The M&A Advisor, a premier global network of M&A, turnaround, and finance professionals, recognized Robinson+Cole with two awards during the 15th Annual M&A Advisor Awards, held at the New York Athletic Club on November 9. The first award presented to the firm was in the Restructuring Deal of the Year(Over $100MM) category, and the second award received by the firm was in the Private Equity Deal of the Year(From $10MM - $25MM)category.

The Restructuring Deal of the Year award was given in recognition of the work Robinson+Cole performed on the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of O.W. Bunker, one of the world's largest suppliers of fuel oil to the shipping industry. Robinson+Cole was co-counsel for the debtor along with Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP. The firm was also named a finalist for Energy Deal of the Year regarding the same restructuring. Accepting the award on behalf of the firm was Patrick M. Birney and Michael R. Enright, co-chairs of Robinson+Cole’s Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights Group.

 “We are thrilled to be presented with this award,” said Patrick Birney. “The case easily could have spiraled out of control, but the diligent efforts of the professionals to address the conflicting interests of multiple constituencies turned into a unique opportunity for a collaborative resolution for the benefit of all parties, and we are pleased to have been a part of that effort and its result.”

The Private Equity Deal of the Year award was presented in recognition of Robinson+Cole’s work in connection with the acquisition of Vulcan Machine by Talon Innovations Corporation, a portfolio company of Graycliff Partners LP. Robinson+Cole represented Talon Innovations, which provides proprietary products and custom machining services to industries such as semiconductor capital equipment, medical device, and aerospace. Stephen P. Hanson, a member of Robinson+Cole's business transactions group, accepted the award on behalf of the firm.

An independent panel of judges selected the winners out of a group of finalists chosen from an initial slate of nominees. The M&A Advisor Awards were established in 2002 to recognize the leading dealmakers, firms, and transactions.

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