About

Provided by Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

Our corporate practice provides comprehensive transactional and regulatory compliance counseling to businesses of all sizes. Our team of seasoned attorneys offers a full spectrum of corporate legal services, including advising on mergers and acquisitions/dispositions, corporate governance, capital markets transactions, securities regulation, investment management, and private equity transactions.

We guide clients through their most important transactions, critical day-to-day matters, and the full range of issues that arise in a company’s life cycle. Our in-depth commercial and industry knowledge and experience provide guidance well beyond the mechanics of the law, allowing us to counsel clients on broader business implications and strategies.

Consistently recognized as a top-tier practice, our corporate attorneys regularly handle transactions of all sizes with a focus on the middle market, many of which have significant regulatory overlay such as those involving health care, energy, financial services, insurance and/or cross-border operations. Our creative and cost-effective solutions give clients the benefit of our many years of experience without the cost of unnecessary legal research or hours.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial - Rhode Island

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What the Team is Known For

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP has a market-leading group, recognized for its strengths in M&A, joint ventures and capital markets transactions. Maintains a fine reputation for acting on behalf of major private equity groups. Expertise spans all corners of the market including energy, manufacturing, real estate and healthcare. On 1st January 2025, Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord merged to form Troutman Pepper Locke LLP.

Work Highlights

Provided by Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

  • The firm advised Imugene in the acquisition of an exclusive license for Precision BioSciences' allogeneic CD19 ‎CAR T-cell therapy program worth $227 million.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Christopher Graham
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Christopher Graham
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Christopher Graham cochairs the firm's corporate and transactional department and advises clients including established and emerging businesses and private equity funds on M&A and complex financings.
"Chris possesses phenomenal listening skills and the ability to hone in on issues and challenges to clearly articulate options for consideration."
"He has excellent expertise."
Douglas G Gray
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Douglas G Gray
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Douglas Gray focuses his practice on counselling clients in the life sciences sector on a range of corporate matters. He frequently advises on M&A, joint ventures and transactional IP concerns.
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Neal Pandozzi
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Neal Pandozzi is noted for his work in the commercial lending and M&A space. He is particularly recognized for his work as bond counsel.

"He's very intelligent and a good lawyer."
Joseph A. Farside Jr.
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Joseph A. Farside Jr.
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Joseph Farside is held in high regard for the quality of his practice, which is specialized in the antitrust compliance aspects of M&A. He possesses additional expertise in litigation at both state and federal court levels.
Paul M Mahoney Jr
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Paul M Mahoney Jr
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Paul Mahoney is an experienced practitioner with notable expertise in handling M&A and investment transactions. He acts for both private equity funds and corporates.
"Paul is strong enough to do complex corporate deals and nimble enough to help out with smaller work."
Peter J Barrett
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Peter J Barrett
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Peter Barrett is particularly noted for his expertise in advising clients in the technology and media industries on M&A and private equity matters. His experience includes mergers, sales and strategic investments.
"It is a real pleasure to work and cooperate with Peter. He is efficient, insightful and very responsive."
"Peter is a seasoned lawyer who consistently delivers excellent work."

Ranked Lawyers at
Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

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Rhode Island

Corporate/Commercial

Christopher Graham
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Christopher Graham
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Douglas G Gray
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Douglas G Gray
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Band 2
Joseph A. Farside Jr.
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Joseph A. Farside Jr.
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Paul M Mahoney Jr
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Paul M Mahoney Jr
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Peter J Barrett
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Peter J Barrett
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Corporate/Commercial: Banking & Finance

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Neal Pandozzi
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