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Heather D. Rahilly

Partner, Attorney at Wiggin and Dana

Large firm (101 to 500 attorneys)Stamford, CT Website +1 203 363 7603 LinkedIn
Co-Chair of the firm’s Private Equity Practice GroupCo-Chair of the firm’s Mergers and Acquisitions Practice Groupmember of Wiggin’s Executive CommitteeAssociation for Corporate GrowthWomen in M&A Section of the American Bar AssociationWomen’s Association of Venture and Equity (WAVE)member of wiggin(x)Works with buyers & sellers

About

Heather D. Rahilly, a Partner at Wiggin and Dana, advises buyers and sellers on middle-market mergers and acquisitions. She represents private equity funds, family offices, and public corporations. Heather concentrates on purchase, sale, and investment transactions. She handles domestic and international acquisitions, divestitures, and carve-outs. Heather co-chairs the Private Equity Practice Group and the Mergers and Acquisitions Practice Group. Through wiggin(x), she represents venture capital investors and women-owned founders. She works on private equity investments and co-investments in public and private companies. Heather has completed several healthcare transactions on the investor side and the company side.

Who is a good fit for Heather D. Rahilly

  • Private equity funds pursuing buy-side or sell-side middle-market acquisitions.
  • Family offices completing a purchase, sale, or investment transaction.
  • Founders selling a SaaS or software company.
  • Healthcare companies and investors completing an acquisition or a sale.

Education and admissions

Education
  • University of Connecticut School of Law, J.D., 2007
  • George Washington University, B.A., 2003
Bar admissions
New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Florida

Recognition

  • The Legal 500 New York Elite (2025)
  • The Legal 500 (2024-2025)

Specialties

Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representationPrivate equity platform and add-on dealsRollover equity and recapitalizations

Deal profile

Typical deal size
Any deal size
Remote work
In-person / regional

Frequently Asked Questions

Heather D. Rahilly advises on recapitalizations, leveraged buyouts, and joint ventures. She also handles leveraged dividends in those transactions. Heather covers related governance matters alongside the purchase or sale.

Heather D. Rahilly advises automotive, manufacturing, and retail businesses on purchase and sale transactions. She also works with consumer products, media, and marketing companies. Heather handles data analytics and financial technology deals as well.

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