Global law firm Goodwin announced that Pavel Shaitanoff joined the Private Equity practice as partner, resident in the New York office.

 “Pavel joins our growing global team as our clients remain extraordinarily busy pursuing innovation-driven investment opportunities,” said A.J. Weidhaas, co-chair of Goodwin’s Private Equity practice. “Pavel is a skilled dealmaker with a strong background that aligns closely with the needs of our clients and complements the strengths of our platform. We’re thrilled to have him on board.”

 Shaitanoff advises private equity and corporate strategic clients on public and private mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, tender offers, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, co-investments and general corporate matters. He also assists private equity funds with the purchase, ongoing representation, and sale of portfolio companies. Shaitanoff represents clients investing in a variety of industries, including technology, life sciences, healthcare, financial services, and real estate.