Corporate/M&A
USA Guide 2024 : Massachusetts
Band 3
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Provided by Choate Hall & Stewart LLP
Whether working with a client to structure and negotiate a strategic transaction or key commercial agreement, to implement effective governance and risk oversight, or to communicate effectively to key constituencies through public company reporting, Choate’s corporate attorneys have a breadth of experience that enable focus on the items that truly matter. Our corporate clients range from large multinational companies to early-stage start-ups, with a commonality being clients focused on achieving uncommon results.
Our corporate department includes over 70 attorneys, and provides an integrated client solution with our intellectual property, litigation, real estate and labor and employment practice groups.
Like a handful of leading law firms on Wall Street, Choate delivers national and international impact from one office in one city – ours happens to be in Boston. We are all under one roof, know each other really well, and we work together in teams every day. That familiarity, proximity and continuity allow us to communicate quickly, to share knowledge easily, and to respond to our clients’ needs seamlessly and efficiently.
Chambers Review
Choate Hall & Stewart LLP has an accomplished and highly capable corporate group prized for its strength in midmarket transactional work. It regularly acts for technology and life sciences companies on corporate governance issues and M&A mandates, bolstered by highly rated resources in its intellectual property, antitrust and tax practices.
Work Highlights
- Choate Hall & Stewart LLP advised Bain Capital Life Sciences in its $150 million Series B investment into Alkeus Pharmaceuticals.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Choate, Hall & Stewart takes a practical, efficient approach to deal work."
"Choate, Hall & Stewart's knowledge of SEC and public company matters is exceptional and practical."
"Choate, Hall & Stewart takes a practical, efficient approach to deal work."
"Choate, Hall & Stewart's knowledge of SEC and public company matters is exceptional and practical."
Notable Practitioners
John Pitfield is held in particularly high esteem for his expertise in the life sciences and technology sectors, where he advises clients on a broad spectrum of governance and compliance issues, as well as transactional work. He also counts a number of private equity and venture capital firms among his client base.
"John is fast, efficient and runs a good deal process."
"He is incredibly responsive and a pleasure to work with."