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Paul M Mahoney Jr

Paul M Mahoney Jr

USA 2026

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USA

Career

Paul guides private equity funds, their portfolio companies, and owner-operated businesses through their varied strategic initiatives.

Paul represents middle- and lower-middle-market private equity funds and their portfolio companies, as well as owner-operated businesses, in a variety of investment activities and strategic transactions, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions. He serves as practice group leader of the firm’s Private Equity & Investment Funds Practice Group.

After his private equity client’s acquisition of a target company, Paul advises that portfolio company on its strategic priorities, including add-on acquisitions and dispositions, structuring management equity and other incentives, corporate governance matters, debt and equity recapitalizations and restructurings, and the company’s ultimate sale to a strategic or financial acquirer.

Paul’s involvement in the full lifecycle of a private equity investment affords him the perspective to appreciate the various constituents’ concerns and priorities when planning and implementing a client’s strategies. This allows him to anticipate issues and craft creative and cost-effective solutions.

Professional Memberships

Member, American Bar Association

Member, Association for Corporate Growth, Boston Chapter

Member, Massachusetts Bar Association

Member, Rhode Island Bar Association

Personal

Member, Dartmouth Club of Rhode Island

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Corporate/Commercial - Rhode Island

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
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.

Strengths

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  • Paul has substantial expertise, expertise and good practical judgment. An outstanding business lawyer and advisor.

    Corporate/CommercialChambers Guide to the USA

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