Laurence P. Naughton
“a deeply committed attorney who drew particular praise for his understanding of the commercial challenges that his clients face”
Chambers USA
Mr. Naughton is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee.
Mr. Naughton has been listed in the Legal 500 as a leading attorney on the East Coast for mergers and acquisitions work and is listed in Chambers USA as a leading lawyer in the areas of corporate law and mergers and acquisitions. Irish America magazine selected him for their "Top Legal 100," a list of the most influential Irish-Americans in the legal profession. Mr. Naughton also has been listed as a Massachusetts Super Lawyers Rising Star for the third consecutive year.
Practice Focus
Corporate Finance & Securities: represents companies ranging from start-up stage to global public companies in connection with acquisitions, financings, licenses, strategic alliances and corporate governance.
Mergers & Acquisitions: corporate transactions for both strategic and financial entities, including mergers, acquisitions and leveraged buy-outs.
Cross-Border: counsel on cross-border financings and acquisitions as well as advice on the US-based activities for companies headquartered in Europe, including Ireland and the United Kingdom.
Venture Capital: represents venture capital firms and promoters with respect to fundraising, internal structuring and portfolio company investments and dispositions.
Representative Engagements
- Represented NYSE-listed company in its $74.6 million acquisition of international electronics manufacturer.
- Represented designer and manufacturer of products for telecom software developers and service providers in sale for $1.8 billion to NYSE-listed company.
- Represented initial purchaser of $125 million of convertible notes issued in 144A financing of Nasdaq-listed biotechnology company.
- Represented general partner of venture capital fund in the sale of $755 million of limited partnership interests.
- Represented international company in acquisition of business division of Fortune 300 company.
- Represented managing underwriter in $60 million initial public offering of common stock by medical device company.
- Represented international software company in $55 million sale to Nasdaq-listed company.
Publications and Presentations
- "Crossing the Border: Key Legal Considerations in Acquiring a US-based Company", co-author, Enterprise Ireland, February 2010.
- “How to Hit a Homer with a VC,” co-author, Business & Finance, January 2010.
- “Startups Learn to Stretch their Finances,” quoted, Mass High Tech, December 2009.
- “Drafting Commercial Documents – Equity Financing Agreements,” presenter, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education.
- “Acquiring Technology Companies – Key Legal Considerations,” presenter, International Acquisitions Conference, Dublin, Ireland, September 2007.
- “Due Diligence,” moderator, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education.
Professional and Community Involvement
Mr. Naughton is a member of the American and Boston Bar Associations.
Mr. Naughton is a co-founder of the Holy Cross Emerging Technologies Group, an alumni affinity group of the College of the Holy Cross.