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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      "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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      "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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    • 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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      • January 11, 2023

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

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      • 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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      • May 21, 2021

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

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      • March 29, 2021

        Transactional Health Law Team Represents ViaQuest in Significant Investment Agreement

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      • May 15, 2019

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

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      • January 24, 2019

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

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      • May 8, 2018

        Chambers USA Recognizes Robinson+Cole Lawyers and Practice Groups

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      • October 26, 2017

        Robinson+Cole Participates in CVG's CT Tech Tour

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      • October 10, 2016

        Eric Kogan Moderates Knowledge Network Panel

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      • April 13, 2016

        Robinson+ Cole Is Supporting Sponsor of Spotlight Soirée

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      • March 1, 2016

        Eric Kogan Quoted in Hartford Business Journal Publication

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      • May 29, 2015

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

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      • November 18, 2014

        Join Robinson+Cole at the 4th Annual Economic Forum

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      • May 10, 2013

        Stamford Lawyers Attend Conference Hosted by ACG-CT and CVG

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      • May 1, 2013

        Robinson & Cole Business Transactions Partners Deliver Series on Strategic Investments

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      • April 15, 2011

        Robinson & Cole Supports Arts and Education in Stamford

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      • January 5, 2011

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

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      • 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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      • December 10, 2009

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

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      • September 23, 2008

        Robinson & Cole Attorney Elected As Cochair of FCBA Business Section

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      R+C News Releases

      • June 1, 2023

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

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      • June 1, 2022

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

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      • May 24, 2021

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

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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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      • August 28, 2017

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

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      • July 20, 2016

        Robinson+Cole Earns Legal 500 US Ranking

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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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      • May 23, 2013

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

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    • Legal Updates/Newsletters

      Legal Updates/Newsletters

      "PPP Update: SBA Procedural Notice - Paycheck Protection Program Loans and Changes of Ownership" co-authored with Barrett P. Wilson-Murphy, Taylor A. Shea, Michael F. Maglio, Jeffrey L. Volpintesta and Endicott (Kit) Peabody IV (10/9/20)

      "An Update on Poison Pills, NOL Poison Pills and the COVID-19 Pandemic" co-authored with Leslie J. Levinson and Jinhua (Anna) Wang

      "Poison Pills, NOL Poison Pills and the COVID-19 Pandemic" co-authored with Leslie J. Levinson, Jinhua (Anna) Wang and Michael J. Kearney Jr. (4/20/20)

      "How Will COVID-19 Impact M&A?" co-authored with Leslie J. Levinson and Frank W. Eucalitto (4/15/2020)

      "COVID-19 Relief: Understanding The Federal Reserve’s Main Street Lending Program" co-authored with Michael F. Maglio, Taylor A. Shea, Endicott (Kit) Peabody IV and Barrett P. Wilson-Murphy (4/13/2020)

      "U.S. Small Business Administration Affiliation Rules and Their Application to the Payroll Protection Program" co-authored with Barrett P. Wilson-Murphy, Jeffrey L. Volpintesta and Taylor A. Shea (4/7/2020)

      "SEC Extends Temporary Relief for Public Companies and Registered Investment Advisers Affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19)" co-authored with Shant H. Chalian, Mitchell L. Lampert and Jinhua (Anna) Wang (3/27/20)

      "SEC Provides Temporary Relief for Registered Investment Advisers Affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19)" co-authored with Shant H. Chalian and Jinhua (Anna) Wang (3/24/2020)

      "SEC’s Proposed Amendments to Financial Disclosure Requirements in Regulation S-K and New Guidance on Metrics in MD&A" co-authored with Leslie J. Levinson and Jinhua (Anna) Wang (2/7/20)

      "New York Reinstates Six-Year Statute of Limitations Under Martin Act" co-authored with Leslie J. Levinson and Jinhua (Anna) Wang (9/5/2019)

      "Preferred Stockholders v. Common Stockholders: Who's Really the Preferred Stockholder?" (07/07/2010)