Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. > Boston, United States > Firm Profile

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dispute resolution > E-discovery

Intellectual property > Patents: prosecution (including re-examination and post-grant proceedings)