About
John L. Joy represents searchers and search fund investors at Goodwin Procter LLP. He serves as a partner in its Business Law department and its Private Equity group. He advises search fund companies on formation, fundraising, and acquisitions. He counsels them on company operations and exit strategies. He also counsels private equity funds and portfolio companies on mergers, acquisitions, and leveraged buyouts. Joy earned his J.D. from Boston College Law School and his B.A. from Boston College. As outside general counsel, he assists early-stage and mature private companies with corporate governance. He covers commercial agreements, employment matters, and debt and equity financings for those companies. He advises on early and late-stage private equity investments and recapitalizations. He also advises on co-investments and secondary transactions.
Who is a good fit for John L. Joy
- Searchers and search fund investors moving from fund formation through an exit.
- Private equity funds pursuing a merger, a leveraged buyout, or a recapitalization.
- Investors making a co-investment or a secondary transaction.
Education and admissions
- Education
- Boston College Law School, J.D.
- Boston College, B.A.
- Bar admissions
- Massachusetts
Specialties
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional