Choate, Hall & Stewart serves investors across the investment spectrum, from initial seed and Series A financings to advanced pre-IPO crossover rounds, with clients gaining from the firm’s notable intellectual property expertise. The firm’s investor-side representation includes its support of Bain Capital Life Sciences in the Series C financing of ADARx Pharmaceuticals. In the Boston-based business and technology group, co-chair Brian Goldstein focuses on supporting high-growth entities in the health IT, life sciences, and medical device sectors with financings, licensing agreements, and M&A activities. He shares leadership with John Pitfield, a private equity specialist. Meanwhile, Tobin Sullivan assists clients with venture capital and growth equity financings, corporate governance, and SEC compliance.

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Key clients

  • 5AM Ventures
  • Andreessen Horowitz
  • Bain Capital Life Sciences
  • Broadview Ventures
  • Cultivate Next
  • Eventide Asset Management
  • Surveyor Capital (Citadel)
  • Transformation Capital Partners
  • Vertical Venture Partners
  • Xontogeny

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Brian Goldstein, John Pitfield

Other key lawyers

Tobin Sullivan