Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 2
About
Provided by Goodwin
Companies engaged in mergers and acquisitions face a host of regulatory hurdles, market challenges, shareholder obligations and tax considerations among others. Goodwin has extensive experience guiding clients through both public and private mergers and acquisitions transactions of all types including leveraged buyouts, tender offers, spinoffs, divestitures and go-privates (both in the United States and around the world). Goodwin has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions involving public companies. We have a team of lawyers who focus on purchases and sales of public companies, each of which is a nuanced process that requires particular experience.
Our lawyers bring a distinctive combination of regulatory and transactional expertise, characterized by a high degree of tax and financial sophistication, and a commercial negotiating style that is essential for success. We blend technical know-how and specific industry experience to get deals done quickly and efficiently. We draw on a firm-wide network of specialists in tax, intellectual property, real estate and executive compensation to help clients find practical, innovative solutions to their problems.
Chambers Review
Goodwin is experienced in matters such as acquisitions, LBOs and tender offers. The firm is particularly prominent in mid-market transactions, with a particular focus on private equity. The corporate group's sector expertise covers technology, healthcare and manufacturing, among others. Goodwin's cross-border capabilities are aided by a network of offices throughout Europe and Asia.
Joshua Zachariah is a key contact.
Work Highlights
- Goodwin represented Citrix Systems in its $16.5 billion sale to affiliates of Vista Equity Partners and Evergreen Coast Capital Corporation.
Strengths
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"Goodwin's team is very sophisticated, with an ability to handle highly complex issues."
"Goodwin is a fierce advocate for its clients."
"The Goodwin team is present, thoughtful and very responsive. They're good strategists and executioners."
"Goodwin's team is very sophisticated, with an ability to handle highly complex issues."
"Goodwin is a fierce advocate for its clients."
"The Goodwin team is present, thoughtful and very responsive. They're good strategists and executioners."
Members
Provided by Goodwin
Stuart Cable