About
Andy Lock represents private equity funds and operating companies across industries in public and private acquisitions, mergers, and dispositions. He is a Business Law partner at Goodwin Procter LLP in Boston, serving in its Private Equity group. He structures, negotiates, and documents minority investments through closing. He has practiced at Goodwin Procter LLP since 2015. He earned a J.D. from Duke University School of Law and a B.A. from Boston College. He assists private equity funds with ongoing representation of portfolio companies they buy and later sell.
Who is a good fit for Andy Lock
- Private equity funds buying a portfolio company or selling one they own.
- Operating companies pursuing a public or private merger or acquisition.
- Owners negotiating a minority investment in their company.
Education and admissions
- Education
- Duke University School of Law, J.D.
- Boston College, B.A.
- Bar admissions
- Massachusetts
Recognition
- In 2024, Andy was recognized by the Legal 500 US for Private Equity Buyouts (Middle Market).
- Andy was a 2021 recommended lawyer for Merger Control by The Legal 500.
- Andy was named a 2020 M&A Rising Star by The Deal’s Dealmaker Quarterly.
- Andy was named a Rising Star by The Deal in their Movers and Shakers section.
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representationPrivate equity platform and add-on deals
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional
Frequently Asked Questions
Andy Lock holds a Massachusetts bar admission.
Andy Lock received 2024 recognition from The Legal 500 US for Private Equity Buyouts (Middle Market). He gained a 2020 M&A Rising Star from The Deal and 2021 Merger Control recognition from The Legal 500.