Kirkie Maswoswe

Kirkie Maswoswe is a partner in the Public M&A/Corporate Governance practice and Global M&A Group at Goodwin, a prominent law firm.1 She specializes in representing public and private companies in various domestic and cross-border acquisition and disposition transactions, joint ventures, and other corporate matters.1

Professional Background

Kirkie has an impressive educational background, holding a JD from Harvard Law School, an MBA from Harvard Business School, and an AB from Harvard College, where she graduated cum laude.1 Prior to joining Goodwin, she practiced at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP and worked as an investment banker at Goldman Sachs & Co., advising companies in the technology, media, and telecommunications sectors.1

Expertise and Recognition

Kirkie's practice focuses on public and private M&A transactions across various industries, including technology, life sciences, real estate, and private equity.1 She has extensive experience handling complex M&A matters, such as:

• Domestic and cross-border acquisitions and dispositions
• Joint ventures
• Take-private transactions
• SPAC transactions

Her expertise has been recognized in the legal community. Kirkie was listed in The Best Lawyers in America, Ones to Watch for Mergers and Acquisitions Law 2025.1 She has also been named a New York Rising Star in Mergers & Acquisitions by Super Lawyers for three consecutive years (2022-2024) and was included in the National Black Lawyers' Top 100 list from 2022 to 2024.1

Notable Transactions

Kirkie has been involved in several high-profile transactions, including:

• Genpact's $550 million acquisition of Headstrong
• Mondelez's $30 billion spin-off of Kraft Foods
• WHP Global's strategic transaction with Express and acquisition of Bonobos

Professional Activities

As a thought leader in her field, Kirkie frequently participates in speaking engagements on topics related to M&A and corporate governance. Some of her recent presentations include discussions on M&A in special situations, the power of Black women venture capitalists, and special committees in conflicted M&A transactions.1