George Ticknor represents banks, finance companies, public and private investment funds, and other financial institutions as general counsel in financings. George is outside counsel to public companies in the financial services and media industries. George also represents private equity funds, hedge funds, sponsor and other investor groups making investments and acquisitions. He has been involved in acquisitions and financings in a broad range of industries with special focus on the financial services, media, communications and telecommunication sectors. His experience encompasses also public debt issues and restructurings, securitization, second lien, and mezzanine financings. He also represents private equity portfolio companies and other operating companies in a range of industries including communications, financial services, and investment management.
Other Distinctions
George Ticknor was among the leading lawyers featured in the Chambers USA from 2004-2010. The guide, published for the first time in the U.S. in 2004, evaluates attorneys on the basis of client research. George was also recognized among the "Best Lawyers in America" in the 2006-2009 editions in the two specialties of Banking Law and Corporate Law and in 2010 in the four specialties of Banking Law, Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law.
December 21, 2011, Boston Business Journal Cites Edwards Wildman's Role in Apprenticeship Program at Inner-City School
November 29, 2011, Roxbury Students Learn There's More to Pro Basketball than Just the Game
NewStar Financial and Edwards Wildman Team up with Citizen Schools to Teach Sports Management to Roxbury Students
June 21, 2011, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge Recognized by Chambers USA in 17 Categories
August 10, 2010, Sixty EAPD Attorneys Recognized by the Best Lawyers in America
June 23, 2010, Chambers and Partners Recognizes EAPD in Nineteen Areas
March 5, 2010, EAPD Represents ABRY Partners in $1.2 Billion Acquisition of RCN Corporation
September 1, 2009, 62 EAPD Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers in America 2010
July 10, 2009, Boston's Best Lawyers Recognizes 29 EAPD Attorneys
June 12, 2009, Chambers and Partners Recognizes Firm in Nineteen Areas
February 4, 2009, 57 EAPD Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers in America 2009
October 7, 2008, Financial Crisis Update
October 7, 2008, Update on Lehman Brothers Insolvency Proceedings in the US, UK and Japan
October 1, 2008, Client Advisory - Senate Rescue Bill
June 13, 2008, Chambers and Partners Recognizes Firm in Twenty Areas
October 10, 2007, 57 EAPD Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers in America 2008
June 18, 2007, Chambers and Partners Recognizes Firm in Twenty Areas
September 5, 2006, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge Attorneys Recognized as "Best Lawyers in America"
June 7, 2006, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge Recognized By Chambers USA
May 6, 2005, A Seller's Perspective on Choosing the Right Buyer: The Differences Between Financial and Strategic Acquirers
Events
May 8, 2012, Boston, MA, General Counsel Roundtable Series
March 6, 2012, Boston, MA, General Counsel Roundtable Series
January 19, 2012, Boston, MA, General Counsel Roundtable Series
November 10, 2011, Boston, MA, General Counsel Roundtable Series
January 29, 2010, Boston, MA, Food for Thought Breakfast Series: Current Issues in the Credit Market
Lessons from the Great Recession - Loan Document Provisions
Industries
· Broadcasting
· Cable
· Telecommunications
· Wireless & Satellite