T.J. Murphy
T.J. Murphy, co-chair of Choate’s Private Equity Group, helps middle-market private equity funds to successfully close transactions across a range of industries. T.J. is lauded by clients for his pragmatic and business-minded counsel.
T.J. advises clients in growth equity investments, recapitalizations, mergers, acquisitions, and leveraged buyouts across the U.S. and internationally. T.J. also frequently serves as outside corporate counsel for privately held companies in high-growth industries.
T.J. has worked on transactions in a variety of sectors, including healthcare, software, fintech, media, business services, and consumer products. He has handled matters on behalf of the world’s most recognized fund sponsors, as well as many of their portfolio companies.
Recognition
- Chambers USA (2017-2024)
- The Legal 500 (2008-2024)
Representative Engagements
- $275 million sale of life sciences company (cross-border).
- $225 million sale of information technology business.
- $95 million growth equity investment in technology company.
- $600 million sale of healthcare services business.
- $200 million leveraged acquisition of technology enabled services business.
- $600 million leveraged acquisition of business services provider.
- $100 million leveraged acquisition of broadband systems.
Publications and Presentations
- “General Outlook on M&A for 2011,” moderator, ACG 2011 M&A Outlook Conference, Boston.
- “Navigating the Special Nature of Growth Equity,” co-author, Buyouts Magazine.
- “Don’t Be So Fast to Convert LLCs to Corporations,” co-author, Buyouts Magazine.
- “The Complexity of Compromise,” co-author, Mergers & Acquisitions.
Professional and Community Involvement
- Member of Choate’s Professional Development Committee
- Former member of Choate’s Executive Committee
Education & Credentials
- Boston College Law School
- JD, 1997
- Boston College
- BA, 1993
Admissions
Massachusetts