About

Provided by Goodwin

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


Chambers Review

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Startups & Emerging Companies - USA - Nationwide

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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.

Work Highlights

  • Goodwin advised Alltrna Inc. in the closing of its $109 million Series B financing.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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John J Egan III
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John J Egan III
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Senior Statespeople

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.

Anthony McCusker
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Anthony McCusker
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Band 1

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

He is an incredible leader and lawyer.

Anthony is our go-to outside counsel. He is incredibly helpful, pragmatic and wants to make his client's lives easier.

Mitchell S Bloom
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Mitchell S Bloom
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Band 3
Mitchell Bloom draws acclaim for his representation of startups in the life science sector. He has particular experience in transactions involving emerging biotechnology companies.

Mitchell is a great lawyer.

Patrick Mitchell
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Patrick Mitchell
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Band 3
Patrick Mitchell is routinely called upon to provide counsel to growth equity and venture capital firms. His broad practice involves advising on transactions and portfolio investments.
Michelle Knoop
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Michelle Knoop
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Band 5
Michelle Knoop is developing a strong practice advising companies on funding cycles and providing general corporate advice.

Michelle is a very good lawyer and a future leader in this area of law.

Michelle has a collaborative approach to working in this space and has a great understanding of the market.

Jon Novotny
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Jon Novotny
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Up and Coming

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

Jon is very smart and business-oriented.

He is a strong lawyer with a strong reputation.

Jon has extremely good judgment and serves clients really well. He is a great collaborator and practitioner.

Jon is very well connected and measured. He's good at offering recommendations and deal structures when trying to do something creative.

Ranked Lawyers at
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USA - Nationwide

Startups & Emerging Companies

John J Egan III
S
John J Egan III
S
Senior Statespeople
Anthony McCusker
1
Anthony McCusker
1
Band 1
Mitchell S Bloom
3
Mitchell S Bloom
3
Band 3
Patrick Mitchell
3
Patrick Mitchell
3
Band 3
Michelle Knoop
5
Michelle Knoop
5
Band 5
Jon Novotny
U
Jon Novotny
U
Up and Coming