Choate, Hall & Stewart’s strong track record in public and private mergers and acquisitions makes the firm a key port of call for both strategic buyers and sellers as well as private equity investors. The Boston-based team has an international reach and is frequently active across cross-border transactional work, with a penchant for advising international companies on their entries into and expansions in the US market. John Pitfield co-chairs the practice and is well placed to assist clients in the health services, life sciences, and technology sectors on strategic transactional matters. Fellow co-chair Brian Goldstein is also well versed in matters involving clients from the health services and life sciences sectors and maintains close relationships with domestic clients as well as with middle-market and growth companies in the United Kingdom, Europe, and Israel. Tobin Sullivan further expands the team’s life sciences expertise and is a key contact for companies ranging from high-growth start-ups to multinationals.
Testimonials
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‘A law practice's uniqueness often lies in its expertise, track record, and client-focused approach. Potential clients may want to know about the team's legal specialties, experience in similar cases, success rates, and the ability to communicate effectively and empathetically.’
‘We work with Brian Goldstein. We rely on his legal expertise, analytical and communication skills, ability to problem-solve, and his ethical and client-focused conduct.’
Key clients
- Auction Technology Group
- Candescent Partners
- Creation Technologies International Inc.
- ENT Partners
- Forrester Research, Inc.
- Haemonetics Corporation
- Kadant Inc.
- LeMaitre Vascular
- Pegasystems Inc.
- Vera Whole Health
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
John Pitfield, Brian Goldstein