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Biotech Focused On Developing Non-Opioid Therapeutics to Alleviate Pain Announced IPO

Sullivan was issuer's counsel for Chromocell Therapeutics Corporation, a clinical-stage biotech company focused on developing and commercializing new, non-opioid therapeutics to alleviate pain, in their $6.6 million initial public offering of common stock.

The Sullivan team was led by David Danovitch, director of the firm’s Corporate Department, with partners Charles E. Chambers Jr., Aaron Schleicher and associate Brian Hurley. Sullivan has developed a strength in working with entrepreneurial biotech and tech companies in the U.S. and in Israel.

David E. Danovitch, Charles E. Chambers Jr. and Brian P. Hurley

Environmental Technology Company Acquires a Leading Industrial Air Filtration Company

The environmental technology company, Nederman Holding AB, represented by Sullivan, recently acquired a leading industrial air filtration company RoboVent, significantly strengthening its North American position by becoming the number one player within the U.S. weld fume extraction segment. Sullivan has provided acquisition advice to Nederman since 2017. Sullivan’s Environment & Natural Resources group handled preparation of environmental provisions of the purchase agreement and disclosure schedules and advised as to regulatory compliance at the target company.

Michael J. Student, Avinash R. Rao, Amy E. Sheridan, Erika L. Todd, Douglas S. Stransky and Ida J. Vanto

Sullivan Shares Cross-Border Deal of the Year Award With Two Clients at M&A Advisor Awards

In November 2021, Sullivan together with its clients Merger & Acquisition Services, Inc., and International Transportation Marine Office, LLC (ITMA) received the Cross-Border Deal of the Year ($50 to $100 million) Award, at the 20th Annual M&A Advisor Awards in New York City. The award was given for the sale of ITMA to MS Amlin Underwriting Limited, a UK company. Don Kaitz retained his role as chairman of Arizona-headquartered ITMA, and the business continued to be led by Eric Kaitz, Chief Executive Officer. Earlier in 2021, Douglas Stransky and Michael Student, along with Merger & Acquisition Services Inc., advised ITMA and the Kaitzes.

Partner and head of Sullivan's International Tax Group, Douglas Stransky, commented, "We are thrilled to receive this honor and be together in-person with our clients and friends, Merger & Acquisition Services, Inc. and Don and Eric Kaitz, and proud to have collaborated with them on this sale."

Douglas S. Stransky and Michael J. Student

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May 10, 2023

–Client Alert

SEC Adopts Amendments to Share Repurchase Disclosure

Sullivan Client Alert

May 8, 2023

–Client Alert

Form BE-12 – Affirmative BEA Reporting Obligations for Foreign-Owned Entities

Sullivan Client Alert

March 20, 2023

–Client Alert

SEC’s Proposed Changes to Regulation S-P Would Overhaul Records and Information Requirements of Covered Institutions

Sullivan Client Alert

November 10, 2022

–Client Alert

SEC Adopts Rules Requiring Compensation Clawback Policies

Sullivan Client Alert

September 13, 2022

–Publication

Second Circuit Could Upend Syndicated Loan and CLO Markets

Bloomberg Law

August 10, 2022

–Interview

How I Made Partner: 'The Firm Was Familiar With My Practice, Experience and Abilities,' Says Angela Gomes of Sullivan & Worcester

Law.com

April 13, 2022

–Client Alert

Proposed Bipartisan Amendments to the Opportunity Zone Statute Could Have a Significant Effect on Current and Potential Investors

Sullivan Client Alert

February 17, 2022

–Publication

Environmental Considerations

Organizing, Financing, and Advising a Massachusetts Business

January 31, 2022

–Client Alert

SEC’s Increased Scrutiny of Climate Risk and Disclosures Likely to Lead to Agency Rulemaking

Sullivan Client Alert

December 1, 2021

–Publication

Forecasting Distressed Trading Markets of 2022

Turnarounds & Workouts

August 11, 2021

–Client Alert

Nasdaq Adopts New Requirements for Board Diversity

Sullivan Client Alert

July 6, 2021

–Publication

Can the Federal Reserve Jumpstart the Distressed Debt Markets?

New York Law Journal

May 3, 2021

–Client Alert

Irish Digital Firms Now on the Clock to Comply with Anti-Money Laundering Rules

Sullivan Client Alert

April 20, 2021

–Publication

Opportunity Zone Regulations – White Paper

Sullivan Client Alert

March 24, 2021

–Publication

5 Business Insights and Trends on China – Israel Relations in the Year of the Ox

Calcalist

March 19, 2021

–Client Alert

Cooking Up Pandemic Relief: the Restaurant Revitalization Fund and Grants to Food and Beverage Providers

Sullivan Client Alert

February 3, 2021

–Publication

Hold the Bull by the Horns: What Will the Year of Trade in China Look Like?

BusinessNews

January 19, 2021

–Client Alert

Key Provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 for Businesses and Individuals

Sullivan Client Alert

January 15, 2021

–Client Alert

Identify and Report “Control” Investors: The Corporate Transparency Act of 2020

Sullivan Client Alert

December 9, 2020

–Client Alert

SEC Changes Rules to Improve Deal Flow for Private Companies and Investors

Sullivan Client Alert

October 19, 2020

–Client Alert

SEC Adopts Comprehensive Funds of Funds Rule

Sullivan Client Alert

October 2, 2020

–Client Alert

SEC Adopts Amendments to Modernize Shareholder Proposal Rules

Sullivan Client Alert

September 1, 2020

–Client Alert

SEC Amends Definitions of "Accredited Investor" and "Qualified Institutional Buyer"

Sullivan Client Alert

August 21, 2020

–Client Alert

Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020

Sullivan Client Alert

July 2, 2020

–Client Alert

An Update on the Paycheck Protection Program

Sullivan Client Alert

June 26, 2020

–Client Alert

SEC Provides Additional Disclosure Considerations for Companies Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19) as the End of the Second Quarter Approaches

Sullivan Client Alert

June 24, 2020

–Client Alert

SEC Revises Rules for Financial Statements Required for Acquisitions and Dispositions of Businesses and Real Estate

Sullivan Client Alert

June 18, 2020

–Client Alert

SBA Releases New Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Applications and Instructions

Sullivan Client Alert

May 13, 2020

–Client Alert

SBA and Treasury Finally Provide Promised Guidance on Borrowers’ Good Faith Certification under the Paycheck Protection Program

Sullivan Client Alert

May 11, 2020

–Client Alert

Nasdaq Provides Temporary Relief from Shareholder Approval Rules

Sullivan Client Alert

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Corporate

Viewpoints

Biotech Focused On Developing Non-Opioid Therapeutics to Alleviate Pain Announced IPO

Environmental Technology Company Acquires a Leading Industrial Air Filtration Company

Sullivan Shares Cross-Border Deal of the Year Award With Two Clients at M&A Advisor Awards

Viewpoints

SEC Proposes Optional Semiannual Interim Reporting Framework

Foreign Private Issuers’ Directors and Officers to Be Subject to Section 16 Reporting

FINRA’s Small-Cap Sweep: Strategic Steps for Broker-Dealers

FINRA Launches Targeted Review of Small-Cap Foreign Offerings

Sullivan & Worcester Submits Comment to SEC on Foreign Private Issuer Definition

Breaking: FinCEN Removes BOI Reporting Requirements for U.S. Companies and U.S. Persons

SEC Expands Confidential Submission Options for Issuers to Facilitate Capital Raising

New SEC Guidance May Lead to More 5% Shareholders Having to File Schedule 13Ds

SEC Approves NYSE and NYSE American Rule Changes Regarding Minimum Price Criteria Compliance Periods and the Use of Reverse Stock Splits

Breaking: Corporate Transparency Act Back in Effect with New Filing Deadline on March 21, 2025

Nasdaq Changes Rules Regarding Minimum Bid Price Compliance Periods and Restricts the Use of Reverse Stock Splits

Breaking: Corporate Transparency Act on Hold Again

Breaking: Corporate Transparency Act Reinstated with Short Extension of Some Deadlines

Client Alert Update: How Nationwide CTA Preliminary Injunction Impacts Reporting Obligations

Corporate Transparency Act: Client Alert Update

How I Made Partner: 'Focus on Being Excellent, Taking Responsibility and Ownership of Matters,' Says Meghan Rohan of Sullivan & Worcester

Texas Court Blocks Federal Non-Compete Ban, Setting Up Appellate Challenge

Uncertainty Heightened as Two District Courts Reach Conflicting Conclusions on FTC Non-Compete Ban’s Enforceability

Real Estate Investment Trusts 2024 - USA

Deadline for Form 13F Filers for New Reporting Requirements on Executive Compensation Votes Rapidly Approaching

FTC Issues Final Rule Banning Non-Competes

Corporate Transparency Act Ruled Unconstitutional

Distressed Debt Investors Beware of Disqualified Lender Lists

Key Changes in China's Company Law which is Reshaping the Business Landscape for Foreign Investors, including Retroactive Implications

Corporate Transparency Act: Complying with Beneficial Ownership Rules

SEC Amends Deadlines and Other Rules for Reporting Beneficial Ownership on Schedules 13D and 13G

Are Syndicated Term Loans Securities? The Second Circuit Says No.

SEC Adopts Rules for Cybersecurity Disclosures

Fund Boards: Be Ready to Combat Cyber Risks

Why Having Right Legal Counsel Is Crucial For Crypto & Blockchain Business

Viewpoints

Sullivan Advises Lake Street Capital Markets as Underwriter on $25 Million NeoVolta Public Offering

Joonas Aho Elected to Board of the Finnish American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (New York)

Sullivan Advises Somatix in Merger with Vitalist

Sullivan Attorneys Selected to 2026 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Sullivan Attorneys Selected to 2026 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Sullivan Advises Boston Green in Recapitalization with Fort Point Capital

Sullivan Advises Trailblazer Merger Corp. on Business Combination with Cyabra

Sullivan Advises Diversified on Acquisition of Marine Money

Sullivan Advises Nineteen Group on Acquisition of The Lead

Sullivan Advises Sounds Profitable on Merger with Podcast Movement

Chambers Global Recognizes Sullivan in Israel for Corporate M&A

Sullivan & Worcester Attorneys Named to 2025 Top Lawyers List by Boston Magazine

Sullivan & Worcester Achieves National and Regional Rankings in 2026 Best Law Firms® Listings

Sullivan Attorneys Selected to 2025 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Sullivan Attorneys Selected to 2025 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Sullivan & Worcester Announces Creation of Small-Firm Task Force to Address Latest FINRA Small-Cap IPO Sweep

PE Industry Primed To Capitalize On Trump 401(k) Order

Trump's 401(k) Change: What Administrators and Employees Need to Know

401(k) EO Part of Wider Democratization Trend, Says Sullivan & Worcester

Sullivan & Worcester Associate Chinyere S. Okogeri Selected for 2025 ACG Boston Accelerator Program

Sullivan Represents Truliant Consulting in Acquisition by ELIQUENT Life Sciences

Speed Vs. Safety: The High-Stakes Game Of AI Power Politics

Big Law Transactional Partner Hiring Picks Up in Series of Recent Laterals

Sullivan Continues Expanding Investment Management Team

Sullivan & Worcester Hires Ex-Mayer Brown Atty In DC

Sullivan & Worcester Adds to Investment Management Practice in D.C. with Veteran Adviser Stephanie Monaco

Sullivan & Worcester Attorneys Named to 2024 Top Lawyers List by Boston Magazine

Sullivan & Worcester Achieves National and Regional Recognition in the 2025 Best Law Firms® Rankings

Sullivan Attorneys Recognized by New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Sullivan Attorneys Named 2024 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Past Events

Viewpoints

SEC Adopts Amendments to Share Repurchase Disclosure

Form BE-12 – Affirmative BEA Reporting Obligations for Foreign-Owned Entities

SEC’s Proposed Changes to Regulation S-P Would Overhaul Records and Information Requirements of Covered Institutions

SEC Adopts Rules Requiring Compensation Clawback Policies

Second Circuit Could Upend Syndicated Loan and CLO Markets

How I Made Partner: 'The Firm Was Familiar With My Practice, Experience and Abilities,' Says Angela Gomes of Sullivan & Worcester

Proposed Bipartisan Amendments to the Opportunity Zone Statute Could Have a Significant Effect on Current and Potential Investors

Environmental Considerations

SEC’s Increased Scrutiny of Climate Risk and Disclosures Likely to Lead to Agency Rulemaking

Forecasting Distressed Trading Markets of 2022