Richard Kohlberger
Partner
(o) (203) 325-5039
rkohlberger@fdh.com
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Rich represents clients in private equity and venture capital transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and a range of other corporate transactions. He also provides ongoing corporate advice to private companies.
Rich regularly handles matters including:
- Leveraged acquisitions and divestitures for private equity funds.
- Venture capital and growth equity investments.
- Add-on acquisitions and general representation of private companies.
Before joining the firm, he practiced in the Mergers and Acquisitions group at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in New York.
Representative Matters
- Leveraged acquisitions and divestitures for private equity funds.
- Venture capital and growth equity investments.
- Add-on acquisitions and general representation of private companies.
Honors
- Leader in Corporate/M&A, Chambers and Partners (2022-Present)
Practice Areas
- Private Equity & Venture Capital
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Corporate Governance
- Securities & Equity Financing Transactions
Previous Experience
- Associate, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Education
- New York University School of Law, J.D.
- New York University Annual Survey of American Law
- Covenant Theological Seminary, M.A., summa cum laude
- Vanderbilt University, B.A.
Admissions
- Connecticut
- New York

Richard Kohlberger
Partner
o: (203) 325-5039
rkohlberger@fdh.com
Vcard
Rich represents clients in private equity and venture capital transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and a range of other corporate transactions. He also provides ongoing corporate advice to private companies.
Rich regularly handles matters including:
- Leveraged acquisitions and divestitures for private equity funds.
- Venture capital and growth equity investments.
- Add-on acquisitions and general representation of private companies.
Before joining the firm, he practiced in the Mergers and Acquisitions group at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in New York.
Representative Matters
- Leveraged acquisitions and divestitures for private equity funds.
- Venture capital and growth equity investments.
- Add-on acquisitions and general representation of private companies.
Honors
- Leader in Corporate/M&A, Chambers and Partners (2022-Present)
Practice Areas
- Private Equity & Venture Capital
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Corporate Governance
- Securities & Equity Financing Transactions
Previous Experience
- Associate, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Education
- New York University School of Law, J.D.
- New York University Annual Survey of American Law
- Covenant Theological Seminary, M.A., summa cum laude
- Vanderbilt University, B.A.
Admissions
- Connecticut
- New York
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