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We are pleased to announce that Zachary J. Moore has joined the firm as a partner in its Investment Management Practice. Mr. Moore focuses on the organization and operation of private investment funds across a variety of investment strategies, including private credit, special... Read more
Finn Dixon & Herling LLP announced that Partner, Neil Ruben, has been elected vice-chair of the Mergers and Acquisitions Committee of the Business Law Section of the New York State Bar Association. Read more
We are pleased to announce that Jennifer Gong and Claire Stevens were elected partners of the Firm effective January 1, 2024. Read more
Finn Dixon & Herling is proud to join more than 90 leading law firms in the U.S., U.K., and Canada in partnering with Diversity Lab to continue building a culture of inclusion for people with disabilities by implementing various Disability Inclusion Commitments developed by... Read more
On November 16 and 17, 2023, FDH attorneys and business professionals volunteered with Person to Person (“P2P”) at its Stamford warehouse to help sort and assemble food items in support of P2P’s annual distribution of Thanksgiving dinners. Each year, P2P distributes thousands of... Read more
A federal court has ruled in favor of Veronica-May Clark in her lawsuit challenging the Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC)’s failure to treat her gender dysphoria for years. Read more
On October 12, 2023, Finn Dixon partner Jeff Plotkin, in his capacity as Chair of Connecticut Legal Services, Inc. (CLS), the State’s largest legal aid agency, and Madeleine Anderson, a CLS staff attorney, will be presenting at Yale University on the topic of “Connecticut Legal... Read more
Litigation partner David Allen argued before the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in an appeal of a commodities trader’s wire fraud convictions for alleged “spoofing.” Read more
Michael Spiro presents webinar on "Mastering Equity Rollovers in M&A Transactions: Strategies for Lawyers" for MyLawCLE and the Federal Bar Association. Please read more or watch the On-Demand program here. Read more
Michael Spiro was elected to serve as Chair of the Tax Section of the Connecticut Bar Association for a two year term commencing July 1, 2023. Read more
Heartwood Partners sale of plastic and metal components manufacturer Parkway Products to Clayens NP Group, a portfolio company of One Equity Partners. Read more
The Corporate/M&A practice and Litigation practice at Finn Dixon & Herling (FDH) have once again received the highest possible ranking from Chambers & Partners. The 2023 edition of Chambers USA ranks FDH as Band I Corporate/M&A (for the 20th straight year) and Band I Litigation... Read more
Michael Spiro presented on the topic of "Carried Interest in an Evolving Landscape" at the Foundation Research Associates Private Investment FundTax Master Class. See More Here. Read more
Represented an SEC-registered investment advisor, as agent and a lender, in connection with a senior secured credit facility made to providers of data centers used for computationally intensive non-mission-critical tasks (including a major focus on cryptocurrency mining).... Read more
Partners Deirdre Daly and David Allen will represent eight Ivy League universities and the Ivy League Council of Presidents in a federal class action in the District of Connecticut brought on behalf of a proposed class of student athletes. The plaintiffs allege that the Ivy... Read more
Represented SBIC Lender GarMark Partners in senior and mezzanine financings in connection with the acquisition of numerous companies, including Capital Pump & Equipment, a specialty pump rental and services platform. Read more
Tanyee Cheung receives 2023 Ladder Award. Read more
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Finn Dixon & Herling LLP is pleased to announce that David Allen, Matt Donaher and Rob Barbieri were elected partners of the Firm, and Ben Arrow, Ben Smyser and Kate Dougherty were promoted to the position of counsel, effective January 1, 2023. Read more
Finn Dixon & Herling secured the dismissal of breach of contract claims levied against an advertising agency in connection with a $700 million rebranding effort at Rite Aid. Read more
On May 23, 2022, former Finn Dixon & Herling (FDH) litigation partner Alfred Pavlis was sworn in as the First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Connecticut U.S. Attorney's Office. Read more
Finn Dixon & Herling recently raised funds and participated in the annual Hope in Motion Walk and Run for the benefit of patients at the Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center at Stamford Hospital. Read more
Finn Dixon & Herling welcomed three summer associates and one summer college intern this week. Each student was selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants from top law schools and colleges. Read more
Finn Dixon & Herling represented L Catterton as the lead investor in the Series B round fundraising for Savage X Fenty, a celebrity-backed lingerie brand. Read more
The Women’s Initiative Network recently hosted a personalized flower arranging class for attorneys at the firm. Read more
Finn Dixon & Herling advised Brand Velocity Group on its acquisition of the barbeque grill retailer BBQGuys, alongside former NFL stars including Peyton and Eli Manning. Read more
On April 27, 2020, FDH attorneys were highlighted for their pro bono work on behalf of veterans by the Connecticut Veterans Legal Center. Read more
Represented Metropolitan Partners Group Administration, LLC and its affiliates as agent and lenders in a senior secured loan facility to Global K9 Protection Group, LLC, a Veteran Owned and Operated business focused on delivering reliable, sustainable and compliant cargo... Read more
A Finn Dixon & Herling team won a victory at trial for a Green Mountain Coffee Roasters software administrator who the SEC had charged with insider trading. Read more
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In an article titled “’Historic’ Promotions Boost Stamford Law Firm’s Diversity,” the Stamford Advocate observed the increasing diversity among Finn Dixon & Herling’s partnership. Read more
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Finn Dixon & Herling LLP is pleased to announce that Tamu Lewis, Neil Ruben, and Julia Fish Snowden were elected partners of the Firm, and Thomas Aragona was promoted to the position of counsel, effective January 1, 2019. Read more
Finn Dixon & Herling would like to congratulate our colleague, William Tong, on his victory and election to be the next Attorney General for the State of Connecticut. William has been with the Firm since 2003 in our Litigation Department. During his time at FDH, he also served... Read more
In an appeal to the Second Circuit, a Finn Dixon & Herling team revived a lawsuit against Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. that had been dismissed by a federal trial court. A Second Circuit panel held that that a securities fraud class action stemming from Booz Allen Hamilton’s sale to... Read more
Finn Dixon & Herling vindicated the rights of two executives seeking indemnification for their costs in defending fraud claim arising from the $100 million sale of USES, an environmental cleanup company. Read more
Represented a finance company, as agent and a lender, in connection with a senior secured financing facility made to a leading insurance agency that provides world class asset and lifestyle protection with insurance, risk management, and benefit consulting services for... Read more