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Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. Offices
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NEW YORK, NY 10017
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Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. > The Legal 500 Rankings
Finance > Restructuring (including bankruptcy): municipal Tier 1
Led by Boston-based William Kannel, who is skilled at representing bondholders and indenture trustees, Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. has ‘unmatched sector expertise‘ in connection with Chapter 9 municipal bankruptcies and governmental unit restructuring, with the team having a prominent role in proceedings related to issues of the debt crisis in Puerto Rico, Chapter 9s of health care districts and a number of out-of-court workouts. The firm also regularly advises a range of parties, including institutional investors, on municipal tax-exempt and taxable securities. New York-based Nathan Coco has advised on Chapter 9 cases involving the City of Detroit, Puerto Rico, Coalinga Regional Hospital and the City of San Bernardino, while Ian Hammel represents indenture trustees and bondholders in bankruptcy and other out-of-court and in-court matters. Eric Blythe is noted for his expertise in municipal restructuring and securities.Practice head(s):
William Kannel
Other key lawyers:
Ian Hammel; Eric Blythe; Nathan Coco; Dan Bleck; Poonam Patidar
Testimonials
‘Mintz has an experienced and deep bench of municipal restructuring partners with unmatched sector expertise. In general the lawyers are practical, efficient, and focused on problem solving.’
‘Dan Bleck is unmatched in his knowledge, capability, and strategic acumen in senior living restructurings. He is able to build consensus among creditor groups, tell clients hard truths to guide them to the best results, and spot pitfalls and less obvious risk factors from a mile away.’
‘Poonam Patidar is an exceptional transactional attorney with strong capabilities in both the restructuring and high yield new issue contexts. She is an effective advocate and negotiator, able to prioritize issues and with strategic sense to achieve creative solutions for clients.’
Key clients
Institutional Debt Holders of Puerto Rico Bonds
Institutional Debt Holders of US Virgin Islands Matching Fund Revenue Bonds
UMB Bank, N.A.
Bondholders
Ambac Assurance Corporation
Preston Hollow Community Capital and U.S. Bank Trust Company, N.A.
Work highlights
- Served as counsel to several institutional bondholders of Puerto Rico bonds including advising on PROMESA, Commonwealth and related fiscal plans and plans of adjustment.
- Serving as counsel to the institutional bondholder and the indenture trustee of bonds issued for the benefit of Chester, Pennsylvania in the city’s recently filed Chapter 9.
- Representing Ambac, a bond insurer, in Chapter 9 bankruptcy case of the City of Fairfield, Alabama.
Healthcare > Service providers Tier 2
Led by Karen Lovitch, the team at Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C., primarily based in Washington DC, handles the full range of healthcare transactions and investments, civil healthcare fraud investigations, and digital health-related mandates. Lovitch specializes in advising diagnostic companies and laboratories on their relationships with healthcare professionals, while health care delivery system expert Hope Foster regularly negotiates global settlements and corporate integrity agreements with the US Department of Justice and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Theresa Carnegie has broad knowledge of pharmaceutical supply chains, while Tara Dwyer assists managed care organizations and integrated delivery systems with M&A and service arrangements. Boston’s Kate Stewart is well placed to advise on HIPAA policy implementation and National Institutes of Health (NIH) rules. Daniel Cody joined the San Francisco office from Jones Day in May 2023, contributing his longstanding regulatory expertise in pricing and reimbursing regulations on both a state and federal level.Practice head(s):
Karen Lovitch
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
TPG Growth & The Rise Funds
U.S. Family Health Plan
Mass General Brigham
Devoted Health
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
DarioHealth
Nautic Partners
Natural Partners, Inc. d/b/a Fullscript
Northwell Health
Maxor National Pharmacy Services
Work highlights
- Advising TPG Capital on a health care regulatory diligence review on behalf of TPG Capital in several transactions. In one transaction, the team served as health care regulatory counsel to TPG with respect to the acquisition of OneOncology, a national network of oncology practices, from General Atlantic in a transaction valued at $2.1bn.
- Represented TPG’s The Rise Fund in its investment in Banyan Treatment Centers, LLC, a nationwide provider of substance use disorder and mental health services.
Labor and employment > Immigration Tier 2
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. is distinguished for representing entrepreneurs, multinational corporations and investors entering the US market. Working across a diversity of sectors, the team deals with complex immigration cases often involving H-1B visas, inadmissibility waivers and matters in the EB-5 financing space. With strong relationships to federal agencies and US consulates, the group is co-led by Boston-based John Quill, who advises clients on the latest regulations and compliancy issues alongside Susan Cohen, an immigration specialist with a substantive pro-bono practice with deep experience in the field. Also in Boston, is William Coffman, who focuses on immigration and nationality law as well outbound emigration and international law and Douglas Hauer, an expert on EB-5 investor visa programs. Angel Feng assists clients with formulating their immigration policies and compliancy issues.Practice head(s):
John Quill; Susan Cohen
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Pro-Bono Afghanistan Parolee Clients
ID-Pal Ltd.
Teradar, Inc.
IAC, Inc.
Thomson Reuters (TR)
Work highlights
- Represented a former Afghanistan cabinet member and renowned women’s rights advocate.
- Advocating for individuals who remain in hiding and at risk due to the dire humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.
- Partnering with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Massachusetts to pursue a pending lawsuit in the Boston federal court on behalf of Afghan immigrants and their New England-area families.
M&A/corporate and commercial > M&A: middle-market (sub-$500m) Tier 2
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. leverages the interdisciplinary knowledge at the firm to handle employment agreements, retention plans and transition services agreements as well as core corporate issues in connection with all types of M&A. The practice is headed up by a trio of Boston-based partners, Michael Fantozzi, Dean Zioze, and Matthew Tikonoff, along with Stephen Gulotta, who is based in the firm’s New York office. Fantozzi focuses on strategic deals and public offerings, Zioze is equipped to advise on issues including complex earn-out arrangements and management buyouts, and Tikonoff's diverse caseload includes carve-outs and private equity deals. Structuring and negotiating transactions for financial services clients stands out as an area of activity in Gulotta’s diverse portfolio of work. Also in New York, Joseph Ronca is a reference for clients in the technology sector. Boston lawyer Larry Naughton‘s practice extends to pre-acquisition work, including company reorganizations and corporate cleanups.Practice head(s):
Michael Fantozzi; Dean Zioze; Stephen Gulotta; Matthew Tikonoff
Other key lawyers:
Larry Naughton; Thomas Burton; , Joseph Ronca; Matthew Gardella; Scott Stanton; James McKnight; Adam Lenain
Key clients
Royal Philips
QIAGEN N.V.
eBay Inc.
PayPal, Inc.
KYOCERA AVX
Monomoy Capital Partners
Quip NYC Inc.
Campbell Soup Co.
LPL Financial
Azenta Life Sciences
DW Healthcare Partners
Charlesbank Capital Partners
H.I.G. Capital
Future Electronics
Adviser Investments
Dassault Systèmes
Myriad Genetics
Netsmart Technologies
Work highlights
- Represented F-star Therapeutics in its $161m sale to invoX Pharma, a subsidiary of Sino Biopharma Limited , with voluntary CFIUS and NSIA filings and full foreign investment regulatory review and clearance.
- Represented Signify in its acquisition of Intelligent Lighting Controls, Inc.
Dispute resolution > Corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense Tier 3
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. stands out for its extensive experience representing high-profile individuals, foreign diplomats, and company executives on various white-collar criminal allegations, including public corruption, money laundering, and false claims within the healthcare industry. Further to this, the team is also skilled at handling crisis management and advising on public relations. Eóin Beirne leads the team located in Boston and regularly acts for boards of directors undergoing internal investigations. Heading the team in the New York office, Peter Chavkin is recommended for his skills at handling major investigations into fraud, insider trading, and other financial misconduct. Also based in New York is Jason Halperin and David Siegal. Halperin has expertise in advising non-profit organizations, while Siegal is a seasoned litigator with nearly three decades of experience.Practice head(s):
Peter Chavkin; Eoin Beirne
Other key lawyers:
Jason Halperin; David Siegal; Marc Axelbaum; Michelle Lipkowitz; Cory Flashner; Randy Jones
Labor and employment > Workplace and employment counseling Tier 3
In New York, the employment team at Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. is led by Michael Arnold. Arnold specializes in conducting complex internal investigations and advising on the employment aspect of transactions. The practice has a particularly formidable presence in Boston, where Natalie Groot and Geri Haight are based. Groot regularly addresses issues concerning relocation, absence and recruitment policies, while Haight advises on everyday HR issues and various employee compliance issues. In San Diego, Jennifer Rubin is a key point of contact for clients for providing counsel on everyday employee relations and employment law compliance.Practice head(s):
Michael Arnold
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Ambridge Partners
Ankura Consulting Group
Development Corporation For Israel (Israel Bonds)
Empire State Development
IDB Bank
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Ivy Rehab Network
NewLab
The Related Companies
Schneider Electric
Aspen Aerogels
Clarion Capital Partners
IAC Holdings and certain of its subsidiaries (including Mosaic Group, Care.com, Vimeo, and Ask Applications, among others)
Glenbervie Healthcare Inc. (The Motherhood Center)
Informa PLC
Miyoko’s Creamery, LLC
DermTech
Kiva Confections, Inc.
General Atomics
Exagen
California Protons
Appen AI
Schneider Electric
SimpliSafe, Inc.
HubSpot, Inc.
QIAGEN
Work highlights
- Advising clients concerning New York’s proposed ban on non-competes and the NLRB / McLaren Macomb Decision, as well as employer’s approaches to non-competes and restrictive covenant strategies more generally.
Dispute resolution > Securities litigation: defense Tier 4
At Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C., securities litigation is a key area of expertise in many of its offices across the US, and the firm frequently acts for clients in the life sciences, pharmaceuticals, retail, insurance and financial services sectors. Sean Prosser in San Diego secured the full voluntary dismissal of that case. With Adam Sisitsky having left to take up a role in the Massachusetts State Court, Jack Sylvia in Boston and Douglas Baumstein in New York now lead the practice. Ellen Shapiro in New York plays an increasingly prominent role in the practice having recently assisted Prosser with actions against financial technology company RYVYL Inc. Also in New York, Jason Vigna, who made his name in cases arising from Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme, is also highly active.Practice head(s):
Jack Sylvia; Doug Baumstein
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Fulgent Genetics, Inc.
RYVYL Inc.
Ostendo Technologies
Spero Therapeutics
Viela Bio
Butterfly Network
AVX Corporation
Jason Boucher
Former Frutarom Officers
DBV Technologies
Teligent
Canopy Growth Corporation
Tenet Fintech Group
Work highlights
- Secured a full voluntary dismissal on behalf of Fulgent Genetics, Inc. and its CEO and CFO in connection with a shareholder class action.
- Secured a Motion to Dismiss on behalf of DBV Technologies, S.A. in a complex federal securities class action in the District of New Jersey in a case related to its lead product candidate, Viaskin Peanut, an immunotherapy product used for the treatment of peanut allergies
- Represented the CEO of a manufacturer of electronics, in defending against stockholder claims.
Finance > Capital markets: equity offerings
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. has a strong record in IPOs, follow-on offerings and SPAC transactions, particularly in the life sciences sector. It continued to advise on a series of de-SPAC deals in 2023 and represents both issuers and underwriters. Focused on mid-cap domestic offerings, the capital markets team has some pedigree in cross-border deals; it launched a life sciences-focused Toronto office in 2023. Boston partners Jonathan Kravetz and William Hicks are key figures in the team.Practice head(s):
Michael Fantozzi; William Hicks; Jonathan Kravetz
Key clients
QIAGEN N.V.
ProKidney LP
Vicarious Surgical
G1 Therapeutics, Inc.
Aspen Aerogels, Inc.
Molecular Templates, Inc.
Myriad Genetics
WAVE Life Sciences Ltd.
Pieris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
EcoR1 Capital
Insurance > Advice to insurers Tier 4
Bringing deep expertise in representing insurers across state, federal, and bankruptcy courts in the U.S., the Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. insurance practice, co-led by experienced insurance coverage litigators Nancy Adams and Kim Marrkand based in Boston, provides comprehensive guidance to property and casualty insurers. Covering areas such as coverage, reinsurance, corporate insurance, and financial risks, the team navigates a broad spectrum of issues, including bad faith, human trafficking, and environmental concerns, as well as emerging challenges like cyber and social media litigation. Further bolstering the practice, esteemed litigators Suman Chakraborty and Marc Abrams from New York bring experience in guiding clients through high-stakes litigations and arbitrations, while Ellen Farrell, Deidre Johnson and Paul Kalish contribute to the team’s strength in litigation, arbitration, and negotiation from Washington DC.Practice head(s):
Nancy Adams; Kim Marrkand
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Liberty Mutual Group
Euclid Transactional
Providence Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Allianz
One Beacon/Intact Financial Group
Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Media, technology and telecoms > Telecoms and broadcast: regulatory Tier 4
Advising an extensive client base that spans the country, the technology, media and communications team at Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. covers broadband, net neutrality and spectrum auctions. The practice encompasses communications-related litigation, at both a local and state level. The experienced Tara Corvo leads the Washington DC-based team, with a clientele of cable, broadband and content providers. Practice co-head Angela Y. Kung fields extensive FCC experience, advising clients on wireless regulations, services and auctions, as well as spectrum policies and auctions. T. Scott Thompson leads the communications infrastructure litigation practice, bringing over 20 years’ experience in wireless and wireline matters. Dan Reing is an experienced advisor to companies from the communications industry, including cable, broadband and wireless clients. Christen B’anca Glenn is an expert in emerging and transformative technologies.Practice head(s):
Tara Corvo; Angela Y. Kung
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The regulatory team at Mintz has been fantastic to work with. They provide practical legal/regulatory advice and understand our business and objectives. They have been a pleasure to work with in all respects.’
‘Russell Fox and Angela Kung have been terrific to work with over the past several years. They provide critical and timely legal support in all ways.’
Key clients
A&E Networks
Altice USA
AMC Networks Inc.
Andrena
AST&Science
Boeing
Boston College
Charter Communications, Inc.
Comcast
Cox Communications, Inc.
Crown Castle
CTIA – The Wireless Association
DIF Capital Partners
DRS Technical Services, Inc.
Entergy Services, Inc.
Everstream Solutions
ExteNet Systems, Inc.
Fidelity Investments
FIF AireBeam
First Light Power
Florida Internet & Television Association
GoDaddy
Holy Cross
H.I.G. Capital, LLC
iMedia Brands
Madison Square Garden
Mediacom Communications Corporation
MSG Networks
Music Choice
NCTA – The Internet & Television Association
NfinityLink Communications, Inc.
Satcom Direct Communications
SBA Communications
SES World Skies U.S. Government
SpinCar
T-Mobile
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.
TPG Capital, L.P.
Trimble Inc.
Tufts University
Uprise Fiber LLC
ViaSat, Inc.
ViVo
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.
Wi-Fi Alliance
Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA)
Work highlights
- Advising private equity firms on communications-related investments, including securing FCC, state and local approvals, without conditions, notably assisting DIF Capital Partners through an acquisition by CVC.
- Advising wireless providers and infrastructure firms on deployment strategies and litigating to enforce wireless companies’ rights, as well as representing the wireless infrastructure industry in U.S. Circuit Courts in support of FCC orders being challenged by local governments and handling federal and state trial-level actions for companies including T-Mobile, Charter, and Crown Castle.
- Advising on global market access for international satellite projects, representing clients including Viasat, Boeing and AST & Science, and securing spectrum, orbital slots, and licenses, while obtaining Host Nation Authorizations for U.S. military and government satellite ground networks, VIP aircraft, and UAVs.
Healthcare > Life sciences Tier 5
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. handles a wide range of matters for life sciences clients, including public offerings, strategic patent advice and litigation. The practice’s leadership team is located in Boston and consists of Jonathan Kravetz and William Whelan, who handle a variety of financing structures and IPOs, and both are well-equipped to advise on venture capital investments, advising both investors and investees. Lewis Geffen leads on licensing transactions, supporting pharmaceutical, biotech and medical devices companies looking to fund drug research, while Thomas Wintner is the key contact for contentious matters, handling patent and trade secrets disputes concerning inter alia drugs, drug delivery systems and vaccines. Siegmund Gutman, who represents clients in patent disputes concerning biologics and in Hatch-Waxman disputes out of Los Angeles, joined the firm in May 2024 from Proskauer Rose LLP.Practice head(s):
Jonathan Kravetz; William Whelan; Lewis Geffen; Thomas Wintner; Siegmund Gutman
Other key lawyers:
Cheryl Reicin
M&A/corporate and commercial > Venture capital and emerging companies Tier 5
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. supports traditional venture capital funds, as well as family offices, hedge funds, and private equity funds, in their investments into emerging companies. Entrepreneurs benefit from access to MintzEdge, a program offering fixed or deferred fee structures, and the firm also provides legal services to start-up incubators. The practice is under the joint leadership of Daniel DeWolf in New York, Jeremy Glaser in Los Angeles, and Lewis Geffen in Boston. DeWolf is noted for his expertise in online capital-raising strategies, and Glaser guides tech-based companies from their initial setup through to angel and venture capital financings, IPOs, and M&A, while Geffen represents clients in the biotech, pharmaceutical, and medtech sectors, focusing on capital raisings, technology licensing issues, and strategic alliances.Practice head(s):
Daniel DeWolf; Jeremy Glaser; Lewis Geffen
Other key lawyers:
Larry Naughton
Key clients
SYN Ventures
Antler
Quip NYC
Matrix Capital Management
Gotham Greens
T-Rex Group
Cardurion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
EcoR1 Capital
Spark Capital
SidelineSwap
Work highlights
- Represented SidelineSwap in its investment from, and commercial partnership with, Dick’s Sporting Goods and eBay.
- Represented NanoGraf Corporation in its $65m Series B financing co-led by Volta Energy Technologies and CC Industries (CCI).
- Represented ArriVent Biopharma, Inc. in its $155m oversubscribed Series B financing led by Soffinova and General Catalyst.
Real estate > Construction (including construction litigation) Tier 5
Representing owners, construction managers, design professionals and contractors, Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. is equipped to handle the full cycle of complex projects, from drafting and negotiating construction contacts to public bidding and procurement issues, in addition to litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution. The department is headed by Samuel Tony Starr, who is adept in a wide range of construction issues, including contract drafting and project-related disputes, and William Hill, who is an experienced litigator and arbitrator. Commercial litigator Rebecca Raphaelson advises clients on contract formation, project delays and other construction issues. All named individuals are based in Boston.Practice head(s):
Samuel Tony Starr; William Hill
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
DivcoWest
Lessen Inc.
ProKidney Inc.
Drawbridge Realty
Hancock Street Partners
Onyx Corporation
Chestnut Hill Realty
Nautilus US Power Holdco LLC
Rockpoint Group
Daniel O’Connell’s Sons
Work highlights
- Acting as Construction Counsel for San Francisco-based DivcoWest’s Cambridge Crossing project in Massachusetts.
- Representing ProKidney L.P. in the drafting and negotiating of multiple construction and design contracts related to development and renovation projects for the company’s new lab spaces in North Carolina.
- Represented Nautilus in connection with a dispute with Nautilus’s general contractor on six separate solar system installation projects in New York and Rhode Island.
Real estate Tier 5
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. advises institutional investors, financial institutions, and corporates, including Fortune 500 companies, on acquisitions, sales, and financings, together with joint venture and leasing advice. The real estate team is also distinct for its life science sector expertise as well as for its subspecialty practice that is dedicated to data center leasing, transactions, and developments as well as those relating to Distributed Antenna Systems, broadcast and antenna towers. In Boston, Jennifer Kiely is particularly experienced on transactions as well as the life science sector, as is co-chair Daniel Gaquin on the transaction and finance sides. On the West Coast, Danny Guggenheim is a key name in the Los Angeles office, with experience in investment structuring, REITs, and discretionary funds, among other areas. He is joined by real estate co-chair Paul Churchill who brings further breadth on a range of transactions in the restructuring of real estate loans.Practice head(s):
Paul Churchill; Daniel Gaquin
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Madison Square Garden
The Roxborough Group
Western & Southern Financial Group
Beacon Capital
The Davis Companies
Lincoln Property Company
Northwood Investors
Arc Capital Partners
Brookwood Financial Group
Dispute resolution > E-discovery
Intellectual property > Patents: prosecution (including re-examination and post-grant proceedings)
- Finance > Restructuring (including bankruptcy): municipal
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- M&A/corporate and commercial > M&A: middle-market (sub-$500m)
Firm Rankings
- Dispute resolution > Corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense
- Labor and employment > Workplace and employment counseling
- Dispute resolution > Securities litigation: defense
- Finance > Capital markets: equity offerings
- Insurance > Advice to insurers
- Media, technology and telecoms > Telecoms and broadcast: regulatory