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Goodwin Procter LLP

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity

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Goodwin Procter LLP

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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.

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Corporate/M&A & Private Equity - Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Goodwin represented Inozyme Pharma Inc in a definitive agreement to be acquired by BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc in an all-cash transaction for a total consideration of approximately $270 million.

Strengths

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  • The quality of service is consistently excellent at Goodwin and we are appreciative of their practical approach to problem-solving.

    Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA

  • Goodwin has clear experience and confidence in handling all matters of M&A.

    Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA

  • The Goodwin team does a tremendous job of distilling and communicating complex matters into simple solutions.

    Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Rachael M Bushey
    Rachael M Bushey

    Rachael M Bushey

    Rachael Bushey is recognized for her specialized experience in securities and capital markets issues within the life sciences arena.

    • Rachael is a tremendous partner. She is always willing to engage on any front and has built a highly competent and trusted team.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA

    • She is a very good lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA

    • Rachael is great in her client focus. She always makes time for us when needed.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA
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  • Barbara J Shander
    Barbara J Shander

    Barbara J Shander

    Barbara Shander is a respected corporate adviser who frequently represents private equity funds and portfolio companies in acquisitions, sales and joint ventures.

    • Barbara is excellent. She is technically excellent and commercially brilliant.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA

    • Barbara is simply exceptional.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA

    • Barbara is decisive, practical and cuts through complex issues with ease.

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