Michael L. Fantozzi
Member/Incoming Managing Member | Managing Member, Boston Office | Chair, Corporate, Tax, Private Client & Immigration Division
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Michael is the incoming Managing Member of Mintz and a corporate attorney advising public and private companies, boards of directors, founders, and investors on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, corporate governance matters, and other strategic business issues. He has served as counsel on transactions ranging from middle-market acquisitions to multibillion-dollar public company deals, helping organizations navigate pivotal moments in their growth and evolution.
Michael’s practice spans the life sciences, health care, technology, industrial, manufacturing, and financial services sectors. He represents clients in acquisitions, divestitures, public offerings, equity and debt financings, SPAC transactions, and complex strategic transactions.
His experience includes advising Azenta Life Sciences in the $3 billion sale of its Semiconductor Solutions business to Thomas H. Lee Partners; The Metals Company (formerly DeepGreen Metals) in its $2.9 billion business combination with Sustainable Opportunities Acquisition Corporation; Quantum-Si in its $1.46 billion business combination; Butterfly Network in its $1.5 billion business combination; and QIAGEN in its proposed $12.5 billion sale to Thermo Fisher Scientific. He has also represented companies including Vertex Pharmaceuticals, John Hancock Financial Network, Fidelity, and C&S Wholesale Grocers, among others.
Michael is highly regarded for his practical judgment and business-minded approach and understands the complex business priorities, risk tolerance, and commercial realities facing management teams, boards, and investors. As a result, clients often turn to him not only for legal advice, but also for counsel on complex business decisions, management transitions, and organizational challenges.
In addition to his practice, Michael plays a significant role in firm leadership, serving as Managing Member of the Boston office, Division Head of the Corporate, Tax, Private Client, and Immigration Practices, and a member of the firm’s Policy and Compensation Committees. Michael has been appointed Mintz’s next Managing Member, a role he will assume on July 1, 2027.
Through these roles, he has helped shape Mintz’s strategic direction, strengthen its leadership, and advance its long-term priorities. His leadership style reflects the same principles that guide his client work: listening carefully, understanding the issues at hand, and building solutions that meet the needs of the people and organizations he serves.
Michael is the incoming Managing Member of Mintz and a corporate attorney advising public and private companies, boards of directors, founders, and investors on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, corporate governance matters, and other strategic business issues. He has served as counsel on transactions ranging from middle-market acquisitions to multibillion-dollar public company deals, helping organizations navigate pivotal moments in their growth and evolution.
Experience
Mergers & Acquisitions
- Hyperfine, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: HYPR) business combination, valued at $580 million, with Liminal Sciences and the SPAC, HealthCor Catalio Acquisition Corp.
- The Metals Company’s (Nasdaq: TMC) (formerly DeepGreen Metals) business combination, valued at $2.9 billion, with the SPAC, Sustainable Opportunities Acquisition Corporation
- Azenta Life Sciences' (Nasdaq: AZTA) (formerly Brooks Automation, Inc.) $3 billion sale of its Semiconductor Solutions business to private equity firm Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P.
- Optum’s acquisition of Atrius Health
- Quantum-SI’s (Nasdaq: QSI) $1.46 billion business combination with the SPAC, HighCape Capital Acquisition Corp.
- Butterfly Network’s (NYSE: BFLY) $1.5 billion business combination with the SPAC, Longview Acquisition Corp.
- QIAGEN in its proposed $12.5 billion sale to Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Brooks Automation’s approximately $450 million purchase of genomics service provider Genewiz Group
- Brooks Automation’s $675 million sale of its semiconductor cryogenics business to Edwards Vacuum LLC (a member of the Atlas Copco Group)
- John Hancock Financial Network’s sale of Signator Investors to Advisor Group
- Connance’s sale to Waystar Health
- Optum’s purchase of Reliant Medical Group
- Fidelity’s purchase of a software solutions company
- C&S Wholesale Grocers’ purchase of the assets of Davidson Co., Inc.
- Brooks Automation’s $127 million purchase of BioStorage Technologies
- John Hancock Financial Network’s purchase of the assets of Transamerica Financial Advisors
- Naurex’s sale to Allergan
- Leerink Swann’s sale of the assets of Leerink Swann Consulting to NCI Healthcare
- John Hancock Financial Network’s purchase of Symetra Investment Services
- C&S Wholesale Grocers’ purchase of the assets of Associated Wholesalers
- Humedica’s sale to UnitedHealth Group
- Piramal Healthcare Limited’s $635 million purchase of Decision Resources Group
- iMDsoft’s $60 million sale to TPG
- Ion Torrent Systems’ $725 million sale to Life Technologies
- Amicas’ $267 million sale to Merge Healthcare
- Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ $400 million purchase of ViroChem Pharma
- iBasis’ $100 million sale to Royal KPN
- Qiagen’s $1.6 billion purchase of Digene Corporation
Public Offerings
- Vertex Pharmaceuticals in over $2.5 billion in equity and debt offerings
Michael also serves as counsel to Brooks Automation and John Hancock Life Insurance Company. Private company clients include C&S Wholesale Grocers, LAM Therapeutics and W.E. Aubuchon Co.
Case Studies
Case Study
News & Press
Mintz's Boston Office Head to Succeed Longtime Firm Leader
September 29, 2026
Bob Bodian and Mike Fantozzi were featured in Law360 about Mintz’s July 2027 leadership transition. The article highlights Mike's three-decade career at Mintz, his plans to support the firm's high-growth practices and engage with partners across its offices, and the leadership transition process that led to his selection as Bob's successor.
Mintz Gets a New Leader, and This Time He's a Bostonian
September 29, 2026
Bob Bodian and Mike Fantozzi sat down with The Boston Globe to discuss Mintz's leadership transition following the announcement that Mike will become the firm's next Managing Member in mid-2027. The article highlights Bob's nearly two decades leading the firm, Mintz's sustained growth during that period, and Mike's three-decade career at Mintz as he prepares to step into the role.
After 18 Years, Mintz Chooses New Leader
September 29, 2026
Bob Bodian and Mike Fantozzi were featured in a Law.com article following Mike’s appointment as Mintz’s next Managing Member. The article covers Mintz’s leadership succession planning process, the firm’s significant growth during Bob’s 18-year tenure as Managing Member, and Mike’s vision for maintaining and deepening Mintz’s client-focused and collaborative approach as he prepares to assume the role in 2027.
Mintz Names Mike Fantozzi Next Managing Member as Bob Bodian Transitions to Chair After 18 Years of Transformative Leadership
September 29, 2026
Mintz announced today that Mike Fantozzi will become the firm’s next Managing Member, effective July 1 2027, succeeding Bob Bodian following an extraordinary 18-year tenure that has transformed the firm’s scale, profitability, and market presence. Bob, the longest-serving Managing Member in Mintz’s history, will transition to the role of Chair, remaining actively involved in the firm and its continued success. Bob announced in 2024, at the beginning of his present three-year term, that this would be his final term as Managing Member.
Mintz is pleased to announce that 143 attorneys were recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. The firm had 104 attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers and 39 recognized in Ones to Watch. In addition, four Mintz attorneys received the prestigious “Lawyer of the Year” designation, an honor awarded to only one attorney per practice area and geographic region.
Mintz has again earned top rankings in the 2026 edition of Legal 500 United States. The firm is ranked across 20 practice categories and boasts 82 recognized individual attorneys, including seven ranked as “Leading Partner,” one “Leading Associate,” and five “Next Generation Partner” designations.
173 Mintz Attorneys Across 53 Practice Areas Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America 2026
August 28, 2025
173 Mintz attorneys across 53 practice areas have been recognized by Best Lawyers® in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Five Mintz attorneys received 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” awards, and 61 firm attorneys were included in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
Michael Fantozzi, Managing Member of Mintz’s Boston office, was named a 2025 Top Managing Partner by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.
The Best Lawyers in America 2025 Recognizes 184 Mintz Attorneys across 56 Practice Areas
August 15, 2024
187 Mintz attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers® in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Notably, three Mintz attorneys received 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” awards, and 64 firm attorneys were included in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
Mintz has earned top rankings in the 2024 edition of Legal 500 United States guide. The firm is recognized in 14 practice categories, and 72 individual attorneys are also recognized in the guide, some in more than one category. Additionally, two attorneys are featured in the "Hall of Fame," three attorneys are named "Leading Lawyers," four attorneys are recognized as a "Next Generation Lawyers" and one attorney is recognized as a "Rising Star."
Mintz’s Boston Managing Member, Michael Fantozzi, has been named a Top 20 Managing Partner by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.
Fifty-Nine Attorneys Recognized as 2023 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
October 12, 2023
Mintz is pleased to announce that 32 attorneys have been named Massachusetts Super Lawyers and 27 attorneys have been named Massachusetts Rising Stars for 2023.
Mintz is pleased to announce that 120 firm attorneys have been recognized as leaders by Best Lawyers® in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©.
BOSTON – Mintz has earned top rankings in the 2023 edition of Legal 500 United States guide. The firm is recognized in 14 practice categories, and 59 individual attorneys are also recognized in the guide, some in more than one category.
35 Mintz attorneys have been named Massachusetts Super Lawyers and 25 Mintz attorneys have been named Massachusetts Rising Stars for 2022.
Best Lawyers® recognized 108 firm attorneys in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Notably, two Mintz attorneys – Poonam Patidar and Scott M. Stanton – received 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” awards, and 28 firm attorneys were included in the inaugural edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
Mintz Named a Law360 2022 Powerhouse in Massachusetts
August 08, 2022
Massachusetts Powerhouse: Mintz
August 8, 2022
Massachusetts Powerhouse: Mintz
August 5, 2021
Mintz Recognized as 2021 Massachusetts Powerhouse by Law360
August 04, 2021
Mintz Publishes In-Depth Report Breaking Down the SPAC Surge
March 19, 2021
Mintz Atty On Steering Quantum-Si's $1.46B Go-Public Deal
February 23, 2021
Mintz Advises Quantum-SI in $1.46 Billion SPAC Merger
February 19, 2021
Mintz Practice Groups and Attorneys Garner Top Rankings in 2020 Edition of The Legal 500 United States
June 12, 2020
Massachusetts Powerhouse: Mintz Levin
August 30, 2018
Garrett M. Winslow Elevated to Member of Mintz
May 18, 2017
Mintz Attorney Susan M. Finegan Receives 2017 Woman of the Year Award from Women’s Law Center at Boston College Law School
April 24, 2017
Eighty-Four Mintz Attorneys Named 2016 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
October 18, 2016
Mintz Represents Naurex Inc. in Merger with Allergan PLC
July 29, 2015
Mintz and LearnLaunch Announce Partnership
February 21, 2014
Events & Speaking
Let's Talk SPACs - SPACs Session 2: de-SPAC – So Now You’re a Public Company
HUB International
Webinar
New England Healthcare Executive Network Meeting
Special Purpose Acquisition Company ("SPAC") Impact On Medtech
Webinar
Michael is the incoming Managing Member of Mintz and a corporate attorney advising public and private companies, boards of directors, founders, and investors on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, corporate governance matters, and other strategic business issues. He has served as counsel on transactions ranging from middle-market acquisitions to multibillion-dollar public company deals, helping organizations navigate pivotal moments in their growth and evolution.
Recognition & Awards
Best Lawyers in America: Boston - Corporate Governance Law Lawyer of the Year (2025)
Best Lawyers in America: Securities/Capital Markets Law (2007 – 2026); Corporate Law (2007 – 2026); Corporate Governance Law (2007 - 2026).
Included on the Massachusetts Super Lawyers list: Securities & Corporate Finance (2004 – 2006, 2008 – 2018, 2022 – 2023)
Recommended by The Legal 500 United States for Capital Markets: Equity (2020 – 2022, 2024)
Recommended by The Legal 500 United States for M&A: Middle-Market (2016 – 2017, 2020 – 2022, 2024, 2026)
Recent Insights
Bob Bodian and Mike Fantozzi were featured in Law360 about Mintz’s July 2027 leadership transition. The article highlights Mike's three-decade career at Mintz, his plans to support the firm's high-growth practices and engage with partners across its offices, and the leadership transition process that led to his selection as Bob's successor.
Mintz announced today that Mike Fantozzi will become the firm’s next Managing Member, effective July 1 2027, succeeding Bob Bodian following an extraordinary 18-year tenure that has transformed the firm’s scale, profitability, and market presence. Bob, the longest-serving Managing Member in Mintz’s history, will transition to the role of Chair, remaining actively involved in the firm and its continued success. Bob announced in 2024, at the beginning of his present three-year term, that this would be his final term as Managing Member.
Bob Bodian and Mike Fantozzi were featured in a Law.com article following Mike’s appointment as Mintz’s next Managing Member. The article covers Mintz’s leadership succession planning process, the firm’s significant growth during Bob’s 18-year tenure as Managing Member, and Mike’s vision for maintaining and deepening Mintz’s client-focused and collaborative approach as he prepares to assume the role in 2027.
