Casner & Edwards Partner Peter F. Cifichiello represented Connected Systems Partners, a New England-based engineering and technology staffing and recruitment firm, in its sale to Ikon Search. Cifichiello advised Connected Systems Partners on all legal aspects of the transaction, from initial negotiations and due diligence through the definitive agreement and closing. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Ikon Search is a New York-based recruitment agency offering tailored workforce solutions across direct hire, contract, RPO, staff augmentation, managed services, payroll, and executive search. Headquartered in Chelmsford MA, Connected Systems Partners offers technical staffing and recruiting services in engineering & information technology. The combination brings together the firms' industry expertise, client relationships and recruiting resources to support continued growth in the technology sector.
A partner in Casner’s Corporate Group, Cifichiello advises small and mid-cap companies, professional service providers, investment entities, and financial institutions on a wide range of corporate transactional matters. His practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, equity and convertible financings, and corporate structuring and governance. He also counsels clients on commercial transactions that involve vendor and consumer services, licensing, shareholder rights, and executive employment issues. Cifichiello works closely with clients to manage deals from start to finish. In addition, he frequently serves as outside general counsel, offering strategic guidance tailored to each client’s business objectives, risk tolerance, corporate structures, intellectual property, and financial position.
