Introduction
My focus
I counsel private and public companies and healthcare not-for-profits on the full range of corporate matters. I also represent a variety of private equity and venture funds in connection with their investments. In addition, I represent corporate and healthcare clients on antitrust matters.
I headed Nixon Peabody’s Corporate Transactional practice from 2009 to early 2019. I was also a member of the board of directors of TerraLex®, a worldwide network of more than 155 leading independent law firms in 100 countries and 44 US states, of which Nixon Peabody has been a member for over two decades.
In addition, I serve on the boards of several not-for-profit organizations. I am currently a member of the Board of Trustees of the Native Plant Trust, the United States' oldest plant conservation organization. I was the chair of the Board of Trustees of Historic New England for six years, from early 2016 to early 2022, and am currently a trustee emeritus of the organization. Historic New England is dedicated to preserving New England buildings, landscapes, and objects dating from the 17th century to the present. I am also a trustee emeritus of the Glessner House Museum in Chicago.
I clerked for Walter R. Mansfield, United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Representative experience
My recent experience includes representing:
- Merck KGaA, a Germany-based multinational science and technology company, its subsidiaries, and affiliates in numerous corporate transactions;
- Boehringer Ingelheim, a large pharmaceutical company, its affiliates, and subsidiaries on recent transactions;
- Refresco Group N.V., the world’s largest independent bottler of soft drinks and fruit juices, in its acquisition of Cott Corporation’s worldwide bottling business for $1.25 billion and multiple other acquisitions;
- Sime Darby Plantation, a Malaysian conglomerate and one of the world’s largest palm oil producers, in a number of United States matters;
- Various affiliates and subsidiaries of the Federal Land Development Authority of Malaysia (FELDA) on several United States matters;
- Raptor Group, a diversified financial services firm, and its affiliates in connection with multiple private equity and venture capital investments;
- Venture funds managed by North Atlantic Capital in multiple investments.
Looking ahead
The economy is showing encouraging strength with a strong domestic M&A and investment market. I expect the antitrust area to remain very active with continued vigorous US and international enforcement.
In the news
- Bloomberg Law |
Vista invests in supply chain risk software
May 9, 2023This article mentions NP for advising Resilinc Corp. in its strategic growth investment transaction with Vista Equity Partners LLC. The NP team was led by San Francisco Cybersecurity & Privacy partner Greg O’Hara and included Corporate partners David Martland, Thomas McCord, and Alexandra Lopez-Casero of Boston, Rachel Pugliese of New York City, and Shahzad Malik of Los Angeles; San Francisco Labor & Employment partner Seth Neulight; Cybersecurity & Privacy counsels Jenny Holmes of Rochester and Jason Kunze of Chicago; Boston Corporate counsel David Crosby; Chicago Intellectual Property counsel Wayne Tang; and Corporate associates James Mangan from Boston, Jacalyn Smith from Chicago, Corey Habib from Manchester, and Brian Kenney of Washington, DC.
- The Deal
Vista Equity invests in Resilinc
May 8, 2023This article mentions San Francisco Cybersecurity & Privacy partner Greg O’Hara for leading the NP team advising Resilinc Corp. in its strategic growth investment transaction with Vista Equity Partners LLC. The NP team also included Corporate partners David Martland, Thomas McCord, and Alexandra Lopez-Casero of Boston, Rachel Pugliese of New York City, and Shahzad Malik of Los Angeles; San Francisco Labor & Employment partner Seth Neulight; Cybersecurity & Privacy counsels Jenny Holmes of Rochester and Jason Kunze of Chicago; Boston Corporate counsel David Crosby; Chicago Intellectual Property counsel Wayne Tang; and Corporate associates James Mangan from Boston, Jacalyn Smith from Chicago, Corey Habib from Manchester, and Brian Kenney of Washington, DC.
- Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
2020 Go To Lawyers: Business
Boston Corporate partner Dave Martland is profiled in this special section for being named as one of 20 “Go To“ business lawyers in Massachusetts, as chosen by a Lawyers Weekly panel.Dec 28, 2020 - Law360
Don't Miss It: Simpson, Latham guide week's hot deals
Boston Corporate partner David Martland and Chicago Corporate partner Brian Krob are mentioned in this roundup of notable deals for advising Merck in its acquisition of Intermolecular.May 10, 2019 - PE Hub
Nixon Peabody beefs up corporate practice with new hire
The arrival of San Francisco Corporate partner Lior Zorea is covered in this article by PE Hub, a top publication covering venture capital and private equity fundraising. Lior is quoted in the piece, along with San Francisco Office Managing Partner Tom Gaynor and Corporate practice group leader David Martland of Boston.Dec 11, 2018 - The Deal
Sensata picks up PE-backed DeltaTech Controls
This article notes that Sensata Technologies Holding will acquire DeltaTech Controls GmbH from private equity-backed CoActive Technologies Inc. for an enterprise value of $190 million. Business transactions practice group leader David Martland and partner Chris Keefe are noted as Sensata’s legal counsel.July 7, 2014
Admitted to practice
Massachusetts
Education
Yale Law School, J.D.; Senior Editor, Yale Law Journal; Moot Court Finalist
Princeton University, B.A., cum laude
Recognition
- Recognized by The Legal 500 as a “Leading Lawyer” in middle-market M&A (below $500 million) in the United States (2017–2024)
- Recommended in The Legal 500 U.S. since 2010
- Described in the 2018 edition as “a great business partner—he is a very realistic lawyer who…takes responsibility for his decisions.”
- Recognized for exceptional standing in the legal community in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business since 2006
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 (Antitrust Law, Corporate Law, and Mergers and Acquisitions Law); listed in Best Lawyers since 2007
- AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating™ from Martindale Hubbell®, the highest possible rating for ethics and legal ability
- Winner of the International Law Office Client Choice Awards for M&A
- Client Choice Awards recognize “law firms and partners around the world that stand apart for the excellent client care they provide and the quality of their service.”
Insights And Happenings
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Partner / Co-Leader, M&A and Corporate Transactions Team / Co-Leader, Cannabis Practice- Rochester
- Office:+1 585.263.1236Mobile:+1 585.281.3076
- lgreen@nixonpeabody.com
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Kevin M. Grant
Partner / Co-Leader, M&A and Corporate Transactions Team- New York
- Office:+1 212.940.3759
- kgrant@nixonpeabody.com
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Todd Tidgewell
Partner / Leader, Corporate Practice Group- Albany
- Office:+1 518.427.2705
- ttidgewell@nixonpeabody.com
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Christopher P. Keefe
Partner / Chair, Business & Finance Department- Boston
- Office:+1 617.345.1350
- ckeefe@nixonpeabody.com
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