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Paul Hastings Advises Madison Fire & Rescue on Its Definitive Agreement to Be Acquired by 3M and Bain Capital
March 19, 2026
Paul Hastings LLP advised Madison Fire & Rescue on its definitive agreement to be purchased by a new joint venture established by 3M and Bain Capital.
Private Equity co-chair Brian Richards led the Paul Hastings team, which also included partners Jade-Alexandra Fearns and Jim Smulkowski and of counsel Catherine Kordestani.
More details about the transaction can be found here.
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