Corporate/M&A: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 5
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 holds significant experience in the full spectrum of corporate work, including M&A, private equity and LBOs. The corporate team is experienced in handling both public and private deals. The firm holds expertise in a range of areas, including the technology, life sciences and real estate industries. Its national coast-to-coast presence complements a network of offices across Europe and Asia.
Boston-based Stuart Cable is a key contact.
Work Highlights
- Goodwin advised Qualtrics on its $12.5 billion sale to Silver Lake and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Goodwin's team is very sophisticated with an ability to handle highly complex issues."
"Goodwin’s work is distinguished by superior service."
"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’s work is distinguished by superior service."
"The Goodwin team is present, thoughtful and very responsive. They're good strategists and executioners."
