Corporate/M&A & Private Equity
USA Guide 2024 : Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds
Band 4
About
Provided by Goodwin
Goodwin’s Philadelphia Private Equity and Corporate M&A practice sets the standard for excellence, harnessing the power of a nationally recognized middle-market buyout and growth equity practice, seamlessly integrated with a local presence that embraces the essence of the area's business ecosystem.
We expanded on our Philadelphia presence this year with the official opening of our office, signaling the latest strategic move by our Private Equity and Corporate M&A group. This expansion is accompanied by a formidable 18-partner team specializing in Life Sciences, Healthcare, Private Equity, and Complex Litigation and Dispute Resolutions. Recognizing the healthcare sector as the fastest-growing industry worldwide, we remain committed to its long-term potential.
The Private Equity and Corporate M&A practice has a long list of clients in a broad range of sectors including software, life sciences, technology, consumer, healthcare, financial services and fintech. Goodwin’s market position continues to increase, along with the firm’s noteworthy roster of clients. The firm is being recognized more and more for its successful track record of growing practices and becoming a destination law firm.
Chambers Review
Goodwin is a nationally recognized firm with a very strong corporate practice. The team regularly advises clients from the private equity space as well as the healthcare, life sciences and technology fields. It is frequently sought to provide counsel on a broad variety of corporate issues including mergers and acquisitions, definitive agreements, financings, recapitalizations and investments. It has strength in securities matters.
Work Highlights
- Goodwin advised Lovell Minnick Partners on its definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Definiti LLC.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Goodwin team are dependable and always up to speed on breaking SEC news."
"Goodwin were able to provide a team member with the appropriate level of expertise."
"The firm has a deep bench of specialists."
"The Goodwin team are dependable and always up to speed on breaking SEC news."
"Goodwin were able to provide a team member with the appropriate level of expertise."
"The firm has a deep bench of specialists."
Notable Practitioners
Barbara Shander is a respected corporate adviser who frequently represents private equity funds and portfolio companies in acquisitions, sales and joint ventures.
"Barbara is a terrific lawyer."
Rachael Bushey is recognized for her specialized experience in securities and capital markets issues within the life sciences arena.
"Rachael Bushey is phenomenal and always goes above and beyond."
Jennifer Porter is well versed in the life sciences sector, and clients frequently seek her out for advice on complex transactional matters and governance issues.
"Jennifer is a great corporate attorney."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds