Christine E. Bromberg

Partner

  • Overview

    Biography

    Christine Bromberg is a member of the firm's Tax Group, where she represents clients in connection with a broad range of federal income tax matters.

    Tax

    Christine provides clients with practical advice and strategy regarding U.S. federal income taxes. Her practice has a particular emphasis on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, workouts (in and out of bankruptcy), recapitalizations, divestitures, and spin-offs, as well as all forms of capital-raising activities. Her clients include domestic and foreign corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies, ranging in size from start-up businesses to multinational public corporations. She works with clients across a broad range of industries, including manufacturing, technology, biotechnology, energy, retail, food and beverage, wholesale and distributors, aerospace, health care, and real estate and development. 

    Christine has significant experience structuring and negotiating complex joint ventures and other pooled investment vehicles on behalf of investors, investment funds, and real estate developers. She has advised on the tax aspects of syndicated loan transactions, derivative investments, and other financings on behalf of both lenders and borrowers. She also represents clients before taxing agencies in audits and administrative litigation at the federal, state, and local tax levels.

    Christine has extensive experience guiding clients through their tax-related issues. She assisted a Singapore-based software developer with U.S. federal income tax matters involving U.S.-based internet and distribution activities, and she represented a multinational manufacturer and distributor of perfumes and beauty products in connection with its U.S. federal income tax planning. She represented The Nielsen Company LLC, a global information and measurement company, with several investment, merger and acquisition, and tax restructuring matters.

    Exempt Organizations

    Christine is co-chair of the firm's Exempt Organizations Group. She has experience with the federal and state tax laws that apply to tax-exempt organizations. Christine has counseled a variety of exempt organizations, both private foundations and public charities, with respect to structure and formation, charitable gift planning, transactional matters, and unrelated business taxable income strategy and planning. She has represented exempt organization clients in connection with audits before the Internal Revenue Service and the tax aspects of joint ventures with for-profit entities.

    Prior to joining Robinson+Cole, Christine was associated with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Shearman & Sterling LLP in New York City. She is a certified public accountant and an adjunct professor at the University of Connecticut School of Law, where she teaches a course on corporate taxation.

    Christine was selected as a Rising Star to the Connecticut Super Lawyers list from 2008 to 2012.

  • Experience
    • Experience

      Experience

        Mergers and Acquisitions

      • Represented a large privately held electrical supply distribution business in its sale to a private equity-sponsored buyer. The representation involved resolution of complicated 280G considerations and "applicable high-yield debt obligation" concerns with respect to debt financing.

      • Represented a NYSE- and NASDAQ-listed company providing integrated financial information and analytical applications to the global investment community concerning its acquisition of a market research firm focused on advisor-sold investment and insurance products. Robinson & Cole advised the client on the tax risks and benefits of various transaction structures, designed and analyzed the tax and general corporate aspects of the pre-sale restructuring, and assisted in negotiating corresponding provisions in the purchase agreement relating to indemnities and purchase price adjustments. Robinson & Cole’s benefits group provided analysis on various 409A and 280G issues and developed various corrective actions, and advised on the design of the incentives and agreements for key employees.

      • Represented an investment advisor’s cross-border sale of its broker dealer business to a French bank, which was structured as a tax-free stock-for-stock exchange under section 368(a)(1)(B).*

      • Represented Farrell Corp., a manufacturer of processing equipment for primarily the rubber and plastics industries, in its sale to a German buyer.

      • Representation of Symphony Marketing Solutions, Inc., a company providing analytics and data management services in the retail, pharmaceutical, and consumer packaged goods industries, concerning acquisition by Genpact International, Inc., a business processes management company.

      • Represented a leading industrial packaged gas company in the sale of its business through a bid auction process. Our representation involved drafting the shareholder proxy materials (including tax disclosure). The transaction was structured as a taxable reverse triangular merger.

      • Representation of VCS Group, an affiliate of Camuto Group, a women's designer and shoe retailer, in multiple joint venture and acquisition transactions.

      • Representation of The Nielsen Company (U.S.) LLC, a global information and measurement company with leading market positions in marketing and consumer information, media measurement, online intelligence, mobile measurement, and trade shows, in more than 10 investment, merger and acquisition, and tax restructuring matters.

      • Private Equity

      • Represented a real estate fund in connection with its formation, private offering, and acquisition of real estate properties, which included preparation of offering memorandum (including tax disclosure) and operating agreements for the limited liability companies involving complicated capital structure and distribution provisions.

      • Representation of Alta Communications, a Boston-based private equity fund, in acquisition of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based advanced sourcing technology company.

      • Representation of First New England Capital, a private equity fund, concerning acquisition of controlling interest in Los Angeles, California-based Internet security company.

      • Representation of Revelry Brands, a Colorado-based venture group, in multiple transactions, including its acquired interests in a New York City-based food company, Siggi's yogurt; in New York City-based Data Garden, a data analytics company serving the natural foods industry; and in Colorado-based Only Natural Pet Store, a manufacturer and retailer of natural pet products, and related to Revelry's private placements of securities to finance a portion of such acquisitions.

      • International

      • Represented a Singapore-based software developer in connection with U.S. federal income tax matters involving U.S.-based internet and distribution activities.

      • Represented a multinational manufacturer and distributor of perfumes and beauty products in connection with U.S. federal income tax planning involving European operations.*

      • Representation of borrowers and lenders with respect to tax aspects of cross-border financings, including withholding and subpart F issues.

      • Venture Capital and Equity Financings

      • Representation of Tudor Ventures II LP, a private equity and venture capital fund, in multiple transactions, including the sale of its portfolio company, Verrillon, a manufacturer of specialty optical fibers, and Tudor's Series C preferred stock investment in ArcSoft, Inc., a Silicon Valley-based software company. Negotiated all principal transaction documents and quarterbacked interaction with company counsel and Fortune 500 strategic co-investor. Structured transaction to account for client's numerous and significant foreign subsidiaries.

      • Other Experiences

      • Represented ViaQuest Holdings, Ltd. (ViaQuest) as legal counsel in connection with investment in the healthcare services provider by Council Capital, a healthcare-focused private equity firm based in Nashville, Tennessee. ViaQuest, headquartered in Dublin,Ohio, is a leading provider of quality, highly-individualized and specialized cost-effective care, solutions and services focused on individuals with development disabilities; hospice care; and behavioral and mental health. All are seen as growing areas of the healthcare market. ViaQuest operates in Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

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      *Atty. Bromberg was counsel in these representative transactions before joining Robinson+Cole.

    • Professional Associations

      Professional Associations

      American Bar Association

      New York State Bar Association

      Connecticut Bar Association

      Law360
      Tax Editorial Advisory Board (2017 - 2021)

      Connecticut Bar Foundation
      James W. Cooper Fellow

      American Bar Foundation
      Fellow

      University of Connecticut School of Law
      Adjunct Professor, Corporate Taxation
    • Honors + Awards

      Honors + Awards

      Selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the area of Tax Law since 2020 and in the area of Nonprofit / Charities Law for 2024.

      Robinson+Cole Community Service Award Recipient, 2013

      Selected as a Rising Star to the Connecticut Super Lawyers list from 2008 to 2012.

      Connecticut Law Tribune, 2010, recognized in Women in the Law: High Achievers yearbook

      Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© as Hartford Lawyer of the Year in the area of Tax Law for 2023.

    • Community Involvement

      Community Involvement

      Junior Achievement, Southwest New England Chapter
      Emeritus Board of Directors (2022 - Present)
      Former Board of Directors, Executive Committee
      Former Board Chair

      Connecticut Childrens Medical Center Foundation
      Member, Board of Directors
  • NEWS + PRESS
    • Publications

      Publications

      "2007 Connecticut Tax Law Developments," published in Connecticut Bar Journal (3/2008)

      "2006 Connecticut Tax Law Developments," published in Connecticut Bar Journal (3/2007)

    • Presentations

      Presentations

      "5th Annual Power of Women Forum," presented by Kingswood Oxford School (4/29/2023)
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      "Funders and Advocacy: What You Need To Know - Alliance for Justice Training," as part of the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy's 2022 Policy Series (3/2/2022)
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      "Corporate Taxation," as a guest lecturer at the UConn Law School. (2/27/2020)
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      "Recent Federal Income Tax Developments Involving Cancellation of the Indebtedness Income," at the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants' Tax 360 Conference (11/27/2012)

      "Thinking Outside the Corporate Box," at UCONN Law School's Corporate Raw, Hartford, Connecticut (11/10/2010)

      "Recent Developments in Taxable and Tax-Free Mergers and Acquisitions," at the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants' Tax 360 Conference (12/2009)

    • News

      R+C in the News

      • November 22, 2022

        R+C Volunteers Present Junior Achievement Programs in Hartford School

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      • January 5, 2022

        Business Transactions Team Represents Hydrofera, LLC in Sale to Essity

      • March 29, 2021

        Transactional Health Law Team Represents ViaQuest in Significant Investment Agreement

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      • March 14, 2019

        Christine Bromberg and Les Levinson Named to Law360 Editorial Advisory Boards

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      • March 15, 2018

        Christine Bromberg and Les Levinson Named to Law360 Editorial Advisory Boards

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      • March 7, 2017

        Five Robinson+Cole Lawyers Selected as James W. Cooper Fellows of the Connecticut Bar Foundation

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      • February 23, 2017

        Christine Bromberg Named to Law360's Tax Editorial Advisory Board

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      • October 26, 2016

        Christine Bromberg Quoted in Law 360 Article on Recently Issued IRS Regulations

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      • February 23, 2016

        Christine Bromberg Named to Law360's Tax Editorial Advisory Board

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      • November 6, 2015

        Christine Bromberg Elected as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation

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      • December 3, 2014

        Robinson+Cole Volunteers Teach JA Curriculum in Hartford School

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      • April 30, 2013

        Hartford Tax Lawyer Participates in UConn School of Law Panel

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      • December 24, 2012

        Christine E. Bromberg Speaks at Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants’ Annual Tax 360 Conference

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      • May 6, 2011

        Attorneys Teach Parkville Community School Students About the Economics of Success

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      • December 14, 2010

        Parkville Elementary Students Learn Financial Literacy with Robinson & Cole Attorneys

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      • November 19, 2010

        Tax Attorney Speaks to UCONN Law Students about Opportunities in Corporate Law

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      • September 10, 2010

        Women in the Law and in the News

      • December 30, 2009

        Robinson & Cole Attorneys Volunteer through Junior Achievement at Parkville Community School

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      R+C News Releases

      • August 17, 2023

        78 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2024

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      • August 18, 2022

        74 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2023

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      • August 19, 2021

        65 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022

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      • August 20, 2020

        61 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021

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      • November 18, 2019

        Robinson+Cole Receives the Diana Kleefeld Pro Bono Award from Connecticut Appleseed

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      • August 15, 2019

        57 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020

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      • November 28, 2018

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers and Staff Volunteer with Junior Achievement

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      • August 9, 2018

        Robinson+Cole Helps Facilitate Significant Transactional Health Deals

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      • April 6, 2018

        Christine Bromberg Appointed to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Foundation Board of Directors

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      • December 28, 2017

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers and Staff Volunteer with Junior Achievement

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      • June 5, 2017

        Robinson+Cole Participates in Junior Achievement Career Walk

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      • November 28, 2016

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers and Staff Volunteer with Junior Achievement

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      • December 9, 2015

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers and Staff Volunteer with Junior Achievement

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      • August 14, 2014

        Christine Bromberg to Chair Junior Achievement of Southwest New England’s Board of Directors

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      • July 2, 2014

        Robinson+Cole Wins ACG New York Champion’s Award

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      • June 5, 2014

        Robinson+Cole Finalist for the 4th Annual ACG New York Champion’s Award

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      • July 24, 2013

        Christine Bromberg Elected Vice-Chair of Junior Achievement of Southwest New England’s Board of Directors

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      • May 23, 2013

        Robinson & Cole Expands Rapidly Growing Private Equity/M&A Practice

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