Insights

Choate Represents NexPhase in Acquisition of Empower Community Care

Choate represented NexPhase Capital in the acquisition of Empower Community Care from Northlane Capital Partners.

Choate Represents NexPhase Capital in Sale of Zing Zang to Mizkan America

Choate represented NexPhase Capital in the sale of its portfolio company Zing Zang to Mizkan America. Zing Zang is the leading cocktail mix brand in the U.S., with products sold nationwide through a distribution network that reaches more than 300,000 points of sale across both retail and foodservice channels.

Choate Ranks Highly in 2025 Legal 500

The 2025 edition of The Legal 500 recognized 43 Choate attorneys in their respective fields and 12 practice areas, with 2 practices receiving "Leading Law Firm" designation.

2025 Hart-Scott-Rodino Requirements

Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filing thresholds will be adjusted upward effective February 21, 2025, 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.

Choate Represents Empyrean Solutions in Significant Investment from Hg

Choate represented Empyrean Solutions, a leading provider of risk and performance management software for financial institutions, in a significant strategic investment from Hg, a leading investor in European and North American software businesses.

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 Welcomes Three Private Equity Partners

Choate Hall & Stewart announced today that Chris Henry, Andy Erdmann, and Sabrina Cua joined the Firm as partners in its Private Equity Group.

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.