Capital Markets + Securities Team Represents Global Lights Acquisition Corp in IPO

The Capital Markets + Securities Team (the Team) was pleased to represent Global Lights Acquisition Corp (Global Lights), a special purpose acquisition corporation incorporated in the Cayman Islands, in its recent initial public offering. On November 16, 2023, Global Lights completed its $69 million IPO of 6,900,000 units at $10 per unit (including units sold upon the full exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option). The units began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol “GLACU” on November 14, 2023. The team advising on the offering was led by Team Chair, Arila Zhou, and included Yang Xu and Zhe (Emmett) Tan. Read more.

Robinson+Cole Receives 42 First-Tier Metropolitan Rankings and Six National Rankings in Latest Edition of Best Law Firms®

Robinson+Cole received 42 first-tier metropolitan rankings, including 27 in the city of Hartford, in the 2024 Edition of Best Law Firms®. Law firms included in the publication are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers.

Robinson+Cole also received six national rankings: Tier 1 ranking for Land Use & Zoning Law, Tier 2 rankings for Information Technology Law and Real Estate Law, and Tier 3 rankings in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Insurance Law, and Labor Law - Management. Read more in the press release.

Robinson+Cole Represents EF Hutton as the Sole Book-Running manager in Quetta Acquisition Corp. IPO

Robinson+Cole’s Capital Markets + Securities Team (the Team) was pleased to represent EF Hutton, division of Benchmark Investments, LLC, as the sole book-running manager in the initial public offering of Quetta Acquisition Corp. (Quetta), a special purpose acquisition corporation incorporated in the Cayman Islands. On October 11, 2023, Quetta completed its $69 million IPO of 6,900,000 units at $10 per unit (including units sold upon the full exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option). The units began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol “QETA” on October 6, 2023. The Team advising on the offering was led by partners Arila E. Zhou and Ze'-ev E. Eiger and supported by team members Tiange (Tim) Chen and Hongye (Eve) Mao. Read more.

Robinson+Cole Represents TradeUP Acquisition Corp. in Complex DeSPAC Transaction with Estrella Biopharma, Inc.

Robinson+Cole is pleased to announce that it has represented TradeUP Acquisition Corp. (UPTD) in the closing of its business combination with Estrella Biopharma, Inc., a preclinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing T-cell therapies with the capacity to address treatment challenges for patients with blood cancers and solid tumors. The transaction, valuing the post-combination combined entity at $325 million, was announced on October 3, 2022, and was closed on September 29, 2023. The combined public company, Estrella Immunopharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: ESLA), will commence trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on Monday, October 2, 2023.

The team advising on the transaction, led by Arila E. Zhou, included Capital Market + Securities Team members Yang Xu, Tiange (Tim) Chen, Yi (Tiffany) Liu and Samuel C. Maduabueke. The cross-disciplinary team was also supported by Business Transactions Group lawyer Kiernan L. Ignacio, Transactional Health Law Group co-chair Leslie J. Levinson, Intellectual Property + Technology Group co-chair John L. Cordani and Intellectual Property + Technology Group partner Kathleen M. Porter. Read more.

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.

Capital Markets + Securities Team Represents Bukit Jalil Global Acquisition 1 Ltd. in IPO

Robinson+Cole’s Capital Markets + Securities Team (the Team) was pleased to represent Bukit Jalil Global Acquisition 1 Ltd. (Bukit Jalil), a special purpose acquisition corporation incorporated in the Cayman Islands, in its recent initial public offering. On June 30, 2023, Bukit Jalil completed its $57.5 million IPO of 5,750,000 units at $10 per unit (including units sold upon the full exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option). The units began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol “BUJAU” on June 28, 2023. The Team advising on the offering was led by Team Chair, Arila Zhou, and included Yang Xu and Zhe (Emmett) Tan. Read more.

Ben Daniels, Arila Zhou and Sabrina Galli Discuss the Limiting of SPAC Defenses in New York Law Journal

Capital Markets + Securities member Arila Zhou and Benjamin M. Daniels and Sabrina M. Galli of the Business Litigation Group co-authored the article “Delaware Courts Rejecting SPAC Defenses,” published in New York Law Journal, May 15, 2023. As litigation involving special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) continues to gain momentum in Delaware, the authors analyze the recent decision in Delman v. Gig Acquisitions3 that could foretell a limiting of available defenses in future cases. In short, the Delaware Court of Chancery rejected each of the defendants’ arguments, which included derivative claims, holder claims, contract claims, ratification/’Corwin’ cleansing, and exculpation. To avoid future litigation claims, the authors suggest that SPACS should consider giving conservative forecasts of company performance in the proxy materials, and using lead negotiators who are disinterested and who do not stand to realize significant gains from the transaction, among their preventative measures. Read the article.

Capital Markets + Securities Team Represents Top KingWin in IPO

Robinson+Cole’s Capital Markets + Securities Team (the Team) was pleased to represent Top KingWin Ltd, a provider of capital market related education and support services, in its recent initial public offering. Top KingWin is a company whose main clients are entrepreneurs and executives in small and medium-sized enterprises in China. Services provided by Top KingWin to its clients including corporate business training services, corporate consulting services, and advisory and transaction services. Its mission is to provide comprehensive services to address clients’ needs throughout all phases of their development and growth. On April 20, 2023, Top KingWin completed its $11 million IPO of 2,750,000 Class A ordinary shares at $4.00 per share. The Class A ordinary shares began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol “TCJH” on April 18, 2023. Led by Team Chair Mitchell Lampert, the members advising on this offering were Anna Jinhua Wang, Hongye (Eve) Mao and Zhe (Emmett) Tan. Read more.

Robinson+Cole Continues Growth in New York with Addition of Partners in Capital Markets + Securities, Construction, and Managed Care + Employee Benefit Litigation

Robinson+Cole announces the addition of Ze'-ev D. Eiger as a partner in the firm’s Capital Markets + Securities Team, Jessica L. Rothman as a partner in the firm’s Construction Group, and E. Evans Wohlforth, Jr. as a partner in the firm’s Managed Care + Employee Benefit Litigation Group.

“I’m thrilled to welcome Ze’-ev, Jessica, and Evans to the firm and to our expanding Capital Markets + Securities, Construction, and Managed Care + Employee Benefit Litigation groups,” said Rhonda J. Tobin, Robinson+Cole’s Managing Partner. “They are seasoned lawyers who are highly respected practitioners. Their experience broadens the depth and strength of our practices and the services we offer our clients. Their addition also furthers our strategic objective to grow in large commercial centers.”

In addition to welcoming Eiger, Rothman, and Wohlforth, Jr., Robinson+Cole recently named Capital Markets + Securities lawyer Anna Jinhua Wang as Partner in Charge of the firm’s New York City office. Read more in the press release.

Capital Markets + Securities Team Represents Hongli Group Inc. in IPO

Robinson+Cole’s Capital Markets + Securities Team (the Team) was pleased to represent Hongli Group Inc. (Hongli) in its recent initial public offering. Hongli is a holding company that, through a series of contractual arrangements, consolidates the financial results of Shandong Hongli Special Section Tube Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries, which is one of the leading cold roll formed steel profile manufacturers in China with respect to function innovation, performance improvement, and customized manufacturing of products, according to China Sub-Association for Cold Formed Steel Industries. On March 31, 2023, Hongli completed its $8.25 million IPO of 2,062,500 ordinary shares at $4.00 per share. The ordinary shares began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol “HLP” on March 29, 2023. The Team members advising on this offering were Arila Zhou, Anna Jinhua Wang, and Yang Xu. Read more.

Capital Markets + Securities Team Represents ICZOOM Group Inc. in IPO

Robinson+Cole’s Capital Markets + Securities Team (the Team) was pleased to represent ICZOOM Group Inc. (ICZOOM), a company engaged in sales of electronic component products to customers in Hong Kong and mainland China through its B2B e-commerce trading platform, in its recent initial public offering. On March 17, 2023, ICZOOM completed its $6 million IPO of 1,500,000 Class A ordinary shares at $4.00 per share. The Class A ordinary shares began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol “IZM” on March 15, 2023. The Team advising on this offering were Arila Zhou, Anna Jinhua Wang, Yang Xu, Emmett Tan and Eve Mao. Read more.

Capital Markets + Securities Team Serves as Underwriting Counsel in Xiao-I Corporation IPO

Robinson+Cole’s Capital Markets + Securities Team (the Team) served as counsel to Prime Number Capital LLC, the lead underwriter and lead book-running manager in the initial public offering of 5,700,000 American Depositary Shares (ADSs) of Xiao-I Corporation (Xiao-I), a leading cognitive artificial intelligence enterprise in China. Each ADS represents one-third of an ordinary share of Xiao-I. The ADSs began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol "AIXI" on March 9, 2023. The Team advising on the offering was led by Arila Zhou and Anna Jinhua Wang, and included Ze'-ev D. Eiger, Eve Hongye Mao and Emmett Tan. The Team attended the opening bell ceremony at Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square on March 9 to celebrate the listing of the ADSs. The offering closed on March 13, 2023. Read more.

Arila Zhou, Ben Daniels and Sabrina Galli Say Buzzfeed Case Portends Trends in SPAC Litigation in The Review of Securities & Commodities Regulation

Capital Markets + Securities Team lawyer Arila Zhou and Benjamin M. Daniels and Sabrina M. Galli of the Business Litigation Group published their thoughtful analysis, “Buzzfeed Case Highlights New Trends in SPAC Litigation,” in The Review of Securities and Commodities Regulation, on December 14, 2022. The article examines the recent Delaware Chancery Court’s decision in the Buzzfeed litigation about the company’s SPAC transaction. The lawsuit highlights a number of emerging trends likely to impact SPAC transactions in the coming years including the difficulty of handling employee-shareholder disputes, the importance of clear arbitration agreements, and courts’ inclination to honor the traditional separation of liabilities between subsidiary and parent corporations. Read the full article.

Capital Markets + Securities Team Represents Horizon Space Acquisition I Corp. in IPO

Robinson+Cole’s Capital Markets + Securities Team (the Team) was pleased to represent Horizon Space Acquisition I Corp. (Horizon Space), a special-purpose acquisition corporation incorporated in the Cayman Islands, in its recent initial public offering. On December 27, 2022, Horizon Space completed its $69 million IPO of 6,900,000 units at $10 per unit (including units sold upon the full exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option). The units began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol “HSPOU” on December 22, 2022. The Team advising on the offering was led by Team Chair, Arila Zhou, and included Yang Xu and Zhe (Emmett) Tan. Read more here.

Tim Chen Named to Lawyers of Color’s Annual Hot List

Capital Markets + Securities team lawyer Tim Chen has been named to the Lawyers of Color Hot List 2022, which recognizes early- to mid-career attorneys excelling in the legal profession. Tim is featured in the publication’s annual Hot List issue released on December 19, 2022. The honorees were chosen through a two-pronged process that included months of nomination and legal publication review by a selection committee to identify quality candidates. Editorial selections were also made based on research of attorneys who had noteworthy accomplishments, with special attention to candidates who were active in diversity pipeline initiatives. Lawyers of Color is a nonprofit devoted to promoting diversity in the legal profession and advancing democracy and equality in marginalized communities. View the issue.

Robinson+Cole Receives 43 First-Tier Metropolitan Rankings and Four National Rankings in Latest U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”

Robinson+Cole received 43 first-tier metropolitan rankings, including 30 in the city of Hartford, in the 2023 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.” Law firms included in the publication are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers.

Robinson+Cole also received four national rankings: Tier 1 ranking for Land Use & Zoning Law, Tier 2 rankings for Information Technology Law and Real Estate Law, and a Tier 3 ranking in Labor Law - Management. Read more in the press release. 

Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized in 2022 Super Lawyers®

A total of 39 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named to Super Lawyers® lists in the States of Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island for 2022. In addition, 30 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.”

Jeffrey J. White was named to the Top 50: 2022 Connecticut Super Lawyers list. Linda L. Morkan appears on the Top 25: 2022 Women Connecticut Super Lawyers list and, similarly, Natalie D. Ramsey was included in the Top 50: 2022 Women Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list. Read more in the press release.

Capital Markets + Securities Team Pleased to Represent Feutune Light Acquisition Corporation in IPO

Robinson+Cole’s Capital Markets + Securities Team (the Team) represented Feutune Light Acquisition Corporation, a newly organized blank check company, in completing its initial public offering on June 21, 2022 of 9,775,00 units at an offering price of $10.00 per unit, which includes 1,225,000 units issued pursuant to the full exercise of the underwriter’s over-allotment option, for aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of $97.75M. The units began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol “FLFVU” on June 16, 2022. The Team members advising on the offering were Arila Zhou, Tim Chen, Christopher Homsy, Yang Xu and Samuel Maduabueke. Read more.

Capital Markets + Securities Team Pleased to Represent Acri Capital Acquisition Corporation in IPO

Robinson+Cole’s Capital Markets + Securities Team (the Team) represented Acri Capital Acquisition Corporation, a newly organized blank check company, in completing its initial public offering on June 14, 2022 of 8,625,000 units at an offering price of $10.00 per unit, which includes 1,125,000 units issued pursuant to the full exercise of the underwriter’s over-allotment option, for aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of $86.25M. The units began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol “ACACU” on June 14, 2022. The Team members advising on the offering were Arila Zhou and Tim Chen. Read more.

Capital Markets + Securities Team Pleased to Represent Prime Number Capital LLC in IPO of Phoenix Motor Inc.

Robinson+Cole’s Capital Markets + Securities Team (the Team) represented Prime Number Capital LLC, the lead underwriter in an initial public offering of Phoenix Motor Inc., a California based company that designs, assembles, and integrates electric drive systems and light and medium duty electric vehicles, of 2.1 million shares of common stock at an offering price of $7.50 per share, for aggregate gross proceeds of $15.75 million. The shares began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol “PEV” on June 8, 2022. On June 10, 2022, the Team attended the opening bell ceremony at Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square to celebrate the listing of PEV common stock. The Team members advising Prime Number on the offering were Arila Zhou, Anna Wang, Eve Mao and Yang Xu. Read more.

Capital Markets + Securities Team Pleased to Represent Prime Number Acquisition | Corp. in IPO

Robinson+Cole’s Capital Markets + Securities Team (the Team) represented Prime Number Acquisition | Corp., a newly organized blank check company, in completing its initial public offering on May 17, 2022 of 6,450,000 units at an offering price of $10.00 per unit, which includes 450,000 units issued pursuant to the partial exercise of the underwriter’s over-allotment option, for aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of $64.5M. The units began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol “PNACU” on May 13, 2022. The Team members advising on the offering were Arila Zhou, Tim Chen and Yang Xu. Read more.

Capital Markets + Securities Team Pleased to Represent Prime Number Capital LLC in IPO of Meihua International Medical Technologies

Robinson+Cole’s Capital Markets + Securities Team (the Team) represented Prime Number Capital LLC, the lead underwriter in an initial public offering of Meihua International Medical Technologies (Nasdaq ticker symbol “MHUA”), a manufacturer and provider of disposable medical devices with operating subsidiaries in China. At the closing of the IPO on February 18, 2022, a total of 3,940,000 ordinary shares of MHUA, listed on Nasdaq Global Market, were sold at a public offering price of $10.00 per ordinary share (the "Ordinary Shares"), including 340,000 Ordinary Shares issued pursuant to the partial exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option, for aggregate gross proceeds of $39.4 million before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses. The successful share sale makes MHUA the first China-based company to list in the U.S. since July 2021. The Team members advising on the offering were Arila Zhou, Mitchell Lampert, Anna Wang, Yang Xu and Eve Mao. Read more.

Robinson+Cole Welcomes Three-Attorney Capital Markets + Securities Team

Robinson+Cole’s growth in its New York City-based Capital Markets + Securities Team was highlighted in a Law360 article published on March 4, 2022. The article, “Robinson & Cole Grows In NY With 3-Atty SPAC Team,” highlights the recent additions of partner, Arila Zhou, and associates Yang Xu and Tiange (Tim) Chen. The team handles capital markets and securities matters with an emphasis on special purpose acquisition corporation (SPAC) transactions and initial public offerings of foreign issuers, particularly from Asia. Zhou, Xu and Chen, all native Mandarin speakers fluent in English, were previously with Hunter Taubman Fischer & Li in New York.

Last month, the team represented the lead underwriter in the IPO of Meihau International Medical Technologies, a manufacturer of disposable medical devices with operating subsidiaries in China – the first such company to list in the U.S. since July 2021. Zhou said her decision to join the firm was influenced by positive feedback from clients at her previous position, noting that “Robinson+Cole provides a full-service offering, which makes things more efficient for our clients.” Read more about the team in the press release

Capital Markets + Securities Team Pleased to Represent Blue World Acquisition Corporation in IPO

Robinson+Cole’s Capital Markets + Securities Team (the Team) was pleased to represent Blue World Acquisition Corporation (Blue World), a special purpose acquisition corporation, in its recent initial public offering. On February 2, 2022, Blue World completed its $92 million initial public offering (including units sold upon the full exercise of over-allotment option) of 9,200,000 units at $10 per unit. The Team advising on the offering was led by Team Chair, Arila Zhou, and included Yang Xu and Tiange (Tim) Chen. Read more.

Robinson+Cole Receives 40 First-Tier Metropolitan Rankings and Four National Rankings in Latest U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”

Robinson+Cole received 40 first-tier metropolitan rankings, including 28 in the city of Hartford, in the 2022 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.” Law firms included in the publication are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers.

Robinson+Cole also received four national rankings: Tier 1 ranking for Land Use & Zoning Law, Tier 2 rankings for Information Technology Law and Real Estate Law, and a Tier 3 ranking in Labor Law - Management. Read more in the press release. 

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

65 Robinson+Cole lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022. Of the 65 lawyers from across the firm’s practice groups and offices named to the list, 49 are from Connecticut. The firm continues to have the highest number of recognized lawyers in the state. Robinson+Cole also has the highest number of listed lawyers in Connecticut in the areas of environmental law and insurance law.

Additionally, the following five lawyers were named the Best Lawyers® 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” in Hartford, Connecticut, in the noted practice areas: Patrick M. Birney in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Michael F. Maglio in Banking and Finance Law, Robert S. Melvin in Environmental Law, Joey Lee Miranda in Energy Law and Jacqueline Pennino Scheib in Trademark Law. Peter V. Lacouture was also named a Best Lawyers® 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” in Providence, Rhode Island in the area of Energy Law.

The second edition of Best Lawyers: “Ones to Watch” was also released, of which 17 total Robinson+Cole lawyers are listed in. The “Ones to Watch” recognition is given to attorneys who are earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. Read more in the press release.

Capital Markets + Securities Team Represents GrowGeneration Corp. in Recent Acquisitions

Robinson+Cole’s Capital Markets and Securities Team (the Team) was pleased to represent GrowGeneration Corp. (GrowGen), an owner and operator of a network of specialty hydroponic gardening stores, in the acquisition of Agron.io, a leading wholesale agriculture platform that allows commercial growers to manage their purchasing and logistics in one platform. Led by Team Chair Mitchell L. Lampert, Frank W. Eucalitto, Michael J. Kearney, Jr., Kayla C. O'Leary, Austin G. Provost, and Jacqueline Pennino Scheib advised GrowGen on the transaction. With this acquisition, announced on March 22, 2021, Agron.io Powered by GrowGeneration continues to be a one-stop destination for GrowGeneration's growing roster of commercial clients across the U.S. Read more.

In addition, the Team also represented GrowGen in its acquisition of Char Coir, an RHP-certified growing medium made from the highest-grade coconut fiber available. Char Coir's line of coco products is projected to add in excess of $15 million in revenue to GrowGen in 2021. Led by Team Chair Mitch Lampert, Michael Kearney, Kayla O'Leary Taylor A. Shea, Jacqueline Pennino Scheib and Adam T. Tamzoke advised GrowGen on the transaction. The acquisition was announced on March 15, 2021. Read more.

Capital Markets + Securities Team Represents GrowGeneration Corp. in Significant Transactions

Robinson+Cole’s Capital Markets and Securities Team (the Team) was pleased to represent GrowGeneration Corp. (GrowGen), an owner and operator of a network of specialty hydroponic gardening stores, in two recent transactions. On December 11, 2020, GrowGen completed its $150 million follow-on public offering of shares of common stock at $30 per share. GrowGen intends to use those net proceeds primarily to expand its network of stores through growth and acquisitions. The Team advising on the stock offering was led by Team Chair, Mitchell L. Lampert, and included Shant H. Chalian, Frank W. Eucalitto, and Adam T. Tamzoke. Read more.

The Team also was pleased to represent GrowGen in connection with its acquisition of Canopy Crop Management, an industry-leading silicic acid company that sells silicic acid-enriched fertilizers, which was announced on December 23, 2020. Led by Team Chair Mitchell Lampert, Robinson+Cole’s Megan E. Baroni, Frank Eucalitto, Michael J. Kearney, Jr., Kayla C. O'Leary Jacqueline Pennino Scheib and Emilee Mooney Scott advised GrowGen on the transaction. Read more.

Robinson+Cole Receives 36 First-Tier Metropolitan Rankings and Four National Rankings in Latest U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”

Robinson+Cole received 36 first-tier metropolitan rankings and four national rankings in the 2021 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.” The national rankings are in the areas of Information Technology Law, Labor Law - Management, Land Use & Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Law firms included in the publication are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Read more in the press release.

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

61 Robinson+Cole lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021. Of the 61 lawyers from across the firm’s practice groups and offices named to the list, 46 are from Connecticut. The firm continues to have the highest number of recognized lawyers in the state. Robinson+Cole also has the highest number of listed lawyers in Connecticut in the areas of environmental law and insurance law.

Additionally, the following six lawyers were named the Best Lawyers® 2021 “Lawyer of the Year” in Hartford, Connecticut, in the noted practice areas: Michael R. Enright in Litigation – Bankruptcy, Gregory R. Faulkner in Litigation – Construction, Virginia E. McGarrity in Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Joey Lee Miranda in Environmental Law, James P. Ray in Litigation – Environmental and Theodore J. Tucci in Health Care Law. Michael S. Giaimo was also named a Best Lawyers® 2021 “Lawyer of the Year” in Boston, Massachusetts, in the area of Land Use and Zoning Law.

The inaugural edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch was also released, of which 17 total Robinson+Cole lawyers are listed in. The “Ones to Watch” recognition is given to attorneys who are earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. Read more in the press release.

Mitch Lampert and Anna Wang Participate in Nasdaq Closing Bell Ringing Ceremony

Capital Markets + Securities Chair Mitchell L. Lampert and Counsel Anna Jinhua Wang joined R+C client, GrowGeneration, for the iconic closing bell ringing ceremony at Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square, New York on December 30, 2019. Mitch and Anna joined GrowGeneration CEO & Co-founder, Darren Lampert; President & Co-founder, Michael Salaman and others to ring the closing bell signifying the end of the trading session on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange. The ceremony celebrated GrowGeneration's listing on Nasdaq. Robinson+Cole has represented GrowGeneration, the largest hydroponic equipment supplier in the country, since its inception in 2014. See a photo from the closing bell ringing ceremony on the firm’s LinkedIn page.

Robinson+Cole Receives 33 First-Tier Metropolitan Rankings and Four National Rankings in Latest U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”

Robinson+Cole received 33 first-tier metropolitan rankings and four national rankings in the 2020 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.” The national rankings are in the areas of Information Technology Law, Labor Law - Management , Land Use & Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Law firms included in the publication are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Read more in the press release.

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

57 Robinson+Cole lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020. Of the 57 lawyers from across the firm’s practice groups and offices named to the list, 44 are from Connecticut. The firm continues to have the highest number of recognized lawyers in the state. Robinson+Cole also has the highest number of listed lawyers in Connecticut in the areas of environmental law, insurance law, and litigation-construction.

Additionally, the following four lawyers were named the Best Lawyers® 2020 “Lawyer of the Year” in Hartford, Connecticut, in the noted practice areas: Thomas P. Cody in Real Estate Law, Michael R. Enright in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, John B. Lynch Jr. in Mergers and Acquisitions Law, and Theodore J. Tucci in Insurance Law. Kathleen M. Porter was also named a Best Lawyers® 2020 “Lawyer of the Year” in Boston, Massachusetts, in the area of Information Technology Law. Read more in the press release.

Robinson+Cole Receives 36 First-Tier Metropolitan Rankings and Four National Rankings in Latest U.S. News – “Best Law Firms” Survey

Robinson+Cole received 36 first-tier metropolitan rankings in the 2019 “Best Law Firms” list published in U.S. News & World Report. The firm also received four national rankings: Tier 2 rankings for Land Use & Zoning Law and Real Estate Law and Tier 3 rankings for Information Technology Law and Labor Law - Management.

The rankings are presented in tiers, on both the national and metropolitan lists, by practice area. Rankings are based on surveys in which major clients and lawyers are asked to rate the law firms they consider best in their practice areas. The full methodology can be found at http://bestlawfirms.usnews.com/methodology.aspx.

View the complete list of first-tier metropolitan rankings.

51 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

A total of 51 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named Super Lawyers® in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island for 2018. In addition, 32 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.” The Super Lawyers designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas. An explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology can be found here. View the list of recognized attorneys and their areas of practice.

Robinson+Cole Receives 37 First-Tier Metropolitan Rankings and 3 National Rankings in Latest U.S. News – Best Law Firms Survey

Robinson+Cole received 37 first-tier metropolitan rankings in the 2018 “Best Law Firms” list published in U.S. News & World Report.

The firm also received three national rankings: Tier 2 ranking for Real Estate Law and Tier 3 rankings for Information Technology Law and Land Use & Zoning Law.

The rankings are presented in tiers, on both the national or metropolitan lists, by practice area. Rankings are based on surveys in which major clients and lawyers are asked to rate the law firms they consider best in their practice areas.

View a complete list of the firm's first-tier metropolitan rankings in the news release.

Fifty-Nine Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018

Fifty-nine Robinson+Cole lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018 (Copyright 2017 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC). Of the 59 lawyers from across the firm’s practice groups and offices named to the list, 49 are from Connecticut. The firm continues to have the highest number of recognized lawyers in the state.

Additionally, the following six lawyers were named the Best Lawyers® 2018 “Lawyer of the Year” in Hartford, Connecticut, in the noted practice areas: Dennis C. Cavanaugh in Litigation – Construction; Stephen E. Goldman in Insurance Law; Stuart D. Rosen in Litigation – Banking and Finance; Edward J. Samorajczyk Jr. in Securities / Capital Markets Law; William T. Sellay in Mergers and Acquisitions Law; and Theodore J. Tucci in Health Care Law.

See a complete listing of all Robinson+Cole's ranked lawyers in the press release.

Robinson+Cole Receives 34 First-Tier Metropolitan Rankings and 3 National Rankings in Latest U.S. News – Best Law Firms Survey

Robinson+Cole received 34 first-tier metropolitan rankings, including 26 in the city of Hartford, in the 2017 “Best Law Firms” list published in U.S. News & World Report.

The firm also received three national rankings: Tier 2 rankings for Information Technology Law, Land Use & Zoning Law, and Real Estate Law.

The rankings are presented in tiers, on both the national or metropolitan lists, by practice area. Rankings are based on surveys in which major clients and lawyers are asked to rate the law firms they consider best in their practice areas.

View a complete list of the firm's first-tier metropolitan rankings in the news release.

Robinson+Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Lawyer Count in The Best Lawyers in America® 2017

Robinson+Cole was again recognized as having the highest number of Connecticut lawyers selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2017 (Copyright 2016 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC). Across the firm’s practice groups and offices, 57 lawyers were named to this year’s list, including 47 in Connecticut.

Additionally, the following four lawyers were named the Best Lawyers® 2017 “Lawyer of the Year” in Hartford, Connecticut, in the noted practice areas: Dennis C. Cavanaugh in Construction Law; Judith M. Keppelman  in Litigation – Trusts and Estates; Linda L. Morkan in Appellate Practice; and Edward J. Samorajczyk Jr. in Corporate Law.

See a complete listing of all Robinson+Cole's ranked lawyers in the news release.

Robinson+Cole Lawyer Appointed to National Conference for Community and Justice Board of Directors

Robinson+Cole lawyer Matthew J. Guanci, Jr., has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the National Conference for Community and Justice's (NCCJ) Connecticut/Western Massachusetts chapter. The NCCJ is a human relations organization that promotes inclusion and acceptance by providing education and advocacy while building communities that are respectful and just for all. Through advocacy, conflict resolution, and education, it advocates understanding and respect among all races, religions, and cultures. As the first NCCJ region established in the country, the Connecticut/Western Massachusetts chapter has a strong 80-year history.

Matthew Guanci Appointed to the ACG Connecticut Board of Directors

Robinson+Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Lawyer Count in The Best Lawyers in America® 2016

Robinson+Cole was again recognized as having the highest number of Connecticut lawyers selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2016 (Copyright 2015 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC). Across the firm’s practice groups and offices, 55 lawyers were named to this year’s list, including 45 in Connecticut.

Additionally, the following seven lawyers were named the Best Lawyers® 2016 “Lawyer of the Year” in Hartford, Connecticut, in the noted practice areas: Bruce B. Barth in Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law; Dennis C. Cavanaugh in Litigation – Construction; Stephen E. Goldman in Insurance Law; Joey Lee Miranda in Environmental Law; Craig A. Raabe in Litigation – Intellectual Property; Edward J. Samorajczyk, Jr., in Securities / Capital Markets Law; and William T. Sellay in Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Peter V. Lacouture was named the Best Lawyers® 2016 “Lawyer of the Year” in Energy Law in Providence, Rhode Island.

See a complete listing of all Robinson+Cole's ranked lawyers in the news release.

Robinson & Cole Receives 34 First-Tier Metropolitan Rankings and Three National Rankings in U.S. News – Best Lawyers Survey

Robinson & Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Attorney Count in Best Lawyers National Peer Review Survey

Robinson & Cole was again recognized as having the highest number of attorneys in Connecticut selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2014 (Copyright 2013 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). Across the firm's practice groups and offices, 56 attorneys were named to this year's list, including 48 in Connecticut and 2 who received the distinction for the first time.

Additionally, three lawyers were named "Lawyer of the Year" for 2014. Judith M. Keppelman was named Hartford Trusts and Estates "Lawyer of the Year," Dwight H. Merriam was named Hartford Litigation - Real Estate "Lawyer of the Year," and James A. Wade was named Hartford Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants "Lawyer of the Year."

Robinson & Cole Receives 32 First-Tier Metropolitan Rankings and Four National Rankings in U.S.News - Best Lawyers Survey

Ten Robinson & Cole Attorneys Selected as “Lawyers of the Year”

• Bruce B. Barth, Hartford Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law Lawyer of the Year
• Dennis C. Cavanaugh, Hartford Litigation - Construction Lawyer of the Year
• Michael R. Enright, Hartford Litigation - Bankruptcy Lawyer of the Year
• Richard A. Krantz, Stamford Securities Regulation Lawyer of the Year
• Dwight H. Merriam, Hartford Litigation - Land Use & Zoning Lawyer of the Year
• Earl W. Phillips, Jr., Hartford Environmental Law Lawyer of the Year
• Kathleen M. Porter, Boston Information Technology Law Lawyer of the Year
• Norman H. Roos, Hartford Banking and Finance Law Lawyer of the Year
• Robert H. Smith, Jr., Hartford Litigation - Trusts & Estates Lawyer of the Year
• James A. Wade, Hartford Litigation - Antitrust Lawyer of the Year

Connecticut Law Tribune Publishes Article Analyzing Connecticut Supreme Court Case on Subrogation

Mr. White’s article, “Favorable Ruling For Product Manufacturers,” discusses developments relevant to the business community, including a recent product liability decision involving the malfunction doctrine and other decisions pertaining to arbitration and workplace injuries.

Best Lawyers Names Five Robinson & Cole Attorneys as Lawyers of the Year, Most Chosen in the Hartford Community

• Stephen E. Goldman, Hartford Insurance Lawyer of the Year
• Edward J. Samorajczyk, Jr., Hartford Securities Lawyer of the Year
• W. Richard Smith, Jr., Hartford Environmental Lawyer of the Year
• Richard W. Tomeo, Hartford Tax Lawyer of the Year
• James A. Wade, Hartford Bet-the-Company Litigator of the Year

Robinson & Cole LLP Receives Most Connecticut First-Tier Rankings in Inaugural U.S.News - Best Lawyers Survey

Bill Kelleher Outlines Regulatory Developments at the Securities and Exchange Commission

Mr. Kelleher outlines the SEC’s new policies for handling securities investigations and suggests the implications arising from policies and some strategies in addressing them for companies and senior business leaders and management. These include encouraging high level officials and other individuals to cooperate in SEC investigations, streamlined procedures for issuing subpoenas and quickly pursuing investigations, creating five new units in the Division of Enforcement to focus on priority areas, and new enforcement priorities. The latter include pay-to-play practices of investment advisers relating to pension funds, regulation under the FCPA of companies doing business with foreign countries, insider trading and hedge funds. To read the article click here. Reproduced with permission from Executive Counsel Magazine.

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