Law Firm Ropes & Gray Welcomes Zak Goodwin Back as Partner

Zak Goodwin, Partner, Ropes & Gray ● Photo Credit: Ropes & Gray

BOSTON, November 5, 2024 (VSNewsNetwork.com) – Law firm, Ropes & Gray, has announced the return of Zak Goodwin as a partner within its antitrust practice, based in the Boston office. Goodwin re-joins the firm after serving as senior corporate counsel for antitrust at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., where he regularly advised on complex antitrust issues. His prior experience includes serving as a trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division.

According to the firm, Goodwin’s addition strengthens its antitrust team in a period of increasing regulatory scrutiny. "Zak is returning to Ropes & Gray at just the right time. Recent shifts in the regulatory environment are raising novel antitrust issues across the global life sciences industry. Our clients need the competitive edge that Zak's unique blend of sophisticated antitrust expertise, government experience and deep life sciences sector knowledge will give them," said Julie Jones, chair of Ropes & Gray.

Goodwin’s work history includes securing global regulatory clearances for Thermo Fisher’s acquisition of Olink Proteomics, with investigations by regulators in Germany and the U.K. He also worked on the U.S. Department of Justice team that blocked the Anthem-Cigna merger, a case involving the largest proposed health insurance acquisition to date.

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Reflecting on his decision to return, Goodwin stated, "I have firsthand experience working alongside Ropes & Gray's top-tier antitrust talent, which made the decision to return an easy one. The firm is a leader in the industry sectors that attract attention from antitrust agencies, including asset management, technology, life sciences and healthcare, and private equity. I am looking forward to leading clients through the shifting antitrust environment."

Ropes & Gray’s antitrust team has continued to expand in recent years, adding partners like Jackie Grise, Samer Musallam, and Lisa Kaltenbrunner. Mark Popofsky, head of the firm’s antitrust group, touched on the value Goodwin brings, stating, "Zak's return to the firm will add to our team's top-flight representation across the full spectrum of antitrust matters. His experience navigating unpredictable antitrust challenges – and perspectives gained from working in government, private practice, and in-house – will strengthen the practice's capabilities to serve clients."

Ropes & Gray employs approximately 1,500 lawyers globally and has been recognized for its practices in areas such as antitrust, private equity, healthcare, and technology.

For more information, visit www.ropesgray.com.

Source: Ropes & Gray