Jonathan Calla
Director
Boston
jcalla@goulstonstorrs.com+1 617 574 0555Jonathan Calla
Director, Boston
jcalla@goulstonstorrs.com+1 617 574 0555Related Expertise
When complex deals are on the line, Jonathan Calla is a go-to advisor, helping international businesses, private investment firms, emerging and middle-market companies, private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and national sports organizations execute transactions with clarity.
Trusted for his creativity, tenacity, and collaborative approach, Jonathan handles buy- and sell-side mergers and acquisitions, leads negotiations, and guides companies from formation through fundraising to exit. Always keeping a keen focus on his client’s goals, Jonathan brings strong attention to detail, responsiveness, and seamless management of complex transactions from start to finish.
A Canadian Connection
Jonathan’s practice intersects his passion: hockey. A Canadian citizen who earned his law degree at the University of Toronto, Jonathan serves as outside counsel for the Premier Hockey Federation (formerly, the National Women’s Hockey League). Most notably, he guided the league through its corporate reorganization and the successful completion of its season during the pandemic. Jonathan also engages in cross-border work, counseling Canadian clients on their U.S. operations.
Related Representative Matters
M&M Transport Services in its sale to Schneider National, Inc., a leading multimodal transportation and logistics provider. Served as lead counsel in negotiating and structuring the transaction, which strategically expands Schneider’s Dedicated business and positions the company toward $1.5 billion in annual Dedicated contract revenues and 6,500 Dedicated tractors in service.
Generation Capital Partners LP in its $12.5 million Series A investment in Nucleated Foam Technologies, an advanced materials company. Advised on deal structuring, investment terms, and risk mitigation to support the company’s commercialization strategy.
Hadron Capital in financing several strategic acquisitions by Gold Flora, a California-based vertically integrated cannabis company. Provided counsel on transaction structure, regulatory considerations, and capital deployment to support the company’s expansion
TSX-listed diversified seafood company in its acquisition of Maine Coast Shellfish, LLC, a leading Maine-based lobster supplier. Guided cross-border structuring, regulatory compliance, and closing strategy to strengthen the client’s North American seafood portfolio
A U.S. Navy submarine supplier in its acquisition by ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ESE), a global manufacturer of engineered products. Managed due diligence and negotiations involving defense contracting requirements and other sensitive regulatory issues
McCarthy Capital Fund VI in its strategic partnership with Big Belly Solar, a provider of smart waste and recycling systems. Advised on investment terms and governance arrangements to position the company for accelerated growth.
A group of private investors in the purchase and sale of franchises in the Premier Hockey Federation. Provided transactional counsel on franchise rights, league agreements, and closing logistics.
NYSE-listed engineered systems manufacturer in its $33 million acquisition of Unaflex LLC and related entities, a manufacturer of expansion joints, compensators, and flexible hoses. Handled negotiations, diligence, and integration planning for this strategic product line expansion.
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Accolades
- Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers, 2024-2025
- Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, Go To Business Transactions Lawyer, 2024
Affiliations
- American Bar Association, Mergers and Acquisitions Committee
Admissions
- Law Society of British Columbia
- Massachusetts
Education
University of Toronto Faculty of Law ( J.D. )
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame
Northeastern University ( B.S. )