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Goodwin Procter LLP

Startups & Emerging Companies

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Goodwin Procter LLP

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Our Technology, Life Sciences, and Emerging Companies Practice is rooted in partnering with, and supporting, companies on their journey throughout the corporate lifecycle, no matter the stage or growth path they choose. Goodwin is highly regarded in these verticals as a result of our tenured experience, vast platform, and deep expertise guiding emerging technology and life sciences companies throughout their maturation and ultimately through exit and beyond. By partnering with us for their most meaningful transactions, our clients are able to further maximize their position within the marketplace and fuel their growth. We work with our clients across the full suite of company and investor lifecycle needs, including through:

·      Company Formation

·      Financings (early- through late-stage)

·      Capital Markets Transactions, such as IPOs, SPACs, or Direct Listings

·      M+A Transactions (Buy- and Sell-Side, #1 in Global M&A by deal count per Refinitiv in 2022)

·      Regulatory + FDA Matters

·      Tax

·      Technology Transaction, including IP Transactions, such as Licensing, Collaborations, and Joint Ventures, in addition to Patent and Trademark Prosecution, Portfolio Management and Diligence

·      Offshore + Cross-Border Transactions

·      Tender Offers

·      Debt Transactions

·      Data Privacy + Cybersecurity

·      Executive Compensation

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Startups & Emerging Companies - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Goodwin is a leading player in the startups and emerging companies field, aiding biotech, e-commerce and digital media entities, among others, throughout their development from creation to sale or IPO. The team is also experienced in matters such as intellectual property and M&A. It boasts a significant investor-side practice, acting for a number of leading venture capital funds. The firm benefits from a broad geographical spread, from San Francisco and Silicon Valley to Boston and New York.
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Work Highlights

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  • Goodwin advised CHAOS Industries on the completion of its $275 million Series C preferred stock financing.

Strengths

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  • The firm is truly great to work with. It understands the nuances of our business and can factor that into legal decisions.

    Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSA

  • Goodwin has helped unlock the true potential of our business. We bring Goodwin our toughest problems, and the team responds quickly, thoughtfully and effectively.

    Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSA

  • Goodwin is the gold standard of client service. The firm responds in a timely manner and always follows up to ensure our needs are met.

    Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • John J Egan III
    John J Egan III

    John J Egan III

    John Egan routinely represents emerging companies from the technology sector in high-value financings. He is co-chair of the firm's technology and emerging companies group.

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  • Anthony McCusker
    Anthony McCusker

    Anthony McCusker

    Anthony McCusker serves as chair of Goodwin and advises both startups and investors operating in a range of sectors, including fintech and biotech.

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  • Mitchell S Bloom
    Mitchell S Bloom

    Mitchell S Bloom

    Mitchell Bloom draws acclaim for his representation of startups in the life science sector. He has particular experience in transactions involving emerging biotechnology companies.
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  • Patrick Mitchell
    Patrick Mitchell

    Patrick Mitchell

    Patrick Mitchell is routinely called upon to provide counsel to growth equity and venture capital firms, as well as growth-stage companies. His broad practice involves advising on transactions and portfolio investments.

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  • Danielle Lauzon
    Danielle Lauzon

    Danielle Lauzon

    Danielle Lauzon serves as co-chair of Goodwin's property sciences practice, regularly advising companies at the intersection of real estate and life sciences on early-stage financings rounds.

    • Danielle is a wonderful practitioner; her knowledge is excellent, and she is easy to work with. She is someone who is truly practical and oriented toward getting a deal closed.

      Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSA

    • Danielle is a joy to work with. She is knowledgeable, pragmatic and brings a ton of experience.

      Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSA
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  • Michelle Knoop
    Michelle Knoop

    Michelle Knoop

    Michelle Knoop has a strong practice advising companies and venture capital investors on funding rounds, as well as providing general corporate advice.

    • Michelle is a really good lawyer.

      Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSA
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  • Jon Novotny
    Jon Novotny

    Jon Novotny

    Jon Novotny focuses his practice on advising clients in early-stage financings concerning organizations in the technology sector.

    • Jon is incredibly well-connected in the venture community. He is practical, level-headed, calm and steady – a reassuring presence and gets the job done.

      Startups & Emerging Companies respondentUSA
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