Goodwin Procter is a national leader in the private equity sector. Since the 1960s, we have worked with private equity investors to make deals happen and to facilitate growth of equity value. Today, we have a team of over 100 attorneys serving leading private equity investors throughout the Americas and Europe.
We have gained a reputation as one of the elite private equity platforms in the United States. In 2007, we were named one of the nation’s top ten law firms for Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment and for Fund Formation by Chambers...more »
Goodwin Procter is a national leader in the private equity sector. Since the 1960s, we have worked with private equity investors to make deals happen and to facilitate growth of equity value. Today, we have a team of over 100 attorneys serving leading private equity investors throughout the Americas and Europe.
We have gained a reputation as one of the elite private equity platforms in the United States. In 2007, we were named one of the nation’s top ten law firms for Buyouts & Venture Capital Investment and for Fund Formation by Chambers Global:The World’s Leading Lawyers for Business, based on feedback provided by clients and peers. Then in 2008, Private Equity Analyst released its annual survey of most active law firms, ranking Goodwin Procter 5th overall for private equity and venture capital transactions, and 2nd for later-stage/buyout deals, based on volume of deals closed last year.
Goodwin Procter’s Private Equity Practice focuses on buyouts, recapitalizations and portfolio company transactions, representing both single investors and “clubs.” Our work covers the full life cycle of our clients’ investments — from fund formation to exit and everything in between. We are particularly known for structuring innovative, tax-advantaged solutions for our clients and for our practical, client-oriented approach.
We have unique and cutting-edge experience in a variety of industry sectors, including:
- Technology
- Telecommunications and Networking
- Healthcare Services
- Life Sciences
- Business Services
- Media and Entertainment
- Consumer Products
- Energy
We view our relationships with clients as partnerships. We work hard to understand our clients’ businesses and industries so that we can add value to their strategic plans and anticipate and solve their legal challenges. We are true business lawyers, with a solid understanding of finance and an affinity for working with entrepreneurs. We are committed to being highly responsive, accessible advisors and to providing experienced, partner-level attention to each of our clients. less »