Press Release
Awards and Rankings
December 4, 2015

Goodwin’s Financial Institutions and Private Equity Practices Honored with Two M&A Advisor Deal of the Year Awards

Goodwin Procter won two 2015 M&A Advisor Awards in the categories of Cross-Border Deal of the Year and Corporate and Strategic Acquisition of the Year. The firm was also selected as a finalist in 16 award categories, highlighting Goodwin’s industry strengths in financial services, technology, life sciences, private equity and real estate.

Goodwin won Cross-Border Deal of the Year for its representation of Northern Lights Capital Group in its combination transaction with Treasury Group Limited. The deal team was led by partner Robert Kester and also included partners Scott WebsterPeter LaVigne and Jennifer Fay; counsel Glynn Barwick; and associate Rachel Mitchell Smith.

For the Corporate and Strategic Acquisition of the Year Award, Goodwin was recognized for advising PayChoice in its sale to The Sage Group. The deal team was led by Andrew Weidhaas, along with partners Jared Spitalnick and William Weiss; and associate Oreste Cipolla.

The M&A Advisor Awards honor firms and individuals that represent the highest levels of achievement and whose activities set the standard for M&A transactions. This year’s finalists were drawn from a pool of over 280 nominees, representing over 690 companies. For more information, please see The M&A Advisor’s full press release here, along with the complete list of winners and finalists.