Dechert Advises Blue Torch Capital on Debt Financing for Transom Capital-Backed Halo Dream, Inc. to Acquire Baby Merlin

 
March 24, 2025

Dechert advised Blue Torch Capital, a U.S. middle-market direct lender offering bespoke credit solutions, on a new credit facility provided to Halo Dream, Inc. (Halo), a portfolio company of Transom Capital Group.

Proceeds from the credit facility were used by Halo to refinance debt and to fund the acquisition of Baby Merlin, an iconic designer and manufacturer of baby sleepwear products known for its patented “Magic Sleepsuit.”

Halo Dream, Inc., is a New York-based corporation and portfolio company of Transom Capital Group that designs, develops, markets and distributes infant babywear and accessories.

The Dechert team that advised Blue Torch Capital included global finance partner Avni Patel, along with associates Remy Lotero and Lei Zhu; intellectual property associate Spencer Joffrion; tax partner David Passey and associates Ishani Kundu and Josh Meyerson.

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