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United States > Finance > Capital markets: equity offerings
Goodwin has achieved high levels of activity in recent years, including in large-cap and mid-cap equity offerings. The capital markets team is known for its expertise in biotechnology and life sciences, especially buoyant sectors from a volume of offerings perspective. Healthcare, real estate and tech are also key sectors. Even with a slowdown in IPOs in the second half of 2022, the capital markets team was able to turn its sights to PIPEs, private placements and ATM offerings. Along with its extensive issuer client base, the firm has strong links to underwriters. In New York, Edwin O’Connor is co-chair of the capital markets team and is a member of the life sciences group, while Siavosh Salimi is noted for both life sciences and tech deals. Silicon Valley partner Bradley Weber is co-chair of the group and is a key figure in tech IPOs and other equity offerings. Boston’s Joseph Theis is also rated.Practice head(s):
Edwin O’Connor; Bradley Weber; James Barri
Other key lawyers:
Siavosh Salimi; Joseph Theis; Maggie Wong
Testimonials
‘Goodwin is a great firm and has provided excellent advice over the years. They have advised us on important transactions and are able to work through complicated issues with a focus on getting deals over the finish line.’
‘Maggie Wong has been our main point of contact and she is an excellent attorney. She has a great breadth of knowledge not only about securities laws but also about market practice and is a reliable source of clear and actionable legal advice.’
Key clients
Aerovate
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals
Entrada Therapeutics
MeridianLink, Inc.
Nuvalent
Olink Holding
PNMAC Capital Management LLC
PepGen
ThredUp, Inc.
Toast
Work highlights
- Advised Amylyx Pharmaceuticals on its $190m IPO.
- Advised Entrada Therapeutics on its $181m IPO.
United States > Dispute resolution > Corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense
Goodwin is knowledgeable of matters pertaining to the private sector, including conducting investigations for corporate boards, their audit committees and special committees. The department also has expertise in the financial, healthcare and pharma sectors, and routinely assists clients throughout the course of government inquiries. The team’s expertise is also frequently coveted by corporations in the full spectrum of enforcement, investigation and white-collar matters. Head of the team Richard Strassberg in New York is adept in FCPA compliance and investigations, SEC enforcement proceedings, and business and financial litigation. Jennifer Chunias in Boston has over twenty years of experience in government and internal investigations, while Grant Fondo in Silicon Valley advises clients on a range of regulatory and contested matters. Boston's Courtney Orazio represents companies and their directors and officers before federal and state regulators, and Kirk Ogrosky in Washington DC is proficient in False Claims Act defense. DC-based Ilene Albala joined the team in June 2022.Practice head(s):
Richard Strassberg
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘First to mind is the depth of expertise in the firm. They know their strengths and show no reluctance to use the talents of other specialists when circumstances warrant. They have no reluctance to pool expertise in search of the best answer for the issue at hand.’
‘Goodwin is a client-focused team who helped our law firm handle a tricky lawsuit against us. They reached an excellent result without unnecessary litigation.’
‘They are real trial lawyers. They know how to put together a case effectively and present facts in a compelling way.’
‘Knowledgeable, practical, and extremely responsive.’
‘Great depth of experience and expertise.’
‘Grant Fondo is an exceptional leader with vast experience and great judgment.’
Courtney Orazio shows poise and tenacity, she is an impressive litigator.’
‘Richard Strassberg is an excellent trial lawyer, and he has a tremendous ability to win over juries. He is a smart strategist and an incredibly hard worker.’
Key clients
Globoforce, Inc.
Alliance Family of Companies
PHH Mortgage Corp., PHH Home Loans, LLC, and Atrium Insurance Corp.
Health Benefit Advocates, Inc.
Former Chairman & CEO of Wells Fargo Bank N.A.
CEO & Owner of a U.S. Healthcare Company
Carlos Kepke, Tax Lawyer
Work highlights
- Acting as counsel to consulting company in FCA qui tam lawsuit pending in Los Angeles alleging conspiracy to defraud government and private insurers by causing health care providers to submit incorrect billing codes for “new and unproven” procedures purportedly not covered by Medicare or other insurance.
- Representing the former Chief Executive Officer of Wells Fargo Bank in securities litigation and governmental investigations arising from allegations that Wells Fargo opened millions of unauthorized accounts for customers.
- Representing the former head of sales and marketing at OneTaste in a federal investigation being conducted out of the United States Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of New York, related to allegations of international and national sex trafficking and financial fraud.
United States > Dispute resolution > Product liability, mass tort and class action - defense: consumer products (including tobacco) Tier 3
With tech and life sciences two of the core pillars of the firm’s industry focus, Goodwin is skilled at assisting clients within those sectors in the defense of product liability and mass tort claims brought against them in courts throughout the country. In this context, the team, which includes many members with advanced degrees in sciences, is particularly effective at developing expert witnesses and at explaining complex technical and scientific ideas to juries. New York-based partner Joanne Gray has a core focus on advising FDA-regulated food and beverage companies, including vitamins and supplements producers, across the spectrum of their advisory, regulatory and litigations needs; she co-heads the firm’s food practice which has ‘unparalleled experience, contacts and expertise’ in the field. As part of his wide-ranging litigation offering, Boston-based team head Richard Oetheimer regularly handles product liability and mass tort litigation on behalf of pharma companies, as well as manufacturers of foods and dietary supplements, cosmetics and consumer products.Practice head(s):
Richard Oetheimer
Other key lawyers:
Joanne Gray; Amanda Russo
Testimonials
‘Goodwin Procter is an exceptional firm with expertise in many areas. We have used them successfully in vitamins and supplements with full confidence in their advice and perspectives regarding FDA, claims, ingredients and potential litigation.’
‘Their experience, contacts and expertise are unparalleled and result in superior outcomes.’
‘They have advised us flawlessly regarding risks and opportunities in product liability, claims and FDA responses for inquiries, inspections and recalls. Additionally, they have been instrumental in advising consumer issues from inquiries to liability to injury. They act as true business partners and are indispensable team members!‘
‘Joanne Gray and her team are by far the best legal team to work with in the vitamin and supplements category. They have deep expertise in ingredients, claims, FDA requirements and product liability.’
Key clients
Confluent Medical
Herbalife International, Inc.
Kolmar Laboratories Inc.
Work highlights
- Representing Kolmar Laboratories, Inc., n/k/a Port Jervis Laboratories, Inc in connection with talc mass tort litigation alleging exposure to trace amounts of asbestos through use of various loose powders manufactured with talc.
- Representing Confluent Medical in connection with the Cordis IVC Filter Mass Tort Litigation consisting of thousands of personal injury claims, the majority in a JCCP in Alameda County, California, with additional cases in multiple US jurisdictions.
- Represented Herbalife International, Inc. in a variety of products liability and mass tort litigation in the US and globally.
United States > Finance > Capital markets: debt offerings
Goodwin remains best known for its fervent activities in convertible debt for life sciences and tech businesses, particularly NYSE and Nasdaq-listed companies. It has an established record in convertible debt and related derivatives transactions. The firm also has a buoyant presence in investment grade and high-yield debt, and is well-versed in liability management transactions. Key figure, James Barri is co-chair of the capital markets team and has an outstanding reputation in convertible debt offerings. Fellow co-chair Ettore Santucci is noted for REITs and real estate sector offerings. New York partner John Servidio has a long-term experience in convertible debt and related derivatives transactions. Named partners are based in Boston unless stated otherwise.Practice head(s):
James Barri; Ettore Santucci
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Very strong team, led by James Barri. One of the very best in this business. Extensive knowledge of the myriad of legal issues involved.’
‘James Barri is one of the best convertible debt lawyers in the world. His knowledge of the underlying legal issues, as well as the complex structuring issues, make him unique on our business.’
‘Really strong and knowledgeable attorneys on the convertible bond and equity derivative markets in particular. Exceptional service and advice.’
‘Very high quality advice from both Jim Barri and John Servidio. Well respected for their views and exceptional client service.’
‘We work with the Goodwin team on a number of convertible note offerings where we represent the technology enterprise issuer.’
‘Jim Barri of Goodwin is extremely knowledgeable with respect to convertible note offerings with a deep knowledge of the convert market and securities offerings.’
Key clients
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Boston Properties
Boyne USA, Inc.
BridgeBio, Inc.
Cano Health
Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.
Gaming & Leisure Properties
Medical Properties Trust
Okta, Inc.
Wayfair
Zendesk
Work highlights
- Advised Gaming and Leisure Properties on $800m offering of 3.250% senior notes due 2032.
- Advised Cano Health on its $300m offering amount of 6.250% senior notes due 2028.
- Advised Global Blood Therapeutics on its $300m private offering of 1.875% convertible Senior Notes due 2028.
United States > Finance > Commercial lending Tier 3
The debt finance practice at Goodwin bolsters expertise in the representation of both lenders and borrowers, though it is particularly noted for its work on middle market transactions in the technology, healthcare and life sciences sectors from a borrower-side perspective. Key areas of work include acquisition financing, venture financing relating to emerging companies, and multi-tranche financing for financial sponsors. Jennifer Bralower spearheads the offering from New York, focused on syndicated credit facilities and junior capital, closely backed by Kristopher Ring and Anna Dodson, working out of the Santa Monica and Boston offices, respectively. Andrew Cheng joined the Santa Monica office from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP in June 2022, a move to strengthen the firm’s borrower-side capabilities.Practice head(s):
Jennifer Bralower
Other key lawyers:
Kristopher Ring; Anna Dodson; Fredrich Lim; Andrew Cheng
Key clients
Benefit Street Partners
Crescent Capital Group
PennantPark Investment Advisers
Bregal Sagemount
Charlesbank Capital Partners
TA Associates
Piney Lake
AEA Mezzanine
Thoma Bravo
Fortress Investment Group
Work highlights
- Advised TA Associates in connection with the financing on its strategic growth investment in Veracode, taking a majority equity position in the business.
United States > Labor and employment > Workplace and employment counseling Tier 3
United States > Real estate > Real estate Tier 3
Often instructed by institutional investors, REITs and private equity funds, Goodwin‘s practice co-chairs Diana Brummer and John Ferguson maintain their stellar reputation in the New York market for sophisticated commercial transactions and construction and mezzanine financings. Its growing proptech and propsci practice continues to generate new instructions from tech, hospitality and leisure, and life science companies. Over on the West Coast, Dean Pappas and Jennifer Sung are the main contacts at the Los Angeles office.Practice head(s):
Diana Brummer; John Ferguson
Other key lawyers:
Dean Pappas; Jennifer Sung
Testimonials
‘We used GP for our multifamily JV projects. Their broad depth of knowledge I think due to their high volume of deal flow in this area was a huge strength. They were able to quickly grasp and understand the complexity of our deals. Also, their familiarity with our co-developers and counsel was a big asset as well.‘
‘Dean Pappas is a brilliant lawyer. Again, we found his breadth of experience to be a huge strength. He also has a very good commercial sense and was able to provide practical solutions to complex issues. Jenn Sung similarly is able to grasp and advise on complex issues. She is very attentive to detail and responsive.‘
Key clients
AEW Capital Management
AvalonBay Communities
Barings
BentallGreenOak
Boston Properties
Brookfield
Hyatt
Mack Real Estate
Medical Properties Trust
Rockwood
United States > Tax > US taxes: non-contentious Tier 3
Goodwin maintains a strong reputation in the life sciences arena, with the tax team assisting both start-ups and mature public companies with structuring equity, acquisition, and divestiture transactions. Real estate is another area of expertise; practice head Neal Sandford focuses on the organization and operation of REITs, where Karen Turk is also an expert, while Edward Glazer anchors the firm’s real estate capital markets offering. Howard Cubell and chair of the firm’s New York office Janet Andolina are essential contacts for private equity sponsors. Also based in New York are Romina Weiss and William Weiss, both of whom have broad experience in corporate and partnership tax matters, and George Davis. Other recommended individuals include Daniel Karelitz and the San Francisco-based Kelsey LeMaster. All named lawyers are located in Boston unless noted otherwise.Practice head(s):
Neal Sandford
Other key lawyers:
Howard Cubell; Edward Glazer; Karen Turk; Janet Andolina; Romina Weiss; William Weiss; Kelsey Lemaster; Daniel Karelitz
Testimonials
‘Responsive and practical team with a strong depth of knowledge.’
‘Kelsey Lemaster is the strongest tax attorney I work with.’
‘Always responsive and available to help, providing creative and practical tax support.’
‘Smart, responsive and innovative.’
Key clients
83North
EQT
Iconiq Capital
Blueprint Medicines
Boston Properties Limited Partnership
Drawbridge Realty
First Eagle Investments
Level Equity Management, LLC
Lucid
NewcrestImage
PTK Acquisition Corp.
Serena Ventures
Work highlights
- Advised Serena Ventures on the formation of its inaugural fund, which closed with $111m in commitments.
United States > M&A/corporate and commercial > Private equity buyouts: large deals ($500m+) Tier 4
Goodwin has established its reputation for providing high-quality advice to mid-market PE firms and blue-chip clients, covering the full spectrum of areas such as growth equity, acquisitions, dividend recaps, leveraged buyouts and exits. While being particularly strong in the technology sector, the firm’s clients benefit from a broad industry focus which includes life sciences, real estate, and financial industries. In Boston, PE co-chair John LeClaire has extensive experience of leveraged recapitalizations, buyouts and minority investments. Santa Monica-based co-chair Andrew Weidhaas is a trusted advisor to major clients such as Behrman Capital, Great Hill, and Primus, while in Boston, co-chair Michael Kendall has specialist expertise of the software, telecoms and healthcare industries. Stuart Rosenthal is a key member of the team in New York, who assists both early stage growth companies and later stage private companies on a diverse range of transactions.Practice head(s):
Andrew Weidhaas; John LeClaire; Michael Kendall
Other key lawyers:
Stuart Rosenthal
Testimonials
‘Full commitment to our ecosystem, willingness to be thought leaders and participate in community activities to refine approaches to common issues that we face.‘
Key clients
TA Associates Management, L.P.
Webster Equity Partners
Primus Capital
Bregal Sagemount
Behrman Capital
Ampersand Capital Partners
JMI Equity
Frazier Healthcare
InTandem Capital
Charlesbank
Work highlights
- Advised long-time client TA Associates and its portfolio company Power Line Systems on the definitive agreement for Bentley Systems, Incorporated to acquire Power Line Systems for approximately $700 million.
- Advised InTandem Capital, LLC in its acquisition of Multispecialty Physician Partners, LLC.
United States > Dispute resolution > Leading trial lawyers Tier 5
Richard Strassberg – GoodwinDouglas Kline – GoodwinUnited States > Finance > Restructuring (including bankruptcy): corporate Tier 6
Goodwin advises borrowers, lenders, acquirers, and creditors’ committees in relation to a broad range of matters and has a particularly strong out-of-court restructuring offering in the healthcare, biotech, pharmaceuticals, and financial services sectors. Michael Goldstein in New York chairs the practice, with Howard Steel also a key name for Chapter 11 proceedings. Kizzy Jarashow was promoted to partner in October 2022 and stands out for her work in the biotech and pharmaceuticals spaces. Alexander Nicas joined the practice from Kirkland & Ellis LLP in April 2022.Practice head(s):
Michael Goldstein
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘An incredibly smart and incredibly collegial team – Goodwin have truly rebuilt their insolvency capability around two exceptional lawyers in Michael Goldstein and Howard Steel.’
‘Michael Goldstein is a dean of the bankruptcy bar and among the highest intellects in our profession. He is detail oriented and focused on using the law to achieve the big picture. Howard Steele is the consummate bankruptcy professional with exceptional political skill. He is tuned in to every client concern, and he simply knows everyone in the industry and how to get deals done.’
‘Kizzy Jarashow is an excellent bankruptcy attorney. She is extremely smart, professional, knowledgeable, responsive and an overall pleasure to work with. She is able to break down a complex problem in order to come up with practical and cost effective solutions. One of her best attributes is her analytical skill and thought process.’
‘They have the ability to distill the most complex hostile situations and allow the business time to breath and resolve the situation with out the need to litigate.’
‘They have intelligence, presence & courage.’
Key clients
CertainTeed LLC
Work highlights
- Representing CertainTeed LLC, certain of its affiliates and certain directors and officers in the DBMP chapter 11 case.
United States > Media, technology and telecoms > Cyber law (including data privacy and data protection)
The data privacy and cybersecurity team at Goodwin frequently advises a range of clients not limited to tech companies and financial institutions on the implementation of privacy compliance strategies of existing and new services and cyber due diligences as well as requirements as part of transactions. The team also has a strong record on metaverse-related products, ensuring data processing activities are compliant also forms part of the firm’s non-contentious focused practice. New York-based Boris Segalis co-heads the practice alongside tech-related transactions and licensing specialist Stephen Charkoudian, stationed in Boston. Omer Tene, also in Boston, works with Segalis on the full scope of compliance issues, including aspects of data sharing and data processing matters. The early 2022 arrival of New York-based Judson Welle from Nardello & Co furthers the firm’s specialism in the regulatory assistance space. New York-stationed Jacqueline Klosek and Washington-stationed Kaylee Bankston remain key contacts for clients. David Kantrowitz has departed the firm.Practice head(s):
Steve Charkoudian; Boris Segalis
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Very responsive and excellent, practical advice.’
‘Boris Segalis has the depth of knowledge you need from a partner but what makes him stand out is that his advice is always practical.‘
Key clients
Best Buy
BJ’s Wholesale Club
Collibra NV
DailyPay
Dutchie
iRobot
Meta
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
National Public Radio
New Balance Athletics, Inc.
PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP
ZoomInfo
Work highlights
- Advising DailyPay on all aspects of privacy and cybersecurity in connection with the company’s existing services, the development and implementation of additional financial services, and engagement with the company’s business customers.
- Advised iRobot on privacy and cybersecurity aspects of the company’s sale to Amazon and continues to advise the company on compliance with privacy and cybersecurity requirements in Europe.
United States > Dispute resolution > Financial services litigation
Goodwin has a well-regarded consumer financial services practice with Allison Schoenthal and Matthew Sheldon, based in New York and Washington DC respectively, leading the practice. The firm is experienced in consumer and non-consumer class actions and other litigation involving financial institutions, with a particular concentration on the CFPB, securities class actions, market manipulation and underwriting syndicate representation. Schoenthal is recognized for her expertise in this consumer finance, representing banks, trusts, lenders, and private equity firms in litigation and enforcement matters against claims under RESPA, TILA, FDCPA, TCPA and UDAAP. Likewise, Sheldon regularly counsels banks, mortgage lenders and fintech companies on regulatory and enforcement matters before agencies including the CFPB, HUD, FDIC, as well as litigation relating to, among others, fair lending compliance, financial product sales and marketing practices. Thomas Hefferon is consistently recognized as a leading consumer financial services practitioner, acting in class actions, MDLs, and defense of enforcement actions before both agencies and courts.Practice head(s):
Allison Schoenthal; Matthew Sheldon
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The greatest strengths of this team are communication and expertise. Even when faced with a novel issue I am impressed with the team’s responsiveness and taking the time to walk the client through the process of reaching resolution – so we may plan for every step along the way. They have shown innovation in collaboration using technology and empathy in keeping us in touch in an ever more remote world.’
‘Allison Schoenthal is one of the best litigators and thought leaders I have encountered in this or any area, but surely consumer finance and the regulatory regime is where she is the absolute best.’
Key clients
Bank of America
Wells Fargo
Rocket Mortgage (fka Quicken Loans)
Fifth Third Bank
Keybank
Ocwen Financial Corporation
Select Portfolio Servicing
Synergy One Lending
CIT Bank
Daily Pay
Work highlights
- Handling portfolio-wide risk assessments and strategy for Wells Fargo’s multi-million dollar distressed loan portfolio, in addition to handling cases through the appellate courts.
- Represented Ocwen Financial Corporation, a large mortgage loan account servicing company, in defending litigation filed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a tag-along action filed by the Florida Attorney General, and related actions brought by the Massachusetts Attorney General and several state consumer regulatory agencies.
United States > Dispute resolution > Securities litigation: defense
Goodwin is known as one of the leading life sciences firms in the US, as well as a prominent player in matters concerning technology companies and REITs. The firm is handling a growing volume of class actions, derivative cases and SEC investigations, particularly for tech companies. Clients note that the firm’s ‘judgement, subject knowledge and guidance is outstanding’ and are ‘impressed with their technical insights combined with practical experience’. Deborah Birnbach leads the practice from Boston, where Adam Slutsky and Caroline Bullerjahn are among the standout partners. Birnback and Bullerjahn obtained full dismissal of a securities class action against biopharma company Alkermes plc, which was accused of making misstatements and omissions regarding the development program for a clinical stage drug for a major depressive disorder. Daniel Roeser in New York is representing underwriting syndicates in a putative securities class action filed in Florida federal court against Axogen. Key partner Brian Pastuszenski retired, but Jonathan Shapiro in San Francisco from Baker Botts L.L.P. (who is ‘a highly capable attorney with a dynamic and empathetic personality’) reinforces the firm’s stronghold in its key sectors. Jonathan Hecht in Washington DC joined from the SEC and is ‘a transformative presence’ in enforcement matters.Practice head(s):
Deborah Birnbach
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Jonathan Shapiro is a highly capable attorney with a dynamic and empathetic personality who always finds time for his clients, his associates, and his experts. He is confident about his knowledge of the law, is as procedurally adept as the super lawyers in New York, with whom I worked for 20 and more years ago. He understands better than anybody the strengths and weaknesses of his case, appropriately manages expectations. Most importantly, while he keeps up with every aspect of what’s going on in the litigation that he is managing, he does not micromanage.’
‘I have never seen any lawyer, who has been shown capable of empowering the people who work for him. It is a testament to Jonathan Shapiro that the two counsel with whom he worked on his biggest case made partner in the same year… two new partners among 18 in a firm of over 700 attorneys. I have not worked with the rest of the group, but as it’s lead in San Francisco, if Jonathan represents the Goodwin way, then I am confident the group is as close to peerless as one could be.’
‘Goodwin’s judgement, subject knowledge and guidance is outstanding. As a long time client, I have benefited from the firm’s broad commercial knowledge and relationships. Recent exposure to their litigation practice has reinforced that view and impressed with their technical insights combined with practical experience. The involvement of partners as needed for specific practice areas is truly impressive, and the teams work seamlessly.’
‘Dan Roeser is our litigation partner and excels in focusing on the specific matter at hand. He is particularly helpful in explaining the legal implications of the detailed steps and his advice is relentlessly accurate.’
Key clients
Cedar Realty Trust, Inc., Cedar Realty Trust Partnership, L.P., Bruce Schanzer, Gregg Gonsalves, Abe Eisenstat, Sabrina Kanner, Darcy Morris, Richard Ross, Sharon Stern, Steven G. Ross
BNP Paribas S.A. and BNP Paribas Securities Corp. (BNPP)
Yieldstreet, Inc
Alkermes plc
Axogen, Inc. Syndicates of Underwriters
Athena Art Finance Corp.
The Co-Founders and Co-Chairmen of Wayfair Inc.
Medidata Solutions
JEMA Management
bluebird bio
BELLUS Health, Inc.
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
DCM VII
Goldman Sachs (Asia)
Work highlights
- Secured a full dismissal for Alkermes PLC, a biopharmaceutical company that focuses on central nervous system diseases, of a putative shareholder class action. The litigation concerned alleged Section 10(b) and 20(a) violations, spanning a four-year class period, based on the Defendants’ purported failure to disclose certain clinical trial-design “concerns” voiced to the Company by FDA throughout the relevant drug’s development. The Court dismissed the complaint with prejudice for failure to plead scienter.
- Secured complete victory for BELLUS Health Inc., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, and certain of its executives in securities class action litigation pending in federal district court in New York. The amended class action complaint alleged claims under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for alleged misleading statements regarding BELLUS’s Phase 2 clinical trial for BLU-5937, a therapeutic product for the treatment of refractory chronic cough and other hypersensitization-related disorders.
- Defeated two motions for preliminary injunction for Cedar, a publicly traded REIT, seeking to stop a $1.2B series of transactions from closing.
United States > Intellectual property > Patents: licensing
Standing out for its expertise in negotiating and executing complex transactions, Goodwin is a top destination for blue chip clients in the technology and life sciences industry. The firm is renowned for its vast experience enabling firms in the procurement and enforcement of patent rights and often receives high-profile licensing and collaboration mandates from both domestic and international clients. The practice is co-led by Boston’s Catherine McCarty who has specialist knowledge of pharmaceutical and chemical products, and James Riley, who leads the team from Silicon Valley with a unique understanding of technology acquisition and licensing. The team benefits from Steve Charkoudian’s extensive technology expertise and Kingsley Taft deep knowledge of the domestic biotechnology market, both of whom are based in Boston. Noelle Dubiansky, who is based in the firm’s Washington DC office, is another name to note.Practice head(s):
Catherine McCarty; James Riley
Other key lawyers:
Steve Charkoudian; Kingsley Taft; Noelle Dubiansky
Key clients
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
Code42
BridgeBio Pharma
HIBio
SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc.
Jemincare
Triumvira
Uncork Capital
Q32 Bio
iRobot
Blueprint Medicines
Nimbus Therapeutics
STALICLA
Lacerta Therapeutics
Ori Systems, Inc.
Medipost Co.
Forma Therapeutics, Holdings Inc.
Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical
Triastek, Inc.
Workato
Work highlights
- Advised Alnylam Pharmaceuticals in its license and collaboration agreement with PeptiDream to discover and develop peptide-siRNA conjugates to create multiple opportunities to deliver RNAi therapeutics to tissues outside the liver.
- Advised HIBio on its equity participation agreement and license agreements with MorphoSys AG.
- Advised iRobot Corporation on a number of strategic licensing and patent matters in connection with its definitive agreement to be acquired by Amazon.com, Inc.
United States > Intellectual property > Patents: litigation (full coverage)
The intellectual property litigation team at Goodwin frequently represents innovators and creators of generics in pharma and biotech-related litigation, seeing success in significant federal circuit and Supreme Court cases. In addition to pharma-related expertise, the tech industry is another area of strength, with the firm regularly involved in high-profile, innovative cases within the space. The strength of the practice is clearly demonstrated through a client list, including Amneal Pharmaceuticals and Teva Pharmaceuticals all on the life sciences side, and IBM, CommScope, and Samsung displaying strong tech expertise. Brett Schuman leads the team out of San Francisco, alongside Daryl Wiesen based in the firm’s Boston office. Noted practitioners within the team include Elaine Blais, with experience across all stages of patent litigation, and PJ McCarthy with specialist knowledge in complex tech related disputes, particularly within computer, electronics, and mechanical arts. Naomi Birbach, with extensive experience in Hatch-Waxman linked generic drug litigation, is also integral to the team.Practice head(s):
Brett Schuman; Daryl Wiesen
Other key lawyers:
Douglas Kline; Robert Frederickson; Alexandra Valenti; Calvin Wingfield; Mark Abate; Elaine Blais; PJ McCarthy; Naomi Birbach
Testimonials
‘Goodwin Procter has a strong bench in the technology areas which are the subject matter of our company’s patent litigation’
‘Douglas Kline is not only a strong trial lawyer but also an able team leader’
Key clients
accessiBe Ltd
Amneal Pharmaceuticals
CommScope
Dongguan Jingbo Optoelectronics Co.
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories
Eurofins Viracor
Fujian Wanlong Superhard Material Techno, Jingrui & CR Gems
General Electric Company
International Business Machines Corporation
Leyard Optoelectronic, Glux Visual Effects Tech, Shenzhen Liantronics, & Unilumin Group
Novartis
Pass & Seymour/Legrand
Samsung Electronics Corporation; Samsung Electronics America, Inc.; Coates Group; Palmer Digital Group; Samsung SDS America
Sandoz
Shenzhen Absen Optoelectronic
Teva Pharmaceuticals
Work highlights
- Represented Teva Pharmaceuticals in a five-year battle with Eli Lilly over Lilly’s infringement of Teva’s patents on methods of using anti-CGRP antibodies to treat migraine.
- Represented Sandoz in a patent litigation brought by Genentech and Intermune.
- Represented General Electric and Savant in a Section 337 Investigation brought by The Regents of the University of California related to LED light bulbs.
United States > Intellectual property > Trade secrets (litigation and non-contentious matters)
Goodwin has a presence on both coasts, with San Francisco-based Koray Bulut, Silicon Valley-based Andrew Ong, New York-based Albert Solecki and Boston-based Mark Tully leading the interdisciplinary team, which is able to handle the full spectrum of trade secret matters, including those involving employment, cybersecurity and criminal litigation. It is adept at advising clients ranging from well-known companies and start-ups to individual employees, particularly on mobility cases. Silicon Valley-based partner Neel Chatterjee has particular expertise in high-stakes technology work while San Francisco’s Brett Schuman is noted particularly for his work representing Rivian Automotive, Inc against Tesla. Counsel Jeremy Lateiner, also in San Francisco, is one to watch, developing his specialism in the field of employee mobility and competitor disputes.Practice head(s):
Koray Bulut; Andrew Ong; Albert Solecki; Mark Tully
Other key lawyers:
Neel Chatterjee; Brett Schuman; Andrew Ong; Jennifer Fisher; Jeremy Lateiner
Key clients
Rivian Automotive, Inc
Alphonso
Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI)
Central Coast Agriculture
EpicentRx
HackerX
HOPCo Intermediate Holdings, Inc. and HOPCo Group Holdings, L.P.
JBF Interlude 2009 Ltd. and Interlude U.S. d/b/a eko
Keysight Technologies
Kiva Brands
PCI Holdings LLC (and its subsidiary Pal)
Purple Innovation, LLC
Step Mobile
Work highlights
- Representing Rivian Automotive and several former Tesla employees that were hired by Rivian, in a matter brought by Tesla wherein they allege the former employees misappropriated trade secrets and breached employment agreements.
- Represented Assessment Technologies Institute (“ATI”), a leading provider of review materials to nursing schools in a lawsuit ATI filed against a former student, asserting alleged copyright infringement, trade secret misappropriation, and breach of contract.
- Representing EpicentRx Inc., a clinical stage drug and device company that focuses on cancer therapies, in a trade secret dispute against Prothex, a clinical stage pharmaceutical company.
United States > Real estate > Real estate investment trusts (REITs)
Goodwin remains a market leader for real estate investment trusts, handling a full suite of matters that spans both public and private REITs and includes large scale IPOs, equity and debt offerings, M&A and complex joint-venture investments, on behalf of a broad client list that includes major global financial institutions. Ettore Santucci is well known in the space for his representation of publicly traded REITs and real estate operating companies in corporate finance, M&A and corporate governance matters. He co-chairs the practice group alongside New York’s Yoel Kranz, who assumed the role after esteemed REITs practitioner Gil Menna stepped back to an of counsel role. Other key contacts within the group include Scott Chase , who is frequently engaged on the full-range of corporate and securities matters, whilst Mark Opper ‘s practice emphasizes REITs and real estate operating companies, advising on IPOs, follow on and 144A offerings. Counsel Christopher Versfelt is another stand-out for his M&A focus, alongside offerings of equity and debt securities, and complex financing transactions. All attorneys are based in Boston unless otherwise stated.Practice head(s):
Yoel Kranz; Ettore Santucci
Other key lawyers:
Gil Menna; Scott Chase; Mark Opper; Christopher Versfelt; Yoel Kranz
Key clients
AvalonBay Communities
Boston Properties
Gaming & Leisure Properties
The Macerich Company
Mid-America Apartment Communities
Medical Properties Trust
Paramount Group
Retail Properties of America
Two Harbors Investment Corp.
VEREIT
Work highlights
- Advised Donahue Schriber Realty Group, Inc. in connection with its sale to First Washington Realty.
- Advised Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc on its definitive agreements to acquire the real property assets of Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland, Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, and Live! Casino Pittsburgh.
United States > Investment fund formation and management > Private equity funds (including venture capital)
The ‘very responsive‘ team at Goodwin acts on a variety of matters, with standout strengths in the real estate sector and in assisting with venture capital fundraising. In 2022, the firm continued it’s substantial growth in this practice area with further partner hires, including Eunice Choi, whose ‘keen sense of judgment is unparalleled‘, an arrival from Cooley LLP in March 2022, joining the San Francisco office, and in this space has a particular focus on the formation and operation of venture capital funds. She joins a department that is headed nationally by Mandee Gruen in New York, who is strong in the real estate space and also on ESG matters. John Ferguson is a key name alongside Gruen in New York, also with a real estate focus, while former practice co-chair Paul Verbesey remains a senior figure at the firm’s Washington DC office. From the sizeable team that has presences across the country, Robert Fore in Silicon Valley has had a busy year.Practice head(s):
Mandee Gruen
Other key lawyers:
Paul Verbesey; John Ferguson; Robert Fore; James Donohue; Thomas Beaudoin; Ian O’Donnell; David Watson; Matthew Giles; Lynette Elam; Eunice Choi; Lauren Falkowitz
Testimonials
‘Standouts of Goodwin: Very responsive attorneys, easy to collaborate with, speciality practice – deep understanding, wonderful people to work with, diverse.’
‘Eunice Choi is our attorney who specializes in the venture emerging funds practice. Her ability to come up with practice, cost effective solutions and her keen sense of judgment is unparalleled. She is able to triage the issue and provide the best advice that is timely. Her dedication to law and client service is the best I have seen in my long career.’
Key clients
Turner Impact Capital
Charlesbank
LBA Realty
WestView Capital Partners
Beacon Capital Partners
Cabot Properties
TA Associates
Canaan Partners
Credit Suisse Asset Management
Elm Park Capital Management
Work highlights
- Advised Advent International on its fundraising for its flagship fund, Advent International GPE X.
- Advised LowerCarbon Capital on its $350m fund aims to support the rapid expansion of companies developing cutting-edge technologies that can remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere at scale.
- Advised LBA Realty on its ninth industrial fund which closed at a hard cap of $1.95bn in total commitments.
United States > M&A/corporate and commercial > Shareholder activism
Goodwin has a history of representing clients under threat from some of the largest activism funds globally, and defending major public companies against takeover bids. The team is headed by Joseph Johnson and Andrew Goodman between the firm’s Boston and New York offices. The duo are well supported at associate level by Katherine Hand, who is a frequent advisor to public companies and their boards of directors on shareholder activism and takeover defense. Sean Donahue has left the firm.Practice head(s):
Joseph Johnson; Andrew Goodman
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
American Outdoor Brands, Inc
KVH Industries, Inc.
Sensei Biotherapeutics, Inc.
WisdomTree Investments, Inc.
Paramount Group, Inc.
Rapid Micro Biosystems, Inc.
Yatra Online, Inc.
Poshmark, Inc.
Citrix Systems Inc.
Mimecast Limited
Work highlights
- Defended WisdomTree Investments, Inc. against a threatened proxy contest by Lion Point Capital and ETFS Securities.
- Represented Poshmark, Inc. in defending against an activism campaign by Kinesic Capital.
- Defended Paramount Group, Inc. against an unsolicited bid to purchase the company from Monarch Alternative Capital.
United States > Healthcare > Service providers
Goodwin’s team is known for its ‘excellent work‘ and its provision of ‘white glove service‘ when advising on financings, emerging company IPOs, and compliance within the healthcare sector. ‘True consigliere‘ David Cappillo co-heads the practice from Massachusetts, alongside Chris Wilson. Cappillo maintains a focus on technology and emerging healthcare and telehealth companies, while Wilson routinely advises private equity sponsors on healthcare transactions and general corporate issues. Based in New York, practice co-head James Gatta utilizes his experience in white-collar crime defense and government investigations to advise private equity firms on DOJ FCA, and SEC investigations into healthcare and telehealth company activity. Also working out of the New York office, Delphine O’Rourke is a women’s health specialist who often provides strategic advice on patient access, reproductive rights, and remote patient monitoring.Practice head(s):
David Cappillo; James Gatta; Chris Wilson
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The quality of work at this level of firm is table stakes. They all do excellent work. What separates Goodwin for me is the service. We’re a small company, but we are treated with white glove service. They’ve won my business and loyalty.’
‘David Cappillo is not only a great business person and legal mind, but a true consigliere. I feel I can share anything with him and I’ll get his best and objective advice.’
Key clients
Exalt Health
Whoop
Healthscope
Cohere Health
Carrot Fertility
Paradigm
Amplifire
Forte Health Advisors
HDX Labs
Wellspan Health
Work highlights
- Advised Pinnacle Fertility on a vertically integrated model, enabling patients to get all kinds of fertility services through six acquisitions over the course of 12 months.
- Represented PointClickCare in its acquisition of Audacious Inquiry.
- Represented Comprehensive Pharmacy Services in its acquisition of Trellis Rx.
Goodwin > Firm Profile
The firm: Goodwin’s 1,900 plus lawyers across the United States, Europe, and Asia excel at complex transactions, high-stakes litigation, and world-class advisory services in the financial, life sciences, private equity, real estate, and technology industries. The firm’s unique combination of deep experience serving both the innovators and the investors in a rapidly-changing, technology-driven economy sets Goodwin apart. To learn more, visit www.goodwinlaw.com and follow Goodwin on Twitter (@goodwinlaw), LinkedIn (@goodwinlaw), Facebook (@join_goodwin), and Instagram (@join_goodwin).
Main areas of practice: Complex transactions, high-stakes litigation and world class advisory services in the financial, private equity, real estate, technology and life sciences industries.
Complex transactions: A sophisticated, versatile team of transactional lawyers provides broad market perspective, serves as a business partner on strategic transactions, and advises clients on structuring and developing new and innovative products and services. Areas of expertise include buyouts and acquisitions, capital markets, debt finance, financial restructuring, growth equity, impact and responsible investing, mergers and acquisitions, new company formation, private investment funds, REITs and real estate mergers and acquisitions, search funds, tax, and venture capital.
World-class advisory services: Experienced regulatory lawyers, including many former high-ranking government officials and regulators, guide clients through the complex conundrum of government regulations with insight and ingenuity – always with an eye toward maximizing business opportunities while minimizing risk. Areas of expertise include antitrust and competition, banking, environmental, ERISA and executive compensation, FDA, FinTech, global trade, investment management, labor and employment, and privacy and cybersecurity.
High-stakes litigation: Goodwin litigators provide cost-effective, results-oriented representation in high-profile matters across the United States. The firm employs a holistic, cross-disciplinary approach, helping clients settle disputes, mitigate risk, defend their interests, and, in most cases, avoid trial altogether. Areas of expertise include appellate, business and commercial, government investigations and enforcement, environmental, financial industry, intellectual property, labor and employment, privacy and cybersecurity, products liability and mass torts, securities, trade secrets and restrictive covenants, and white-collar defense.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Chairman | Robert S. Insolia | rinsolia@goodwinlaw.com | +1 212 813 8888 |
Managing Partner | Mark T. Bettencourt | mbettencourt@goodwinlaw.com | +1 617 570 1091 |
Lawyer Profiles
- United States > Dispute resolution > Corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense
- United States > Dispute resolution > Product liability, mass tort and class action - defense: consumer products (including tobacco)
- United States > Finance > Capital markets: debt offerings
- United States > Finance > Commercial lending
- United States > Labor and employment > Workplace and employment counseling
- United States > Real estate > Real estate
- United States > Tax > US taxes: non-contentious
- United States > Media, technology and telecoms > Cyber law (including data privacy and data protection)
- United States > Dispute resolution > Financial services litigation
- United States > Dispute resolution > Securities litigation: defense
- United States > Intellectual property > Patents: licensing
- United States > Intellectual property > Patents: litigation (full coverage)
- United States > Intellectual property > Trade secrets (litigation and non-contentious matters)
- United States > Real estate > Real estate investment trusts (REITs)
- United States > Investment fund formation and management > Private equity funds (including venture capital)
- United States > M&A/corporate and commercial > Shareholder activism
- United States > Healthcare > Service providers