Nixon Gwilt Law Expands Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions, Venture Capital, and Health Tech Capabilities with Four New Attorneys
Nixon Gwilt Law (NGL) is excited to announce a significant expansion of our core capabilities through the addition of four attorneys with expertise in healthcare technology, mergers and acquisitions, fundraising and venture capital, and corporate/business counsel. These new team members collectively add decades of experience working with healthcare innovation companies of all sizes, greatly expanding our capacity to serve new and existing clients’ needs in these areas.
Unveiling New Support for Healthcare Innovators
Managing Partner Carrie Nixon says, “As the digital health industry continues to face rapid changes and complex challenges, we know that our clients need agile and forward-thinking attorneys who stay at the leading edge of innovation. We’re thrilled to expand our capacity to offer a broad spectrum of legal thought partnerships to companies in our space.”
New and existing clients will appreciate having access to a wider range of specialized legal services that address their needs, especially in a maturing industry with increased M&A activity and higher investor expectations.
NGL welcomes the corporate, M&A, VC, and health tech capabilities of:
Michael Pappas, Esq., Partner; Special Counsel: William Reynolds, Esq.; Kevin Joyce, Esq., and Eileen Gorman, Esq.
Michael Pappas Joins as Partner
Mike brings over 15 years of experience advising health tech companies on critical business and legal matters. In his previous role as General Counsel at Foodsmart, Mike led the company’s legal team to help the company execute on key strategic initiatives. He worked to establish a joint venture among Foodsmart and three community health plans focused on addressing root causes of chronic disease and mental illness. Most recently, Mike shepherded the company through a $40 million Series C fundraising round.
Founding Partner Rebecca Gwilt says, “Our clients will benefit from his years of hands-on experience as a technologist and lawyer, embedded with some of the biggest players in the healthcare space. Whether they're building and selling, or buying and implementing these solutions, Mike's experiential and legal/regulatory expertise will give clients vital insight into risks and opportunities in the space.”
Mike knows how vital it is to understand his clients’ key technologies to provide valuable thought partnership to innovative health tech clients. With legal and consulting experience and statistics and analytics training, he is well-positioned to navigate uncharted regulatory, contractual, and strategic waters with clients.
“Of course, no one knows everything—especially with things changing and evolving as fast as they are right now,” Mike says. “But because I understand the concepts of machine learning, AI, and neural networks, and how they fit together, I can jump into strategic discussions quickly to save clients time and money.
Learn more about Michael Pappas here, and click here to connect with him on LinkedIn.
Adding Three Special Counsel in M&A, Corporate Counsel, and Venture Capital
To further expand our capacity and serve our clients’ ever-growing needs, we are also launching a strategic collaboration with three experienced attorneys from Blackthorn Law Group, a boutique corporate law firm, as Special Counsel to NGL.
Kevin Joyce, William Reynolds, and Eileen Gorman are esteemed specialists in all aspects of corporate law. We are thrilled to combine our firm’s uniquely deep regulatory expertise with their prowess in corporate transactions and venture capital to offer unparalleled legal support to innovators, executives, and investors in healthcare innovation.
Carrie says, “This collaboration demonstrates our continued commitment to providing exceptional legal services to our clients. We see tremendous opportunity in healthcare innovation, and we're investing in our prediction that we will see an upward trend in M&A and investor activity in the coming years.”
William added, “NGL is leading the way in serving healthcare innovators. Our deep experience in corporate and transactional work, especially in the startup world, meshes perfectly with their focus on what is next in healthcare.”
Learn more about our Special Counsel:
Kevin Joyce specializes in M&A and venture capital. These deals are critical tools for growth, allowing businesses to scale quickly, enter new markets, and enhance their technological capabilities. With Kevin’s expertise, he will help investors and purchasers close smart investments efficiently through detailed diligence and straight-forward strategic guidance. For sellers and startups, he will ensure clients achieve deal terms that reflect their company’s true value and growth potential.
William “Bill” Reynolds has unparalleled experience in counseling founders, investors, and C-Suite executives.. With clients ranging from tech companies to large consulting firms, Reynolds regularly guides clients through corporate governance considerations, commercial contracts, business alliances, and startup fundraising. His experience will offer clients tailored advice on board structuring, fiduciary duties, shareholder relations, and ethical business practices, all of which are crucial for mitigating risk, promoting transparency, and attracting new investors.
Eileen Gorman excels at business and finance transactions. This means creating and launching new companies with a firm foundation of compliance—from entity formation to exit and beyond. As a former Captain in the U.S. Army and current JAG officer, Eileen knows that details and diligence matter, making her well-poised to guide clients in corporate restructurings, private equity investments, and general corporate matters.
Put This Expertise to Work for Your Business
This expansion marks a significant milestone for our firm and will bring added value to our clients in the healthcare innovation space. These four individuals’ unparalleled expertise in mergers and acquisitions, fundraising and venture capital, and corporate counsel will empower our clients to navigate the complexities of growth and regulatory compliance with confidence.
At NGL, we provide strategic thought partnerships as well as legal counsel. Our high-touch model and deep passion for healthcare innovation allow us to provide value beyond typical law firm services.
If you're seeking knowledge and experience to support your digital health business, this growing team will deliver results. Click below to schedule an introductory call and put our expertise to work for you.