Eric Kogan

Eric M. Kogan

Partner

Eric M. Kogan

Partner

  • Overview

    Biography

    Eric Kogan practices in the firm's Business Transactions Group and is a member of its Managing Committee. He represents clients in a broad range of corporate, strategic, financial, and commercial transactions, and he provides business counseling for corporate clients as well as for entrepreneurs. In the 2019 Edition of CHAMBERS USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Eric is described by clients as "a consummate professional" who "rolls up his sleeves and helps us achieve our objective.” He is further described in the 2020 Edition of CHAMBERS USA as "a seasoned veteran and a pro in mergers and acquisitions." Over the past five years, he has led more than 30 transactions with an aggregate value in excess of $2 billion.

    Mergers and Acquisitions

    Eric has two decades of experience handling complex mergers and acquisitions, acting for both strategic and financial interests. He leads teams of M&A lawyers, as well as lawyers from allied practice groups, to provide comprehensive solutions to our clients' most challenging transactions. He counsels clients in various industries, including digital media, retail and luxury consumer goods, manufacturing, and technology and software companies, and he has handled hundreds of transactions throughout his career. Eric has assisted The Nielsen Company, a global information and measurement company, with several transactions, such as its acquisition of Visual IQ, Inc. He recently handled a transaction involving a substantial long-term investment by LeBaronBrown Industries in Charkit Chemical Company.

    Venture Capital and Emerging Companies

    Eric has significant experience working with start-up, emerging, and fast growth companies at all stages of the business cycle, from seed capital and venture finance to exit strategy. He represents venture capital investors in debt and equity financings and buy outs, and regularly advises their portfolio companies on the legal issues they face throughout their growth cycle. Eric has extensive experience assisting clients with investments and preferred stock financing, including representation of Zillion Group, Inc., a provider of interactive healthcare management SAAS services, in connection with its Series C Preferred Stock financing.

    Private Equity

    Eric also represents private equity investors in debt and equity financings and buy outs. He advises middle and lower middle market buyout funds, growth equity funds, hedge funds and their respective portfolio companies, principals, sponsors and investors (including Small Business Investment Companies), on investments, exit strategies, and innovative financing techniques.

    International

    Eric regularly represents international clients in connection with the corporate, commercial, and regulatory issues they face doing business in the United States, and he also advises his clients in their cross-border business transactions. He represents U.S. and foreign-based clients in connection with strategic joint ventures, multinational transactions, and the structure and terms of contracts for purchase, sale, and distribution of products and services.
     

  • Experience
    • Experience

      Experience

      • Represented Metacomet Group Holdings LLC (TMG), a contract manufacturing investment consortium, as legal counsel in its asset acquisition of Fluid Mechanisms of Hauppauge, Inc., a precision manufacturer of structural components and assemblies for the aerospace and defense industries, through a new, wholly-owned entity, Fluid Mechanisms of Hauppauge, LLC.

      • Represented Connecticut-based Simione Healthcare Consultants and Pennsylvania-based BlackTree Healthcare Consulting in the execution of a strategic and equal combination to form SimiTree Healthcare Consulting and the subsequent investment by Sheridan Capital Partners. 

      • 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.

      • Represented FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE, NSADAQ: FDS), a leading provider of integrated global financial information and analytical applications for the investment community, in connection with its acquisition of TruValue Labs, Inc.

      • Represented The Nielsen Company (US), LLC, a global information and measurement company, in connection with its acquisition of Visual IQ, Inc.

      • Represented The Nielsen Company (US), LLC, a global information and measurement company, in connection with its acquisition of eXelate, Inc. 

      • Represented The Nielsen Company, a global information and measurement company, in connection with its acquisition of Affinnova, Inc., an international media and marketing research firm.

      • Represented Zillion Group, Inc., a provider of interactive health care management SAAS services, in connection with the acquisition of Lean Labs, Inc. 

      • Represented Charkit Chemical Company in connection with a substantial long-term investment by LeBaronBrown Industries LLC.

      • Represented eTouches, Inc., a global event management software company, in connection with the sale of a majority of its outstanding stock to HGGC, a leading middle market private equity firm.

      • Represented Ed Mitchell Inc., the owner and operator of luxury men’s and women’s clothing stores, in connection with its acquisition of Mario's, Inc.; Mario's of Seattle, Inc.; and Mario's of Bridgeport, Inc., retailers of fine clothing located in the Pacific Northwest.

      • Represented Stonehenge Capital in connection with its purchase of preferred stock of a school supplies retailer.

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    • Professional Associations

      Professional Associations

      Fairfield County Bar Association
      Co-chair of Business Law Section
    • Honors + Awards

      Honors + Awards

      Ranked in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business in the State of Connecticut in the area of Corporate/M&A since 2018

    • Community Involvement

      Community Involvement

      Stamford Center for the Arts
      Member of Board of Directors

      Boys and Girls Club of Stamford
      Member, Board of Directors (2023)
  • NEWS + PRESS
    • Presentations

      Presentations

      "Getting Your Business Ready for a Sale Transaction," co-presented with Leslie J. Levinson, in a Robinson+Cole webinar (5/15/2019)
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        • Getting Your Business Ready for a Sale Transaction

        "Getting Your Business Ready for a Sale Transaction," co-presented by Leslie J. Levinson and Eric M. Kogan, in a Robinson+Cole webinar (5/15/2019)

        Joined by Martin Magida, Managing Director of Berkery Noyes, the panel of industry professionals discussed key issues facing businesses as they contemplate and prepare for a sale transaction.


      "What Deal Terms Mean for Founders, Start-Up Teams, and Investors," co-presented with Stephen E. Cooper, at the CT Tech Tour, held at Fairfield University (10/17/2017)
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        • What Deal Terms Mean for Founders, Start-Up Teams, and Investors

        "What Deal Terms Mean for Founders, Start-Up Teams, and Investors," co-presented by Stephen E. Cooper and Eric M. Kogan, at the CT Tech Tour, held at Fairfield University (10/17/2017)

        The session examined term sheets, types of early stage financing, and Series A terms.


      "Deal Breakers: What Can Derail a Deal and How a CFO Can Keep It on Track," moderator, hosted by the CFO Knowledge Network in Norwalk, Connecticut (9/23/2016)
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        • Deal Breakers: What Can Derail a Deal and How a CFO Can Keep It on Track

        "Deal Breakers: What Can Derail a Deal and How a CFO Can Keep It on Track," presented by Eric M. Kogan, moderator, hosted by the CFO Knowledge Network in Norwalk, Connecticut (9/23/2016)

        The session focused on common issues that can result from corporate M&A and venture capital and growth equity financing, with an emphasis on minimizing derailment risk while successfully navigating a deal to closure. The panelists were Tamara Bross, vice president of Corporate Business Development at Stanley Black & Decker; Nathan Elliot, vice president at Balance Point Capital; and John Ragazzini, chief financial officer at Valentus Specialty Chemicals.


    • News

      R+C in the News

      • August 28, 2023

        Robinson+Cole Represents Prime Number Acquisition I Corp. in Complex deSPAC Transaction with noco-noco Pte. Ltd.

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          Robinson+Cole Represents Prime Number Acquisition I Corp. in Complex deSPAC Transaction with noco-noco Pte. Ltd.

          Robinson+Cole is pleased to announce that it has represented Prime Number Acquisition I Corp. (PNAC) in the closing of its business combination with noco-noco Pte. Ltd. (noco-noco), a Singapore developer of decarbonization solution technologies. The transaction, valuing the post-combination combined entity at $1.35 billion, was announced on December 29, 2022, and was closed on August 25, 2023. The combined public company, noco-noco Inc. (Nasdaq: NCNC), commences trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on Monday, August 28, 2023.

          The team advising on the transaction, led by Arila E. Zhou, included Capital Market + Securities Team members Ze’-ev E. Eiger, Tiange (Tim) Chen, Yi (Tiffany) Liu and Christopher F. Homsy. The cross-disciplinary team was also supported by Business Transactions Group lawyer Eric M. Kogan, Intellectual Property + Technology Group co-chair Jacqueline Pennino Scheib, and Group member Nicole M. Diodati. Read more.

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      • January 11, 2023

        Boys and Girls Club of Stamford Welcomes Eric Kogan to its Board

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          Boys and Girls Club of Stamford Welcomes Eric Kogan to its Board

          Eric Kogan, a member of the Business Transactions Group, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Boys and Girls Club of Stamford. The mission of the Club is to enable all youth “to reach their full potential as productive and responsible citizens,” empowering them by offering facilities, programs, and support systems that assist in their academic, social, athletic and cultural pursuits. This formula for excellence focuses on the academic success, good character and healthy lifestyles of the more than 1,600 young people (grades K-12) who participate in the programs and services the Club offers, inspiring confidence and a sense of purpose and belonging. Recently, Robinson+Cole was pleased to contribute pro bono work to help finalize contracts and bring to fruition the installation of a rock climbing wall at the Club. Steve Elbaum, previously served as a member of the Club’s Board of Directors.

      • November 3, 2021

        Business Transactions Team Represents SmartEquip in Sale to Ritchie Bros.

      • May 24, 2021

        Deal Team Represents Metacomet Group Holdings in its Acquisition of Fluid Mechanisms of Hauppauge

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          Deal Team Represents Metacomet Group Holdings in its Acquisition of Fluid Mechanisms of Hauppauge

          Business Transactions Group members Eric M. Kogan and Frank W. Eucalitto represented Metacomet Group Holdings LLC (TMG), a contract manufacturing investment consortium, as legal counsel in its asset acquisition of Fluid Mechanisms of Hauppauge, Inc., a precision manufacturer of structural components and assemblies for the aerospace and defense industries, through a new wholly owned entity, Fluid Mechanisms of Hauppauge, LLC. Aerospace Supply Chain leader, Jeffrey J. White, and Business Transactions member Taylor A. Shea also assisted in the deal. Read more in the press release.

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      • May 21, 2021

        Transactional Health Law Team Represents Visiting Nurse Association and BlackTree/Simione in Recent Deals

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          Transactional Health Law Team Represents Visiting Nurse Association and BlackTree/Simione in Recent Deals

          Robinson+Cole’s Transactional Health Law Group, led by co-chair Leslie J. Levinson, represented Visiting Nurse Association (VNA), a 125-year-old nonprofit in Omaha, NE and Council Bluffs, IA in the purchase of its home health and hospice operations by Amedisys, a leading national provider of home health, hospice, and personal care. Les served as prime counsel and led the team of Michael J. Kearney, Ryan V. Leichsenring, Virginia E. McGarrity, Kathryn M. Rattigan, Conor O. Duffy, Samuel C. Maduabueke and R+C alum Adam Tamzoke. The transaction is expected to close on or around July 1, 2021. Read more in the VNA press release.

          In addition, the Transactional Health Law Group represented Connecticut-based Simione Healthcare Consultants and Pennsylvania-based BlackTree Healthcare Consulting in the execution of “a strategic and equal combination” to form SimiTree Healthcare Consulting. SimiTree will help post-acute healthcare organizations achieve clinical and financial excellence through consulting, outsourcing, and talent solutions. The merger is backed by Chicago-based health care PE firm Sheridan Capital, which focuses on lower-middle market buyouts and growth equity in the U.S. and Canada. Les led the team of Adam Anderson, Shant H. Chalian, Michael Kearney, Eric M. Kogan, Virginia McGarrity, Endicott Peabody IV, Kathryn Rattigan, Frank W. Eucalitto, and Michael G. Lisitano. Read more in Home Health Care News.

      • March 29, 2021

        Transactional Health Law Team Represents ViaQuest in Significant Investment Agreement

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          Transactional Health Law Team Represents ViaQuest in Significant Investment Agreement

          Robinson+Cole’s Transactional Health Law Group, led by co-chair Leslie J. Levinson, 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. The R+C team also included Adam Anderson, Christine Bromberg, Ian Clarke-Fisher, Frank Eucalitto, Michael Kearney, Eric Kogan, Michael Lisitano, Virginia McGarrity, Kit Peabody, Kathryn Rattigan and Emilee Mooney Scott. 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. Read the Press Release HERE.

          Eric Keen, General Partner at Council Capital, was enthusiastic about the alignment of the two companies, seeing a good fit with Council Capital’s mandate of investing “on the right side of change” – where growth accelerates as cost pressure and quality demands increase. The private equity firm leverages its Council Model, which draws upon the experience and resources of its CEO Council, Strategic Healthcare Investors, and Value Creation Team, to attract and support leading management teams and portfolio companies. Keen noted that ViaQuest is “highly regarded and well-positioned within its service specialties.”

          ViaQuest founder and CEO, Rich Johnson, will remain a significant investor and continue to lead the management team. Johnson said Council Capital’s “experience in our markets and the expertise and support provided through their CEO Council…and network of portfolio companies” were significant attractions that will support ViaQuest’s mission of offering “health, happiness and hope” as it continues to grow. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. This is the first platform investment from Council Capital IV, a $200 million fund that closed in November 2020.

      • May 15, 2019

        Eric Kogan and Les Levinson Present “Getting Your Business Ready for a Sale Transaction” Webinar

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          Eric Kogan and Les Levinson Present “Getting Your Business Ready for a Sale Transaction” Webinar

          Business Transactions Group lawyers Eric Kogan and Les Levinson presented a lunchtime webinar, “Getting Your Business Ready for a Sale Transaction” on May 15, 2019. Joined by Martin Magida, Managing Director, Berkery Noyes, the panel of industry professionals discussed key issues facing businesses as they contemplate and prepare for a sale transaction, including identifying transaction resources, preparing early stage documentation, maximizing value, and managing risks. In today's fast-paced business world, preparedness is as critical to the success of a deal as execution. The panel addressed questions such as how to determine if an organization has the resources it needs to move forward and how to identify and avoid pitfalls along the way.

      • January 24, 2019

        Eric Kogan and Les Levinson Represent Robinson+Cole During Industry Leading Conference

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          Eric Kogan and Les Levinson Represent Robinson+Cole During Industry Leading Conference

          The 37th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference was held in San Francisco, California from January 7 to 10, 2019. According to the event website, the “annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference is the largest and most informative healthcare investment symposium in the industry.” The conference is renowned for “bringing together industry leaders, emerging fast-growth companies, innovative technology creators, and members of the investment community.” The event is generally considered by industry, financial, and legal leaders and advisors to kick off the year and set the transactional tone in the broader health care and life sciences industries. Approximately 9,000 total attendees and more than 450 private and public companies participated in this year’s event.
           
          Leslie J. Levinson, co-chair of Robinson+Cole’s Transactional Health Law Group, and Eric M. Kogan, chair of Robinson+Cole’s Business Transactions Group, attended events hosted by participants while in San Francisco during the conference. In addition, they met with firm clients, private equity and other investors, lenders, investment bankers, and industry thought leaders to discuss trends in the health care investment area, exchange insights and experiences, and explore post-acute and other industry opportunities.

      • May 8, 2018

        Chambers USA Recognizes Robinson+Cole Lawyers and Practice Groups

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          Chambers USA Recognizes Robinson+Cole Lawyers and Practice Groups

          The legal directory Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized Robinson+Cole in all six practice areas that Chambers USA covers in Connecticut in its 2018 edition and has individually recognized 18 of the firm’s lawyers.  
          Robinson+Cole earned rankings in the following Connecticut practice areas: Corporate/M&A, Environment, Healthcare, Labor & Employment, Litigation: General Commercial, and Real Estate. See the individual market press releases for the list of Robinson+Cole lawyers included in Chambers USA 2018.

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      • October 26, 2017

        Robinson+Cole Participates in CVG's CT Tech Tour

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          Robinson+Cole Participates in CVG's CT Tech Tour

          Robinson+Cole lawyers Nathaniel T. Arden, Stephen E. Cooper, Eric M. Kogan, and Jacqueline Pennino Scheib were each actively involved in the week-long CT Tech Tour hosted by Crossroads Venture Group (CVG). The tour, which ran from October 16 to 19, 2017, featured a series of investor, entrepreneur, and business resource ecosystem programs at Upward Hartford, Fairfield University, Quinnipiac University, and CURE Innovation Commons. The highlight of each day of the tour entailed presentations and meetings with Paul Singh, entrepreneur in residence with the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, as part of his North American Tech Tour. During the week, Mr. Arden, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Kogan, and Ms. Scheib participated in "Office Hours," where they provided feedback to entrepreneurs on various business concepts. On day two of the tour, Mr. Kogan and Mr. Cooper presented an educational program on "What Deal Terms Mean for Founders, Start-Up Teams, and Investors," where they examined term sheets, types of early stage financing, and Series A terms. Mr. Cooper and Ms. Scheib serve on various segments of the CVG Board of Directors. Robinson+Cole is a Deal Lead Sponsor of CVG.

      • October 10, 2016

        Eric Kogan Moderates Knowledge Network Panel

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          Eric Kogan Moderates Knowledge Network Panel

          Eric M. Kogan, chair of Robinson+Cole's Business Transactions Group, moderated the panel "Deal Breakers: What Can Derail a Deal and How a CFO Can Keep It on Track," hosted by the CFO Knowledge Network in Norwalk, Connecticut, on September 23, 2016. The session focused on common issues that can result from corporate M&A and venture capital and growth equity financing, with an emphasis on minimizing derailment risk while successfully navigating a deal to closure. Panel members included Tamara Bross, vice president of Corporate Business Development at Stanley Black & Decker; Nathan Elliot, vice president at Balance Point Capital; and John Ragazzini, chief financial officer at Valentus Specialty Chemicals.

      • April 13, 2016

        Robinson+ Cole Is Supporting Sponsor of Spotlight Soirée

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          Robinson+ Cole Is Supporting Sponsor of Spotlight Soirée

          Robinson+Cole was a supporting sponsor of Spotlight Soirée, The Palace Theatre's annual gala and largest fundraiser, in Stamford, Connecticut, on March 31, 2016. The program began with the 2016 Arts Ovation Award, presented to RFR Realty for its generous contributions to both the community of Stamford and to the arts. The featured entertainment for the evening was Ben Vereen, who performed his one-man show "Steppin' Out with Ben Vereen." Additionally, a local troupe of dancers entertained at the cocktail party and later performed an interpretive dance onstage. Proceeds from the gala benefit The Palace Theatre and its arts education programs, providing children and teens the opportunity to express themselves through music, dance, drama, and playwriting as well helping them learn life success skills.

          Eric M. Kogan, chair of the Business Transactions Group, was Robinson+Cole's primary organizer for the Spotlight Soirée, which the firm sponsors every year. He, along with business litigation lawyer Thomas J. Donlon, were in attendance. Mr. Kogan is a member of the Stamford Center for the Arts' Board of Directors.

           

      • March 1, 2016

        Eric Kogan Quoted in Hartford Business Journal Publication

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          Eric Kogan Quoted in Hartford Business Journal Publication

          Eric M. Kogan provides insight on Connecticut's 2015 venture capital (VC) funding in the article "Tax credit shift boosts 2015 venture investment," which appeared in the Hartford Business Journal’s online publication HartfordBusiness.com on February 22, 2016. Mr. Kogan's take is that many Connecticut deals are encouraging start-up ventures, especially in technology, software, and health care technology industries. The Invest CT Fund, which provides tax credits to insurers that invest in Connecticut businesses, played a part in last year's venture capital activity. Most participating companies are, according to Mr. Kogan, "...early stage, with some later stage, focused on areas like emerging innovation and green technology." In sum, he says, "We have the makings of a robust emerging companies investor ecosystem right here in Connecticut."
           
          Mr. Kogan is chair of Robinson+Cole's Business Transactions Group.

      • May 29, 2015

        Robinson+Cole Is Supporting Sponsor of Palace Theatre Spotlight Soiree Featuring Jay Leno

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          Robinson+Cole Is Supporting Sponsor of Palace Theatre Spotlight Soiree Featuring Jay Leno

          Robinson+Cole was a supporting sponsor of the Sixth Annual Palace Theatre Gala in Stamford, Connecticut on May 2, 2015. This evening of entertainment began with a display of classic cars and ended with a live performance by Jay Leno. In addition, John and Lynn DiMenna were honored for their lifetime support of the Palace Theatre and its many programs. Proceeds from the gala benefited the Palace Theatre and its arts education programs.

          In attendance at the benefit were Robinson+Cole lawyers Eric M. Kogan, Eric J. Dale, Andrew L. Kramer, Brian E. Moran, Steven L. Elbaum, and Thomas J. Donlon. Mr. Kogan has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Stamford Center for the Arts for the last five years.

      • November 18, 2014

        Join Robinson+Cole at the 4th Annual Economic Forum

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          Join Robinson+Cole at the 4th Annual Economic Forum

          Robinson+Cole is sponsoring the 4th Annual Economic Forum featuring keynote speaker Congressman Jim A. Himes on November 25. The forum is presented by the CT Turnaround Management Association (CTTMA), the Connecticut Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG Connecticut), and the Crossroads Venture Group (CVG). The program includes two panel discussions: an economic roundtable "Is the Sky Really Falling or is the Ground Just Rising Up?" and "From Cradle to Grave & Everything In Between: A Practical Guide to Running & Funding a Business in Connecticut."

          Robinson+Cole lawyers Patrick M. Birney, who is a member of CTTMA's Board of Directors, and Eric M. Kogan are attending. To join them, register by November 21 on the CTTMA website here.

      • May 10, 2013

        Stamford Lawyers Attend Conference Hosted by ACG-CT and CVG

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          Stamford Lawyers Attend Conference Hosted by ACG-CT and CVG

          Robinson & Cole business lawyers Eric J. Dale, Eric M. Kogan, and Stephen E. Cooper attended the "Northeast Consumer Products Conference." This event, hosted by the Connecticut Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG-CT) and the Crossroads Venture Group (CVG), was held at the Stamford Marriott on April 4, 2013. Mr. Dale serves as vice president of CVG and is a former board member of ACG-CT.
      • May 1, 2013

        Robinson & Cole Business Transactions Partners Deliver Series on Strategic Investments

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          Robinson & Cole Business Transactions Partners Deliver Series on Strategic Investments

          Eric Dale, chair of Robinson & Cole's Business Transactions Practice Group, will present "Investments by Strategics" at 7:30 a.m. on May 8, 2013, at the Economic Development Corporation of New Haven. Mr. Dale will be joined by Torrey Martin, group vice president of Corporate Development for Affinion Group. The seminar, part of the Crossroads Venture Group (CVG) Boardroom Series, explores trends and issues related to corporate investment in early and growth stage companies. Previously, Mr. Dale and Mr. Martin presented the seminar in Stamford on January 30, 2013. Robinson & Cole partner Eric Kogan led the seminar, along with guest speaker Jim Young, director of Corporate Development for Legrand North America, in Hartford on March 20, 2013. Information and registration are available at the CVG website.

          Mr. Dale is the vice president of CVG and president of CVG's Stamford Chapter.

      • April 15, 2011

        Robinson & Cole Supports Arts and Education in Stamford

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          Robinson & Cole Supports Arts and Education in Stamford

          Eric M. Kogan attended the Palace Gala featuring Diana Ross on March 18, 2011, at the Palace Theatre in Stamford. The event benefitted the Stamford Center for the Arts and its education program. Robinson & Cole was a contributing sponsor of the event, and Mr. Kogan serves on the Stamford Center for the Arts board of directors.
      • January 5, 2011

        Robinson & Cole’s Deal Team Dominates Venture Deals in Q3

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          Robinson & Cole’s Deal Team Dominates Venture Deals in Q3

          While Robinson & Cole could boast that we have one of the most active deal teams in the region, we prefer to let the numbers tell the story. Of the 16 venture capital deals in Connecticut reported in the third quarter of 2010, Robinson & Cole’s team of deal lawyers were involved in seven, or 44 percent of them, including two of the three largest – Preferred Brands and Precyse Technologies. Put another way, in the third quarter of 2010, Robinson & Cole lawyers represented more than 50 percent of the venture capital investment in Connecticut companies (PWCMoneyTree™).

          Below is a list of the deals for the third quarter, the Robinson & Cole deals are in bold.

          Care Therapeutics Shelton $15 million
          Precyse Technologies Greenwich $9.5 million
          Preferred Brands Intl. Stamford $7.5 million
          TransEngen Inc. Norwalk $2.5 million
          eTouches LLC Ridgefield $1.7 million
          Planet Biopharmaceuticals Inc. Danbury $1.5 million
          iMedX LLC Shelton $1.5 million
          Health Nutz LLC Norwalk $1 million
          Semantifi Inc. Stamford $1 million
          Continuity Engine Inc. Monroe $750,000
          Nutritional Excellence LLC New Canaan $700,000
          Xlerant Stamford $500,000
          Aponia Laboratories Inc. Greenwich $450,000
          Weston Software Westport $350,000
          Menaji Worldwide Fairfield $300,000
          Warehouse Management Systems Inc. Stamford $200,000
      • November 30, 2010

        Third Annual CT Digital Media/CVG Conference Tackles Social Media and the Enterprise

      • August 9, 2010

        Second Annual “Network, Nosh, and Rock ‘n Roll” for Digital Media Group

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          Second Annual “Network, Nosh, and Rock ‘n Roll” for Digital Media Group

          Fifty members of Connecticut’s media, technology and business community gathered on July 29, 2010, on the 10th floor terrace at Robinson and Cole for the second annual “Network, Nosh and Rock ‘n Roll” – a cocktail and networking reception cohosted by Robinson & Cole and the Connecticut Digital Media Network.

          Robinson & Cole attorneys Eric J. Dale and Eric M. Kogan cofounded the Connecticut Digital Media Network. Robinson & Cole has developed a digital media practice that helps media, entertainment, and analytics companies and industry operators with legal issues they face, including taking advantage of tax credits established by the Connecticut General Assembly in 2006 for the production of digital media and motion pictures.

          To see a photo from the event, click here.

      • December 10, 2009

        Robinson & Cole Plays a Leading Role at Connecticut Digital Media Conference

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          Robinson & Cole Plays a Leading Role at Connecticut Digital Media Conference

          More than 200 investors, digital media executives and entrepreneurs attended the second annual Digital Media Business Conference at the University of Connecticut’s Stamford campus. Featured speakers included Robinson & Cole Tax attorney Richard W. Tomeo, who participated in a panel discussion on the regional growth of the digital media industry. Senior executives from AT&T, ESPN, WWE, and Canaan Partners, and the director of Connecticut’s film division also spoke. Twenty companies demonstrated cutting-edge technologies in the exhibition hall. Representatives from Blue Sky Studios and Nielsen were among the attendees. Former Stamford Mayor Dannel P. Malloy delivered the keynote address.

          CT Digital Media and the Connecticut Venture Group co-sponsored the 2009 conference. Business Transactions Group lawyers Eric J. Dale and Eric M. Kogan are co-founders of CT Digital Media, and Mr. Dale is president of the Fairfield County chapter of the Connecticut Venture Group and serves on its board.

      • September 23, 2008

        Robinson & Cole Attorney Elected As Cochair of FCBA Business Section

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          Robinson & Cole Attorney Elected As Cochair of FCBA Business Section

          Business Transactions Counsel Eric M. Kogan has been elected cochair of the Business Section of the Fairfield County Bar Association.

      R+C News Releases

      • June 1, 2023

        2023 Chambers USA Recognizes 22 Robinson+Cole Lawyers in Eight Practice Areas

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          2023 Chambers USA Recognizes 22 Robinson+Cole Lawyers in Eight Practice Areas

          In its 2023 edition, the legal directory Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized 22 Robinson+Cole lawyers, including one that has been recognized nationwide. In addition, the firm received rankings in eight practice area categories that the publication covers in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. Read more in the press release.

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      • June 1, 2022

        2022 Chambers USA Recognizes 19 Robinson+Cole Lawyers in 10 Practice Areas

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          2022 Chambers USA Recognizes 19 Robinson+Cole Lawyers in 10 Practice Areas

          In its 2022 edition, the legal directory Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized 19 Robinson+Cole lawyers, including one that has been recognized nationwide. In addition, the firm received rankings in seven practice area categories that the publication covers in Connecticut. Read more in the press release.

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      • May 24, 2021

        Chambers USA Recognizes 19 Robinson+Cole Lawyers in 10 Practice Areas

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          Chambers USA Recognizes 19 Robinson+Cole Lawyers in 10 Practice Areas

          In its 2021 edition, the legal directory Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized 19 Robinson+Cole lawyers, including one that has been recognized nationwide. In addition, the firm received rankings in seven practice area categories that the publication covers in Connecticut. Read more in the press release.

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      • April 23, 2020

        Chambers USA Recognizes 20 Robinson+Cole Lawyers in 11 Practice Areas in CT, PA, and RI and Nationwide

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          Chambers USA Recognizes 20 Robinson+Cole Lawyers in 11 Practice Areas in CT, PA, and RI and Nationwide

          In its 2020 edition, the legal directory Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized Robinson+Cole in all six practice area categories that the publication covers in Connecticut. In addition, 20 lawyers were individually ranked from Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island, including one that has been recognized nationwide. Read more in the press release.

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      • August 28, 2017

        Business Transactions Group Involved in Investment Transaction with Connecticut Specialty Chemical Supplier

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          Business Transactions Group Involved in Investment Transaction with Connecticut Specialty Chemical Supplier

          Lawyers from Robinson+Cole’s Business Transactions Group helped close a substantial long-term investment by LeBaronBrown Industries LLC (LeBaronBrown), headquartered in New York City, New York, in Charkit Chemical Company (Charkit) headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.

          Charkit's management team, led by its President and Founder Charlie Hinnant, will continue to manage the business. “The team at Robinson+Cole was an integral part of this transaction,” said Mr. Hinnant. “Their M&A experience continues to be a helpful resource as our company grows."

          The Robinson+Cole lawyers involved in the deal included Eric M. Kogan and Shant H. Chalian. Read more in the press release.

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      • July 20, 2016

        Robinson+Cole Earns Legal 500 US Ranking

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          Robinson+Cole Earns Legal 500 US Ranking

          The Legal 500 United States has included Robinson+Cole in its 2016 rankings in the category M&A: Middle Market (sub-$500m). This is the fifth consecutive year the firm has earned this national ranking. Published for more than 25 years, The Legal 500 series provides comprehensive worldwide coverage of legal services providers in over 100 countries.

          Read more in the full release.

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      • July 2, 2014

        Robinson+Cole Wins ACG New York Champion’s Award

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          Robinson+Cole Wins ACG New York Champion’s Award

          ACG® New York and The M&A Advisor have announced the winners of the 4th Annual ACG New York Champion's Awards, and Robinson+Cole won in the category of Leveraged Buyout of the Year by a Financial Buyer (over $100 Million) for representing Nielsen Holdings N.V. (NYSE: NLSN) in its sale of Nielsen Expositions to Onex Corporation (TSX: OCX) for $950 million.

          The winners were announced at the 4th Annual ACG New York Champion's Awards Gala on Thursday, June 19, before a sold-out crowd at the Metropolitan Club. In addition to winning this award, Robinson+Cole was named a finalist in the categories of Technology, Media, Telecom (over $100mm) and Deal of the Year (over $500mm). Read more here.

           

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      • June 5, 2014

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

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

          ACG® New York and The M&A Advisor have announced finalists for the 4th Annual ACG New York Champion's Awards, and Robinson+Cole was named a finalist in three of 38 categories. Robinson+Cole is in the running in the categories of Technology, Media, Telecom (over $100mm); Leveraged Buyout of the Year by a Financial Buyer (over $100mm); and Deal of the Year (over $500mm) for representing Nielsen Holdings N.V. (NYSE: NLSN) in its sale of Nielsen Expositions to Onex Corporation (TSX: OCX) for $950 million.

          Robinson+Cole has been selected out of more than 350 nominees in the first stage of evaluation, and the independent panel of judges will now focus their attention on selecting the ultimate award winners. The winners will be announced at the 4th Annual ACG New York Champion's Awards Gala on Thursday, June 19, at the Metropolitan Club.

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      • May 23, 2013

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

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

          Robinson & Cole continues to expand its private equity/mergers and acquisitions (M&A) practice with recent hires in its New York City, Boston, and Connecticut offices. On May 20, 2013, the firm completed the relocation of its New York City office to the Chrysler East Building to accommodate its continued growth.
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