Known for its strong focus on transactional issues, Goodwin routinely acts for emerging tech companies, and healthcare and life sciences investors. David Cappillo and Chris Wilson jointly head up the practice from Boston, while James Gatta leads from New York; Cappillo primarily assists tech and healthcare companies with M&A and growth equity issues, Wilson is a private equity expert, and Gatta focuses on both government and internal investigations. Miranda Hooker, John Jones and Allison DeLaurentis all joined the firm as part of a team from Troutman Pepper in early 2023, contributing their expertise in fraud and abuse and governance matters. Greg Demske frequently assists clients with their responses to government investigations and enforcement actions in Washington DC. Delphine O’Rourke left the practice in July 2023.
Testimonials
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‘Expertise and responsiveness.’
‘David Cappillo is one of the most effective professionals I've worked with. He is knowledgeable, efficient, and a great strategy counselor.’
‘Up to date practical business and legal knowledge related to telehealth and healthtech. Differentiated by having experience with many telehealth and healthtech startups.’
‘Roger Cohen - solid, practical advice. Efficient and a pleasure to work with.’
‘Commercially oriented and practical. Highly responsive and flexible. Provides high-quality advice while keeping the focus on the business goals.’
‘David Cappillo is an exceptional partner to our business. He has a wealth of experience to draw from, and provides highly practical advice.’
‘Highly industry focused team with good knowledge. Super responsive and able to provide detailed and appropriate advice to clients in the healthcare area.’
‘Deeply connected and specialists in the area.’
Key clients
- SunMed LLC
- InTandem Capital Partners, LLC
- Zus Health, Inc.
- Cartwheel Care
- Tinicum Incorporated
- Cardiac Imaging, Inc.
- Nephrology Associates Medical Group
- Weekend Health
- Medical Properties Trust
- Thoma Bravo
Work highlights
- Advised SunMedLLC on its acquisition of the consumables business operated by Vyaire Holding Company and its direct and indirect US and foreign subsidiaries. This was a global carve-out transaction and was structured as a mixed stock and asset sale.
- Advised SunMed Group Holdings, LLC d/b/a AirLife on its acquisition of the global respiratory health business of Avanos Medical, Inc., including the BALLARD, MICROCUFF and endOclear product lines, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $110m.
- Advised affiliated investment funds of the client, InTandem Capital Partners, LLC, on completing its acquisition of Nebraska Orthopedic Hospital, LLC and certain affiliated entities based on an enterprise value of OrthoNebraska of $351m. The transaction was funded in part with a new credit facility and rollover from existing equity holders.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
David Cappillo, James Gatta, Chris Wilson