stefano has advocated on behalf of clients before the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice in connection with transactions and investigations. He also counsels on transaction-related antitrust issues such as diligence, pre-closing conduct, information sharing, non-compete agreements, interlocking directorates, and competitor collaboration.

Stefano additionally assists Choate’s Private Equity and M&A clients with CFIUS analysis and with the Corporate Transparency Act.

Stefano began his career as a litigator and represented clients of Choate’s Litigation Department on disputes involving antitrust laws, breach of contract, trade secret misappropriation, employment laws, and the False Claims Act.

Representative Engagements

  • Represented a leading biotechnology company in obtaining merger clearance for strategic collaboration.
  • Represented a leading home services company in obtaining merger clearance for its acquisition.
  • Represented multiple  private equity funds in their acquisitions or divestitures of portfolio companies in transactions requiring HSR filings.
  • Represented former executive in relation to a criminal antitrust case led by the Department of Justice.
  • Represented leading private institutions of higher education in Department of Justice antitrust investigations.
  • Represented multinational biotechnology company in civil antitrust and trade secret misappropriation lawsuit.

Professional and Community Involvement

  • Member of the Choate’s pro bono program, partnering with the EdLaw Project to directly advocate for the educational needs of low-income children in the Boston area
  • Member of the Boston Bar Association

Education & Credentials

Harvard Law School
JD, 2017
Harvard Negotiation Law Review
University of Florida
BA, 2013

Admissions

Massachusetts

U.S. District Court, Massachusetts

Stefano's Insights

Publications 10.16.2024

Final Form of New HSR Rules Will Substantially Increase Time and Cost of Premerger Filings

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has published the final Rules that will govern Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filings starting early next year. The new HSR Rules will go into effect ninety days after they are published in the Federal Register.

Announcements 10.01.2024

Choate Represents Summit Partners and eClinical Solutions in Growth Investment by GI Partners

Choate represented Summit Partners and its portfolio company, eClinical Solutions, in a majority investment by GI Partners into eClinical.

Announcements 09.09.2024

Choate Represents Venminder in Acquisition by Ncontracts

Choate represented Venminder, a unified platform for managing third-party risk, in its acquisition by Ncontracts, a leading provider of integrated compliance, risk, and vendor management solutions to the financial services industry.

Announcements 04.10.2024

BV Investment Partners Announces Investment in Balance Partners

Choate represented BV Investment Partners in its investment in Balance Partners, a specialty insurance managing general agency.

Announcements 03.04.2024

PPA Tour Completes Merger with Major League Pickleball

Choate represented PPA Tour and its owner, Dundon Capital Partners, in PPA Tour’s merger with Major League Pickleball.

Announcements 03.01.2024

Guidepost Growth Equity Leads Sale of ActiveViam

Choate represented Quartet Financial Services (a.k.a. ActiveViam) and its private equity sponsor Guidepost Growth Equity, in the sale of ActiveViam, a data analytics company that offers a range of analytics and services for financial institutions.

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