Christopher P. Keefe

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• Mergers & Acquisitions

  AI M&A wave coming in the food and beverage sector

  This article covers the deal environment for AI technology in the food and beverage sector. Boston Corporate partner Chris Keefe, head of the Business & Finance Department, is quoted in the article discussing how he can see this space expanding as solutions mature in coming years.

  May 31, 2024
• Mergers & Acquisitions

  Mid-market M&A is still down but better times are coming in Q2, experts say

  Boston Corporate partner Chris Keefe, head of the Business & Finance Department, is quoted in this article covering outlook for middle-market deal flow in the second quarter. Chris discusses that deal pipelines are full, but it will depend on how much of that translates into execution.

  April 4, 2024
• Law360

  Veteran Nixon Peabody attorney to lead Healthcare practice

  This article covers the selection of Long Island partner Lindsay Maleson as leader of the Healthcare practice. In addition to profiling Lindsay, the article quotes Business & Finance Department head Chris Keefe. Illustrating growth across the Healthcare practice, the article also mentions Long Island Healthcare partner Jason Chimon as a member of NP’s 2023 new partner class, and Los Angeles Complex Disputes partner Jonah Retzinger and Rochester Healthcare counsel Scott Simpson as recent additions to the broader team.

  Nov 28, 2023
• Mergers & Acquisitions

  Optimism ahead in 2024 for mid-market M&A despite deal flow continuing to plummet

  Boston Corporate partner Chris Keefe, head of the Business & Finance Department, is quoted in this article discussing some positive signs in the middle market and why we could be seeing more deals getting done in this space compared with other segments.

  Oct 9, 2023
• Bloomberg Law

  Big Law M&A market sees reboot on possible interest rate easing

  Business & Finance Department Head and Boston Corporate partner Chris Keefe is quoted in this article on how the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions could potentially impact the M&A market in 2023. Chris explains how the market could be poised for an uptick in deals in response to more favorable interest rate developments.

  March 21, 2023
• Law360

  Law360 names attorneys who moved up the firm ranks in Q2

  This article on notable partner-level promotions during Q2 includes the appointment of Providence Labor & Employment partner Stacie Collier to Chief Talent Officer. In addition, NP’s recent appointments to department heads and practice group leaders were included: San Francisco Complex Commercial Disputes partner Tony Barron as Litigation Department chair, Boston Private Equity & Investment Funds partner John Beals as Investment Funds practice group leader, Boston Corporate partner Chris Keefe as Business & Finance Department chair, Los Angeles Corporate partner Shahzad Malik as Tax team co-leader, Washington DC Community Development Finance partner Matt Mullen as Community Development Finance practice group leader, and Albany Private Equity partner Todd Tidgewell as Corporate practice group leader.
  Aug 18, 2021
• Bloomberg Law

  Wake Up Call

  The following article features the selection of Albany partner Todd Tidgewell to lead the Corporate group, providing an overview of his practice and career, and his outlook for growing the group. Head of the Business and Finance Department and Boston partner Chris Keefe is mentioned for previously holding the Corporate PGL role.
  June 16, 2021
• Albany Business Review

  Albany partner named leader of Nixon Peabody's Corporate practice

  The following article features the selection of Albany partner Todd Tidgewell to lead the Corporate group, providing an overview of his practice and career, and his outlook for growing the group. Head of the Business and Finance Department and Boston partner Chris Keefe is mentioned for previously holding the Corporate PGL role.
  June 15, 2021
• Law360

  Nixon Peabody picks new Corporate practice leader

  The following article features the selection of Albany partner Todd Tidgewell to lead the Corporate group, providing an overview of his practice and career, and his outlook for growing the group. Head of the Business and Finance Department and Boston partner Chris Keefe is mentioned for previously holding the Corporate PGL role.
  June 15, 2021
• The Deal

  Movers & Shakers

  The following article features the selection of Albany partner Todd Tidgewell to lead the Corporate group, providing an overview of his practice and career, and his outlook for growing the group. Head of the Business and Finance Department and Boston partner Chris Keefe is mentioned for previously holding the Corporate PGL role.
  June 15, 2021
• Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

  Promotions

  This column of notable executive news highlights the selection of Boston Corporate partner Christopher Keefe to lead the Business & Finance Department.
  May 20, 2021
• The Deal

  Movers & Shakers

  This column of notable executive news highlights the selection of Boston Corporate partner Christopher Keefe to lead the Business & Finance Department. CEO and managing partner Steve Zubiago is mentioned for previously holding that role.
  May 18, 2021
• Bloomberg Law

  Wake Up Call

  The following article features Boston Corporate partner Christopher Keefe’s selection to lead the Business & Finance Department, which comprises over 200 attorneys across the firm’s Corporate, Health Care, Global Finance, and Private Clients practices.
  May 13, 2021
• Mergers & Acquisitions

  Nixon Peabody promotes Christopher Keefe

  The following article features Boston Corporate partner Christopher Keefe’s selection to lead the Business & Finance Department, which comprises over 200 attorneys across the firm’s Corporate, Health Care, Global Finance, and Private Clients practices.
  May 12, 2021
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  Dealmaking under quarantine: 8 private equity and M&A pros share strategies while social distancing

  This Q&A roundup on dealmaking during the age of COVID-19 features Boston-based Corporate practice group leader Chris Keefe’s best practices, including reaching out to colleagues and clients to check on the hardships they may be facing and lending a hand as we all weather the storm together.
  April 29, 2020
• Law360

  Attorneys who moved up the firm ranks in Q2

  This roundup of second-quarter attorney promotions highlights Boston Global Finance partner Amy Charamba and Boston Corporate partner Chris Keefe, who were named to lead their respective practice groups.
  Aug 1, 2019
• The American Lawyer

  New Nixon Peabody corporate chief bullish on deal work despite market jitters

  Boston Corporate partner and practice group leader Chris Keefe talks to American Lawyer about his new leadership position in the firm, his view of the M&A market for 2019 and beyond, and the flood of new competition in the Boston legal industry.
  May 20, 2019
• The Deal

  Movers and Shakers

  This roundup of executive news includes the elevation of Boston Corporate partner Chris Keefe to leader of NP’s Corporate group.
  May 16, 2019
• Mergers & Acquisitions

  M&A wrap: Kroger, Lindsay Goldberg, PearlRock, Platinum Equity, American Express

  This article highlights the appointment of Boston Corporate partner Chris Keefe as leader of the corporate practice group.
  May 15, 2019
• Boston Business Journal

  Mass. M&A activity falls significantly in the third quarter

  Boston Corporate partner Chris Keefe is quoted extensively in this article on the slowdown in mergers and acquisitions in Massachusetts and whether dealmaking signals a slowing economy.
  Oct 18, 2018
• Boston Business Journal

  Local M&A Activity Heats Up in Early 2018, but Will It Last?

  Boston M&A and corporate transactions deputy practice group leader Chris Keefe is quoted in this article for his outlook on the pipeline of M&A deals involving Massachusetts businesses, saying it’s “fuller than it’s been in several years.”
  Feb 12, 2018
• Opportunities NB Blog

  What New Brunswick companies should know about New England’s building sector

  This Q&A features Boston M&A and Corporate Transactions partner Chris Keefe and recaps his presentation about doing business in the U.S. at Greenbuild, a conference focused on sustainable building and design.
  Dec 15, 2017
• The Eagle-Tribune

  Haffner's Sale Confirmed by Parties

  This article highlights the sale of 14 service stations in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.  Boston Private Clients partner Sarah Connolly and Boston M&A and Corporate Transactions partner Chris Keefe represented the Haffner family in the acquisition.

  March 25, 2015
• The Deal

  FactSet Acquires Research Firm Code Red

  This article notes financial data and analytics provider FactSet Research’s acquisition of privately held investment research management technology company Code Red. Boston M&A and Corporate Transactions partner Christopher Keefe and Boston M&A and Corporate Transactions associate Dustin Hawks are identified as Code Red’s legal counsel.
  Feb 9, 2015
• The Deal

  Sensata picks up PE-backed DeltaTech Controls

  This article notes that Sensata Technologies Holding will acquire DeltaTech Controls GmbH from private equity-backed CoActive Technologies Inc. for an enterprise value of $190 million. Business transactions practice group leader David Martland and partner Chris Keefe are noted as Sensata’s legal counsel.
  July 7, 2014
• Mergers & Acquisitions

  First-Quarter Deal Value Reached Highest Level Since 2008

  Boston Global Business & Transactions partner Chris Keefe discusses the market outlook for 2014.
  April 7, 2014
• Mergermarket

  Strong Deal Flow Expected in New England in 2014

  Boston Global Business & Transactions partner Chris Keefe discusses expectations for a strong New England deal climate in 2014.
  March 1, 2014