Goodwin stands out for its expertise in supporting tech companies through every phase of their development. Through its comprehensive approach, it has fostered long-term trust, retaining clients from their early-stage startup days to their growth as publicly traded companies. The practice provides strategic guidance across key areas like seed financing, IPOs, M&A, AI, intellectual property, licensing, and international transactions. Stephen Charkoudian, co-founder of the team, is a active across tech, data, and IP law, advising on transformative technologies and co-directing Goodwin’s AI accelerator. Bethany Withers brings specialized expertise in technology, data, and intellectual property, focusing on licensing, strategic partnerships, celebrity endorsements, and promotion law compliance, assisting both businesses and individuals. Jim Riley , based in Silicon Valley, is an authority on tech and venture capital law, advising high-growth companies on IP strategy, AI, data privacy, and tech transactions.
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Testimonials
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‘The Goodwin team is the best in the industry when it comes to responsiveness. If I send an email, it is typically actioned within 24 hours (or sooner if required).’
‘Ken Gordon is my partner. Ken is a great lawyer who also has a good business head on his shoulders. This rare combination makes him extremely effective in negotiations as he has the ability to focus on what is "really important."’
Key clients
- PsiQuantum
- Robust Intelligence
- Fox Robotics
- Novo Holdings
- Assembly.AI
- Fashionphile
- Jump Crypto
- Evisort
- Coverdash Labs
- Alyce, Inc.
Work highlights
- Advised PsiQuantum on a number of strategic commercial and licensing agreements alongside its $1 billion investment from the Australia government.
- Advised Evisort in connection with its entry into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Workday.
- Advised Robust Intelligence in its acquisition by Cisco Systems and the associated transactional technology agreements.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Stephen Charkoudian; Jim Riley; Craig Schmitz; Kenneth Gordon
Other key lawyers
Bethany Withers