Kristen E. Ferris
Director
Boston
kferris@goulstonstorrs.com+1 617 574 0558Kristen E. Ferris
Director, Boston
kferris@goulstonstorrs.com+1 617 574 0558Related Expertise
Clients turn to Kristen Ferris as their trusted advisor, drawing from her deep experience in mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital transactions, and general corporate representation.
Kristen leads deals across a broad range of industries including technology, life sciences, energy, consumer retail, and automotive. Her work encompasses a company’s entire lifecycle – including formation, financing, growth, and exit. Kristen’s sharp industry insight makes her a sought-after speaker and a respected thought leader.
Purpose Meets Practice
Kristen is committed to giving back to the community through her pro bono work. She sits on the firm’s pro bono committee and regularly takes on pro bono projects advising minority-owned businesses and not-for-profit organizations on formation, corporate governance, and related matters.
From the Courtroom to Carnegie Hall
Kristen enjoys golfing, skiing, running, and traveling with her family. She regularly competes in Ragnar relay races and completed the 2024 Boston Marathon with the Cathleen Stone Outward Bound Team. A lifelong violist, she has performed at Carnegie Hall, in chamber orchestras, and now plays alongside her daughter.
Related Representative Matters
ProSmile Holdings LLC, a portfolio company of TriSpan Capital and a leading multi-specialty dental services organization, in its acquisition of Destiny Dental, extending its reach into the Midwest. This expanded ProSmile's network to over 1,500 healthcare professionals across more than 100 locations in the mid-Atlantic and Midwest.
M&M Transport Services, a dedicated contract carrier specializing in retail and manufacturing logistics, in its sale to Schneider National, Inc., a premier multimodal transportation provider. The acquisition supports Schneider’s Dedicated business growth, targeting $1.5 billion in annual Dedicated contract revenues and 6,500 tractors in service.
Babcock Power Renewables LLC, a subsidiary of Babcock Power Inc., in its acquisition of substantially all assets of Renewable Concepts Inc. and its affiliate R. Tinsley Projects Inc., expanding its portfolio of clean energy maintenance and service solutions for the wind power industry.
PT Networks, a provider of physical therapy, occupational health, and corporate health services, in its sale to Athletico Physical Therapy, backed by BDT Capital Partners, LLC, via an auction process. The firm, with G&S and industry experts, achieved significant operational and financial improvements while maintaining high-quality patient care throughout the pandemic.
Clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company in follow-on public offering of its common stock.
Defense contractor and industrial corporation in public debt offerings totaling $3.5 billion and nearly $3 billion in public debt repurchases and redemptions.
Leading Canadian bank as underwriter of an online marketing company IPO.
Leading mattress and bedding provider in its sale of $375 million of senior notes underwritten and sold in Rule 144A offering.
Massachusetts-based electronics manufacturer in its acquisition of an internet company and in follow-on public offering of its common stock.
Multinational financial services company as underwriter of the $150 million IPO of a SPAC.
Pharmaceutical company in debt and preferred stock offering.
Private equity firm in its acquisitions of a commercial company, a sewing retailer, and a lighting manufacturer.
Private equity firm in its sale of a New York investment bank, in its acquisition of a travel-focused publication and event management companies.
Driver safety software services and technology company in its sale of its connected-vehicle business to satellite radio company for $530 million in cash.
Aerospace and defense technology company in its acquisitions of electrical and electronic manufacturers, and an aerospace and defense company.
Analytical laboratory instrument and software manufacturing company in its acquisition of a supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC) manufacturer, and a computer software company.
Publicly-traded medical device manufacturer in $750 million sale of cardiac surgery and vascular surgery businesses to global medical technology company.
Publicly-traded medical device manufacturer in $425 million sale of fluid management/venous access business to private equity firm.
Publicly-traded medical device manufacturer in its acquisition of communication technology for medical device applications company.
Software company in a recapitalization transaction and the acquisition of an equity interest in software company by private equity investor American middle-market private equity firm.
Integrated gene and cell therapy company in follow-on public offerings of common stock.
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Accolades
- Lawdragon 500 Dealmakers in America, 2024-2025
- 2023 Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly "Top Women of Law"
- 2022 Lawdragon 500 Dealmakers in America
Affiliations
- Association for Corporate Growth (ACG)
- Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound, Volunteer and Supporter, Annual Run Captain
- Election Protection, Volunteer 2008-present
- 2020 Election Hotline Manager
- EdLaw Volunteer
- Clerk, Health Care Without Walls, Board of Directors, (2017–2020)
- Massachusetts Bar Association
- Boston Bar Association
- Women’s Bar Association
Admissions
- Connecticut
- Massachusetts
Education
Suffolk University Law School ( J.D. , cum laude , 2005 )
Boston College ( B.A. , cum laude , 1999 )