When leading US and international companies consider mergers, acquisitions, or selling all or a portion of their business, they rely on Kevin Collins for his cutting-edge perspective and transformative solutions.
With decades of experience crafting deals that routinely run into the billions of dollars, Kevin guides clients on M&A, sales, equity and debt financings, strategic partnerships, collaboration agreements, corporate governance, licensing, and securities offerings, including IPOs. He has deep experience across an enviable collection of transactions for preeminent healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical device, technology, and food service companies.
Working closely with a company’s in-house legal team, Kevin first seeks to understand the client’s business and goals in-depth, laying the foundation for relationships that thrive long after a deal closes. Clients appreciate the time he invests in getting to know them, his practical approach, and clear and concise advice on complex issues. Not afraid to take a position and advise clients on what they should do, Kevin is a strong leader who moves matters forward efficiently and effectively.
My job is to solve my clients’ problems. I give them clear recommendations on what they should do, not just a list of alternatives.
Representative Matters
- Represented Albertsons Companies, Inc. in its announced merger with Kroger valued at $25 billion and its announced $2.4 billion asset sale to C&S Wholesale Grocers LLC in connection with the proposed merger with Kroger. Both transactions were terminated following an adverse regulatory ruling.
- Represented Snyder’s-Lance in its $6.1 billion sale to Campbell Soup Company
- Represented Swiss-based Lonza Group Ltd. in its $5.5 billion acquisition of Capsugel SA
- Represented Snyder’s-Lance in its $1.8 billion acquisition of Diamond Foods Inc.
- Represented Lonza Group Ltd. in a carve-out and $630 million sale of its water care business to Platinum Equity
- Represented US Foods Holding Corp (NYSE:USFD) in its $1.175 billion initial public offering
- Represented Lonza Group Ltd. in a $2.3 billion rights offering and an $865 million accelerated book building offering
Credentials
Service / Recognition
Overview
When leading US and international companies consider mergers, acquisitions, or selling all or a portion of their business, they rely on Kevin Collins for his cutting-edge perspective and transformative solutions.
With decades of experience crafting deals that routinely run into the billions of dollars, Kevin guides clients on M&A, sales, equity and debt financings, strategic partnerships, collaboration agreements, corporate governance, licensing, and securities offerings, including IPOs. He has deep experience across an enviable collection of transactions for preeminent healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical device, technology, and food service companies.
Working closely with a company’s in-house legal team, Kevin first seeks to understand the client’s business and goals in-depth, laying the foundation for relationships that thrive long after a deal closes. Clients appreciate the time he invests in getting to know them, his practical approach, and clear and concise advice on complex issues. Not afraid to take a position and advise clients on what they should do, Kevin is a strong leader who moves matters forward efficiently and effectively.
My job is to solve my clients’ problems. I give them clear recommendations on what they should do, not just a list of alternatives.
Areas of Focus
Representative Matters
- Represented Albertsons Companies, Inc. in its announced merger with Kroger valued at $25 billion and its announced $2.4 billion asset sale to C&S Wholesale Grocers LLC in connection with the proposed merger with Kroger. Both transactions were terminated following an adverse regulatory ruling.
- Represented Snyder’s-Lance in its $6.1 billion sale to Campbell Soup Company
- Represented Swiss-based Lonza Group Ltd. in its $5.5 billion acquisition of Capsugel SA
- Represented Snyder’s-Lance in its $1.8 billion acquisition of Diamond Foods Inc.
- Represented Lonza Group Ltd. in a carve-out and $630 million sale of its water care business to Platinum Equity
- Represented US Foods Holding Corp (NYSE:USFD) in its $1.175 billion initial public offering
- Represented Lonza Group Ltd. in a $2.3 billion rights offering and an $865 million accelerated book building offering
Credentials
Admissions
- New York, 1981
Education
- Seton Hall University School of Law, JD, 1980
- Fordham University, BA, 1976
Court Admissions
- US District Court, Southern District of New York
Service / Recognition
Awards
- Law360 MVP, Capital Markets, 2016
- New York Metro Super Lawyers, Mergers & Acquisitions and Securities & Corporate Finance, 2014-2017
- Legal 500 US, M&A Corporate and Commercial, Middle-Market ($500-$999M), 2018-2021