«Goodwin`s practice stands out from its competitors in the depth and breadth of knowledge of its partners and employees, the quick turnaround time, and the ability to make legal issues understandable that are sometimes obscure to my non-legal colleagues.» «The company is one of the most respected, experienced, staffed and well-equipped companies, especially in the biotech/pharmaceutical sector. Goodwin is our point of contact for our legal matters and we continue to be impressed by their thoroughness, client orientation and the advice and support they provide us. «Thomas Maitrejean provided legal advice adapted to a very complex situation and effectively led our case in a very difficult context. The firm: Goodwin`s more than 1,000 lawyers in the U.S., Europe and Asia are characterized by complex transactions, high-engagement litigation and world-class advisory services in finance, life sciences, private equity, real estate and technology. Goodwin`s unique combination of extensive experience serving innovators and investors in a fast-paced, technology-driven economy sets Goodwin apart. For more information, visit www.goodwinlaw.com and follow Goodwin on Twitter (@goodwinlaw), LinkedIn (@goodwinlaw), Facebook (@join_goodwin) and Instagram (@join_goodwin). «Tim Worden is a fantastic lawyer and negotiator. His legal skills are excellent, as are his negotiating skills. Helped us tremendously throughout the negotiations as leaders. Goodwin`s flagship pro bono program, the Neighborhood Business Initiative (NBI), is a program founded and operated by Goodwin to provide business and legal services to entrepreneurs and small business owners who are members of historically excluded communities or whose businesses positively impact those communities in the Greater Boston Area. New York and California. [93] The main activities of the initiative are to provide, on a pro bono basis, legal resources, workshops and clinics, as well as direct pro bono representation in private.
BNI recently celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2021. [94] «Excellent technical strength and breadth of the team, availability of a tax partner and in-depth knowledge of complex issues. Link implementation tax advice very well to the company`s legal team. After World War II, partners Leonard Wheeler and Frank Wallis played a central role in the historic Nuremberg trials, presenting much of the Americans` arguments against the Nazis. [30] [31] «It was an incredible and exciting experience,» Wallis recalls. «I spoke to the world – not only to the world today, but also to the world of future generations.» [32] Post-war practice was not business as usual, as the firm reached a generational turning point when Robert Goodwin semi-retired and Sam Hoar died in 1952. [33] (Joe Procter had already died in 1932.) [34] Goodwin officially retired in 1963, ending a 60-year legal career; He died in 1971. [35] «Sarah Fleury and Charles-Henri Gouvion de Saint Cyr were not only very responsive to the file, dedicated to customer service, but were also very creative in the proposed structuring, while maintaining high standards of legal and tax analysis.
They are essential in the market for real estate lawyers and have a thorough knowledge of the sector and market players, which has made it possible to handle cases smoothly. «Gregory Barclay and Manish Ranjan are very responsive, very commercial and willing to develop creative solutions while identifying significant legal risks. Working with them is always a simple and effective experience. «The team had extensive skills and strengths both in the IPO litigation process and in understanding the unique issues that software and fintech companies face when making an SEC-registered offering.» «Dan Roeser is simply exceptional for his thorough thinking, his valuable advice and detailed legal reviews. «Goodwin`s ERISA litigation team has tremendous expertise in many different areas, including knowledge of law, legal strategy and knowledge of expert issues. They are exceptional in determining the points to prioritize and how to adapt to the different forums. In 1998, Regina Pisa became the first woman to be appointed President and Managing Partner of AmLaw 100. [44] Under Pisa`s leadership, Goodwin grew from 300 lawyers, primarily in Boston, to more than 900 lawyers serving clients in eight offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. In 2004, the firm merged with the Washington, D.C.-based law firm Shea & Gardner.[45] The following year, more than 60 lawyers from Testa, Hurwitz & Thibeault joined Goodwin Procter when Testa Hurwitz was dissolved,[46] a decision that the Boston Globe may have called «the greatest coup in Boston`s legal history.» [47] Goodwin established its West Coast presence in 2006, opening offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco.
[48] It began its presence in Silicon Valley in 2007. [49] The firm expanded in 2008 with offices in London and Hong Kong. «Goodwin Procter`s experts not only provide us with excellent legal advice, but are also an integral part of the team and true business partners. They really care about the relationship and our success. «Benjamin Garçon is an incredibly talented lawyer. Very able to do business, efficient. His ability to understand business problems is exceptional and allows him to intelligently defend the interests of his clients and propose solutions perfectly adapted to all parties. He has excellent negotiation skills, even when relations can be strained, and knows how to intelligently coordinate the various interlocutors.
In 2010, Goodwin launched Founders Workbench, a unique open source legal advice resource[96] designed to help entrepreneurs overcome the legal and organizational challenges faced by start-ups and emerging companies. [97] In March 2013, Goodwin launched an updated version of the Founders Workbench, which now included legal documents for forming limited liability companies (LLCs) and introduced new mobile web applications to manage finances and understand relevant legal and business terms. [98] The site has been recognized by the Legal Marketing Association,[99] InformationWeek[100] and CIO. [101] «We met people who were available and attentive. Good advice and short-term legal product deliveries. «Goodwin has an incredible bank and excellent practitioners with years of experience in government service and client advice. They are constantly working with leading clients on new products and legal issues, making them the first port of call when we do something new. The team is also very solution-oriented and knows very well how to find a path to a compliant product launch. I can`t talk enough about the company`s FinTech and financial services practices. More than 1,000 Goodwin professionals have spent 40,000+ hours providing pro bono corporate legal services to hundreds of small business clients across the country. Goodwin devotes 3% to 5% of its annual hours to pro bono representation and serves more than 1,000 clients each year. [95] «Arman Oruc is a world-class antitrust lawyer who stands out from the military of other antitrust lawyers involved in our transaction. He is measured in his communication, has a solid understanding of the big picture, conceives and articulates his case logically, and can dive deep into clinical science to support his legal case.
The senior partner was Richard Strassberg. He demonstrated an excellent combination of in-depth knowledge and understanding of legal aspects, as well as a very practical approach and understanding of the context and complex facts. «We have a fruitful, long-term relationship that has worked well in a rapidly changing environment.