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Paul G. Sweeney
Partner
Boston
Paul Sweeney advises public and private companies on a wide range of transactions, including business combinations, arrangements to exploit intellectual property aspects, and public and private financing transactions. Although he represents clients in all stages of development, Paul has a particular focus on high technology and early stage companies.
Paul's corporate finance work includes representing investors and companies in a wide array of venture capital investments and private placements. He also assists with corporate restructurings, corporate credit facilities and other financing structures. Working with companies, underwriters and purchasers on public and private equity offerings, he regularly prepares Registration Statements on Forms S-1, S-3, S-4 and F-4.
With this transactional background, Paul also effectively advises public and private companies on equity compensation programs, other employment matters and related reporting and filing obligations, as well as general corporate concerns.
Technology companies and other corporate clients rely on Paul's guidance to negotiate and draft intellectual property agreements, including software and new media licenses, technology development agreements and international distribution agreements. He also advises purchasers and sellers in mergers and acquisitions, including the negotiation and drafting of stock, asset and partnership interest purchase agreements. His public company merger experience includes numerous cross-border transactions.
Bars and Court Admissions
Massachusetts
professional / civic involvement
American Bar Association, Member
Massachusetts Bar Association, Member
Boston Bar Association, Member
Member of Programs Committee of The Capital Network, an organization seeking to create an active network of entrepreneurs, angel investors and other private investors seeking acumen, information and exposure to entrepreneurial activities
Member of Board of Directors, Middlesex Partnerships for Youth, Inc., a non-profit organization affiliated with the Middlesex District Attorney's Office providing violence prevention and intervention resources and training to Middlesex school districts and communities.
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