Insights

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.

Revela Foods, a New Heritage Capital Portfolio Company, Acquired by Archer Daniels Midland

Choate represented New Heritage Capital and its portfolio company, Revela Foods, in the sale of Revela to Archer Daniels Midland, a fortune 50 company.

Thirdera, a Sunstone Partners Portfolio Company, Acquired by Cognizant

Choate represented Sunstone Partners and its portfolio company, Thirdera, in the sale of Thirdera to Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH).

Hallmark Health Care Solutions Receives Significant Investment from Summit Partners 

Choate represented Enhanced Healthcare Partners and its portfolio company Hallmark Health Care Solutions in connection with a significant investment by Summit Partners.

FTC Files Antitrust Charges Against a Private Equity Sponsor

The current FTC leadership has been making strong statements against private equity roll-ups across industry sectors, and on September 21, 2023, acted on this rhetoric by suing a large health care provider in Texas, along with its founding private equity sponsor.

FTC Proposal for New HSR Rules Will Dramatically Increase Time and Cost of Premerger Filings

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), with the concurrence of the Department of Justice (DOJ), recently published proposed rules aimed at radically expanding the information that goes into a Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filing. By the FTC’s estimate, the time required to complete an HSR filing will increase, on average, by 107 hours.

Choate Ranks Highly in 2023 Legal 500

The 2023 edition of The Legal 500 recognized 29 Choate attorneys in their respective fields and 12 practice areas, with education and middle-market M&A receiving Tier 1 rankings.

Choate Lawyers and Practice Groups Recognized by Chambers 2023

The 2023 edition of Chambers USA Guide to America’s Leading Lawyers for Business recognized 16 practice areas and 31 Choate attorneys as leading counsel in their fields, with six receiving Band 1 rankings, three receiving nationwide recognition, two global recognitions, and two senior statesmen.