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Goodwin Procter LLP

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity

USA Guide 2026 : California


Goodwin Procter LLP

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Our Capital Markets attorneys are market leaders across the U.S., especially in California, and execute on some of the most unique and impressive deals. A cornerstone of our success is our full-service practice in major markets. Our bi-coastal presence gives us the ability to effectively service clients in geographies that are most frequently accessing the capital markets, while our global team further adds to the strength of our bench.

We are able to apply our expansive knowledge to all sides of transactions, whether advising a special committee, the Board of Directors, or companies as a whole. Companies seeking to grow, increase liquidity for their investors or reduce their cost of capital regularly turn to Goodwin. Our capital markets lawyers, in particular, bring a combination of transactional, regulatory and litigation expertise, characterized by a high degree of market and financial sophistication, and a commercial negotiating style that is essential for success. We work with public company clients in all matters of corporate governance and have extensive experience representing private companies in their financings and IPOs, and public companies in their SEC reporting, debt and equity follow-on offerings, and all other related aspects of their legal needs.

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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity - California

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Goodwin's team regularly represents technology and life sciences companies in high-value IPOs and follow-on offerings. A strong West Coast offering bolsters the firm's nationwide footprint. It is also often called on to advise underwriters in equity and debt offerings, including convertible debt.

Work Highlights

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  • Goodwin advised Pattern Group in its initial public offering of $300 million.

Strengths

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  • Goodwin has great partners and innovative thinking.

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity respondentUSA
  • The team is pragmatic, creative and practical.

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Bradley Weber
    Band 2Bradley Weber

    Bradley Weber

    Bradley Weber is co-chair of the firm's global capital markets practice. He demonstrates strength in capital markets matters and frequently represents companies and investment banks in complex securities transactions.

  • Band 4Maggie L Wong
    Band 4Maggie L Wong

    Maggie L Wong

    Maggie Wong is noted for her experience in life sciences work and is a partner in Goodwin's life sciences group. She has experience handling issuer side representations for clients in this field.

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