Rich Cicchillo focuses his practice on domestic and international mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. He also has extensive experience in intellectual property development and licensing transactions. Mr. Cicchillo is certified in commercial and business French by La Chambre de commerce et de l'industrie de Paris. Although he advises mid-market and large-cap companies in a variety of industries, Mr. Cicchillo has significant experience in the building products, industrial equipment, aerospace and defense, and telecommunications industries. He frequently advises French-speaking companies on their U.S. investments and operations, and has represented the French Consulate in Atlanta for many years. Mr. Cicchillo has advised a number of investment fund principals in connection with their arrangements with financial sponsors and joint venture partners - both on fund formation and upon exit. Mr. Cicchillo joined the firm in October 1994 and became a partner in 2001. He is the team leader of the firm's Mergers & Acquisitions and Securities practice, as well as a member of the firm's Executive Committee. In 2012, Mr. Cicchillo was recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions Law for the fifth consecutive year. He is listed in the 2009, 2010 and 2011 editions of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business for Corporate/M&A. He was also recognized as one of Georgia Trend's 2008 "Legal Elite" for Business Law. Mr. Cicchillo was named a Georgia "Super Lawyer" in the areas of Corporate and International Law in 2008 and Mergers & Acquisitions in 2008, 2010 and 2011 by SuperLawyers magazine. He was named as a top "Dealmaker" of 2008 by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. In 2011, Mr. Cicchillo was recommended by Legal 500 US in the area of Mergers & Acquisitions and Buyouts. He is AV® rated by Martindale Hubbell. Professional & Community Activities Harvard Law Review, Editor Harvard Legal Aid Bureau, Member Clerkships U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit - Honorable Ed Carnes Experience Formation of a financial services company, Represented the principals of an investment management company in the formation of their private equity fund, including the acquisition of the legacy private equity portfolio of a major U.S. bank. Acquisition of General Electric's Hydro Equipment Business, Represented Andritz AG in the acquisition of the hydro power equipment business of General Electric, including GE's majority interest in GE Hydro Inepar do Brasil S.A., its research, design and production facilities in Canada and a multibillion dollar contract backlog. Sale of cross border business for Zodiac Marine & Pool, Represented Zodiac Marine & Pool in its sale of the "Sevylor" inflatables and towables business in the United States, Canada, Australia and Europe. Acquisition by Zodiac Aerospace, Represented Zodiac Aerospace in its acquisition of C&D Aerospace, an aircraft interiors manufacturer with operations in the United States, Canada, France, Brazil and Mexico. Acquisition by Zodiac Marine & Pool, Represented Zodiac Marine & Pool in its $327 million acquisition of Polaris Pool Holdings Corporation from private equity fund Quad-C Management. Acquisition program of Oldcastle Inc., Represented Oldcastle Inc., an international architectural and construction products company, in its acquisition program. Acquisition of a multinational gasket manufacturer by French private equity company, Represented a French private equity and its portfolio company in the leveraged acquisition from another private equity fund of a U.S. and U.K.-based manufacturer of gaskets and sealing solutions for high intensity industrial environments. Acquisition of sole-source packaging supplier for French pharmaceutical corporation, Represented a family-owned, French health and beauty products company in its acquisition of a financially-distressed company that was the client's sole supplier of specialized packaging for the client's products. Acquisition of stationery and quality paper business for a French paper manufacturer and distributor, Represented a family-owned French manufacturer and distributor of stationery and art quality paper in acquiring control of a U.S. distributor of similar products. Sale of engineered coatings facilities, Represented an international industrial products company in the disposition of six engineered coatings facilities to a subsidiary of a major aerospace equipment manufacturer. Formation for Atlanta-based private equity firm, Represented principals of an Atlanta-based private equity firm in the formation of two investment funds, including the acquisition of a legacy portfolio from a major banking institution. Acquisition of security and ornamental fence company, Represented an architectural and building products company in its acquisition of a leading manufacturer of security and ornamental fences and wire products from a private equity-led investor group. Sale of subsidiary of international manufacturer and buy-out of joint venture partner, Represented an international manufacturer in the sale of its gas fittings business, including operations in the United States, France and Mexico. In connection with this disposition, we represented our client in the buy-out of a joint venture partner in Mexico. Sale of a multinational drilling equipment business, Represented a Finnish pulp and paper and mining equipment manufacturer in the sale of a drilling equipment business, including facilities in the U.S., Canada, Australia and Indonesia. Sale of interest in real estate investment fund manager, Represented real estate investment company in connection with the sale of its interest in an investment fund manager to its joint venture partner. *Experience gained by attorney prior to joining Kilpatrick Townsend Publications 22 January 2010, FTC Updates HSR Act Thresholds, Legal Alerts 12 November 2009, Internal Reorganization Results in Improper Assignment of Software License Agreement with Damage Award of Almost Half Million Dollars, Legal Alerts 07 January 2009, FTC Updates HSR Act Thresholds, Legal Alerts News 06 September 2011, Kilpatrick Townsend Earns Record-Breaking Recognition in Annual Best Lawyers in America 2012, News Releases 15 June 2011, Kilpatrick Townsend Recognized by Prestigious 2011 Legal 500 US, News Releases 13 June 2011, Kilpatrick Townsend Again Earns Highest Recognition From CHAMBERS USA 2011, News Releases 02 March 2011, Kilpatrick Townsend Once Again Achieves Top Recognition in 2011 Georgia Super Lawyers, News Releases 04 October 2010, Kilpatrick Stockton Supports New Global Online Safety Message: "Stop. 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