Insights

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.

Choate Lawyers and Practice Groups Recognized by Chambers USA 2025

The 2025 edition of Chambers USA Guide to America’s Leading Lawyers for Business recognized 34 Choate attorneys as leading counsel in their respective fields, with eight receiving Band 1 rankings.

Summit Partners Makes $55M Growth Investment in Instrumentl

Choate represented Summit Partners in its $55M growth investment in Instrumentl, a leading intelligent full-lifecycle grant solution for nonprofits and universities.

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 Summit Partners in $70M Growth Capital Investment in Fundraise Up

Choate represented Summit Partners, a leading growth-focused investment firm, in its $70M minority growth investment in Fundraise Up, with participation from existing investor Telescope Partners.

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 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.