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Choate Represents New Heritage Capital in Strategic Partnership with JA Moody

Choate represented New Heritage Capital in its strategic partnership with and investment in JA Moody, a maritime supplier of fluid control valves, actuators, strainers, parts and services to the United States Navy and Commercial Marine industry.

Becklar, a BV Investment Partners Portfolio Company, Announces Investment from Graham Partners

Choate represented BV Investment Partners and its portfolio company, Becklar, in Becklar's investment from Graham Partners.

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.

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.

Choate Represents New Heritage Capital in Investment in Brilliant

Choate represented New Heritage Capital in its majority investment in Brilliant, a global provider of impactful corporate gifting and branded merchandise solutions.

Choate Ranks Highly in 2024 Legal 500

The 2024 edition of The Legal 500 recognized 40 Choate attorneys in their respective fields and 10 practice areas.

Choate Lawyers and Practice Groups Recognized by Chambers 2024

The 2024 edition of Chambers USA Guide to America’s Leading Lawyers for Business recognized 34 Choate attorneys as leading counsel in their respective fields, with seven receiving Band 1 rankings.

Carnegie, a New Heritage Capital Portfolio Company, Acquired by Shamrock Capital

Choate represented New Heritage Capital and its portfolio company, Carnegie, in the sale of Carnegie to Shamrock Capital, a Los Angeles-based investment firm.

2024 Hart-Scott-Rodino Requirements

Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filing thresholds will be adjusted upward effective March 6, 2024, and for parties involved in a merger or acquisition these adjustments may affect whether a company is required to make a premerger notification filing in any given transaction.