Goodwin's capital markets practice advises on convertible debt and high-grade bond issuances, with notable work in the real estate sector. Boston-based practice head James Barri is noted for his impressive work in the convertible debt space and is often found in the tech and life sciences industries, as well as advising major underwriters. He leads the practice with Ettore Santucci in Boston, who advises publicly traded REITs and real estate operating companies on securities. Both located in New York, John Servidio's expertise includes convertible note offerings and related derivative transactions, and Audrey Leigh assists clients in corporate finance matters.
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- 'Their strength is convertibles. And I find them to be one of the most commercial firms we see.’
‘Goodwin is strong in convertible debt. They know market practice and are efficient and commercial.’
‘Jim Barri is very knowledgeable about convertible debt.’
‘Strong team in convertibles and equity derivatives. Deep product knowledge, excellent advice and highly responsive.’
‘Jim Barri, Kim de Glossop, John Servidio – all excellent at what they do and terrific to work with.’
‘Great balance of technical proficiency with a very commercial and practical approach. This helps to foster favorable execution/outcomes for the deal teams.'
Key clients
- The Chemours Company
- Pennymac Financial Services, Inc.
- AvalonBay Communities
- Tripadvisor, Inc.
- Boston Properties
- Medical Properties Trust
- Rocket Lab USA, Inc.
- Agilent Technologies
- UDR, Inc.
- Wayfair
Work highlights
Represented Medical Properties Trust, Inc. in closing on an upsized $2.7 billion dual-tranche global offering of senior secured notes to institutional investors pursuant to Rule 144A.
Represented PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. in two separate $850 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.875% Senior Notes due 2032 and 2023 respectively.
Represented Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. in connection with a dual tranche offering of an aggregate of $1.2 billion principal amount of senior unsecured notes.
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Practice head
James Barri; Ettore Santucci
Other key lawyers
John Servidio; Audrey Leigh; Kim de Glossop