Kristin A Fanto

Associate

Kristin A Fanto

Associate

Kristin Fanto guides businesses through the intricacies of corporate transactions. With a comprehensive end-to-end approach, she offers strategic counsel to clients engaged in various stages of corporate transactions. From small start-ups to large corporations, Kristin’s practice is focused on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and public company transactions, securities law compliance and reporting, venture capital financings, and general corporate matters.

Kristin frequently represents issuers in initial and follow-on public offerings, and she regularly advises public companies in various industries on SEC compliance, reporting and governance matters. She also regularly serves as counsel in merger and acquisition transactions involving private and public companies in various industries. Additionally, she represents issuers and investors in venture capital, private equity, and private placement transactions.

Kristin’s experience extends across diverse sectors such as innovative technology, healthcare, food & beverage, life sciences, and fashion. Known for her deep understanding of the complexities inherent in corporate transactions, Kristin takes pride in delivering strategic business solutions tailored to clients’ unique needs.

Affiliations

  • Member, Florida Bar
  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Member, Hillsborough County Bar Association

Community Involvement

  • Board Member, Embarc Collective Young Professionals Board
  • Office Lead, Boys and Girls Clubs of America National Partnership
27 October 2023 Deals and Wins

Foley Advises Steve Madden in Acquisition of Almost Famous

Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal advisor to Steven Madden Ltd., a leading designer and marketer of fashion footwear, accessories, and apparel, in its acquisition of privately held Almost Famous.
19 October 2023 Deals and Wins

Foley Represents Jelly Belly Candy Company in its Sale to Ferrara Candy Company

Foley & Lardner LLP advised Jelly Belly Candy Company in its agreement to be sold to Ferrara Candy Company.
28 July 2023 Deals and Wins

Foley Represents PaceMate in Strategic Investment from Lead Edge Capital

Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal counsel to PaceMate, a market-leading cardiac data management platform, in its strategic growth investment from Lead Edge Capital, a technology-focused investment fund that has invested in leading companies such as Duo Security, Toast, Spotify, Wise, Alibaba Group, and Grafana.
04 January 2023 Deals and Wins

Foley Advises General Informatics on Acquisition of VAZATA’s MSP Division

Foley & Lardner LLP advised General Informatics, a Rosewood Private Investments (RPI) portfolio company, on its acquisition of VAZATA’s Managed Services Division.
13 September 2022 In the News

Foley’s Representation of DCG One in Latest Acquisition Highlighted in Legal Press

Foley & Lardner LLP is highlighted in legal press for its representation of DCG One, the Seattle-based marking services organization, in its acquisition of Corporate Communications Group (CCG), an integrated commercial print and direct marketing company.
06 September 2022 Press Releases

Foley Represents DCG ONE in Acquisition of Corporate Communications Group

Foley & Lardner LLP represented DCG ONE, a Seattle-based marketing services organization, in its acquisition of Corporate Communications Group (CCG), an integrated commercial print and direct marketing company based in Marlboro, Maryland.