Neal F. Splaine

Mr. Leibowitz’s practice focuses on corporate and securities law for companies in the life sciences, technology, and services industries, with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions and public company counseling. He has previously served as chair of the firm’s Corporate Practice, chair of the Mergers and Acquisitions Practice, and vice chair of the Transactional Department.

Mark Burnett, a partner in the firm's Corporate, Private Equity, M&A/Corporate Governance and Technology Companies groups, focuses primarily on business, corporate and securities law matters, mergers and acquisitions, buyouts, and corporate finance and venture capital transactions. His clients include public and private companies in a range of industries (including software, Internet services, telecommunications services, healthcare services and water purification), venture capital and pr...

Sean is a corporate partner in Kirkland’s Investment Funds Group who focuses on representation of investment managers in all aspects of their business and operations, with a particular emphasis on formation of private investment funds, and in structuring and execution of secondary transactions. He is described by clients in Chambers USA as “clearly a gem” who is “hands-on, precise and articulate” and “very practical and business-minded.” Chambers Glob...

Amanda Darwin represents indenture trustees, issuers and bondholders in structured financing arrangements and corporate and municipal debt. She focuses her practice on financial restructuring, liquidations and redemptions to assist fiduciaries in maximizing recoveries for stakeholders. What do you focus on? I practice in banking and finance, focusing on financial institutions acting as fiduciaries in the capital markets. My experience includes corporate debt, municipal debt and complex struct...

Stephanie A. Bruce is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Individuals and Employment Law - Management. Stephanie A. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Stephanie A. Bruce since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Stephanie A. Bruce is held by other lawyers.

Sean M. O'Brien is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Sean M. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Sean M. O'Brien since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Sean M. O'Brien is held by other lawyers.

Robert Frederickson, a partner in Goodwin’s IP Litigation practice and co-chair of the firm’s Life Sciences Disputes Sector, represents life sciences, technology and financial services companies in intellectual property litigation and complex commercial arbitrations. Mr. Frederickson is an experienced, first chair trial attorney, having tried numerous cases to juries, judges, and arbitrators across the country. Mr. Frederickson also regularly advises life sciences, biotechnology, ...

David Jellinek is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: General Practice. David practices law in Wellesley, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized David Jellinek since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which David Jellinek is held by other lawyers.

Biography Kurt Kusiak is a graduate of Boston University School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 1991) where he was a member of the Law Review, a Liacos Distinguished Scholar, and winner of the American Jurisprudence Award for excellence in trial advocacy. Following law school, Kurt was a law clerk for the Hon. A David Mazzone, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts. Kurt then worked as a trial lawyer for Ropes & Gray before joining Fitch Law Partners. Each year since 2004, Kurt has...

Stephen M. Perry is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Stephen M. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen M. Perry since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Stephen M. Perry is held by other lawyers.