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Farrar Scientific Acquisition by Trane Technologies highlighted in Texas Lawbook and Global Legal Chronicle

October 26, 2021 Texas Lawbook & Global Legal Chronicle

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Texas Lawbook and the Global Legal Chronicle highlighted Foley’s work with Farrar Scientific in its $250m acquisition by Trane Technologies earlier this month. Foley’s Chris Converse served as the lead legal counsel and additional Foley partners included Chris Babcock, Michael Donohue, Stephen Gilles and Holden Brooks, with assistance from associate Kyndle Bennett.

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Christopher Converse
Christopher J. Babcock
Michael J. Donohue
Stephen J. Gilles
Kyndle Bennett

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Christopher Converse

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Dallas 2149994903

Christopher J. Babcock

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Dallas 2149994370

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Michael J. Donohue

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Stephen J. Gilles

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