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Choate Lawyers Ranked for “Elite” Market-Leading Work

J.P. Jaillet, Brian Lenihan, Eric Marandett, and T.J. Murphy have been ranked in the inaugural edition of the Legal 500 US City Elite in recognition of their high-quality, market-leading work.

Choate Represents Litmus Software in Acquisition by Validity

Choate represented Litmus Software, a portfolio company of Spectrum Equity and the leading global provider of email optimization and testing solutions, in its acquisition by Validity, a leading provider of marketing success and customer data intelligence solutions.

Choate Represents Rob Hale in $6.1B Acquisition of Boston Celtics

Choate represented Boston-businessman Rob Hale and his affiliate companies, Copley Equity Partners and Fox Rock Capital, in the $6.1B acquisition of the Boston Celtics.

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.

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 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.

Choate Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America® 2025

The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized 44 Choate attorneys in its 2025 edition. Recognition in Best Lawyers® is based entirely on peer review and is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor.

Spectrum Equity Makes Strategic Investment in Varicent

Choate represented Spectrum Equity in its strategic investment in Varicent, the industry leader in sales performance management (SPM) software.

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.