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Stephen Kutenplon

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617.218.2042
skutenplon@goodwin.com

Boston, MA

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Stephen Kutenplon is a corporate attorney in Shipman’s Boston office.  He advises growth-oriented businesses, entrepreneurs, and established companies on corporate transactions, financings, and intellectual property matters. Clients turn to him for counsel that combines legal precision with practical business insight, helping them complete deals, raise capital, protect their innovations, and navigate ownership transitions.

Steve’s practice covers mergers and acquisitions, roll-ups, and private equity transactions, as well as a wide range of debt and equity financings, including venture capital, subordinated debt, and asset-based lending. He frequently counsels clients on licensing and technology transfer, particularly for software and semiconductor companies, and assists real estate developers, distributors, and service providers with structuring and completing complex deals. His work extends to corporate governance, shareholder agreements, and contracts that support stability and growth.

Clients appreciate his ability to see the full picture of both legal and business considerations. He provides strategies that mitigate risks, secure favorable terms, and align with long-term goals. His transactional background, combined with a history of advising clients across industries from technology to real estate, allows him to deliver solutions that protect value and enable future opportunities.

Credentials

Education

  • Case Western Reserve University School of Law, J.D.
  • Bates College, B.S.

Bar Admissions

  • Massachusetts

Distinctions

  • Listed in The Best Lawyers in America®: Real Estate Law (2022 - 2027)
  • Listed as a Massachusetts Super Lawyer®: Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions (2004, 2006)

Professional Affiliations

  • Massachusetts Bar Association
  • Boston Bar Association

Community Involvement

  • Lincoln Youth Soccer - Former Board Member
  • Women’s Lunch Place - Former Director and Treasurer

Experience

Business and corporate

$10 Million Leveraged Buyout with Private Placement

$10,000,000 buyout financed by private placement and senior secured indebtedness.

$3 Million Minority-to-Majority Buyout in International Logistics

$3,000,000 purchase of majority interest by minority shareholders in international logistics company.

$5 Million Contactless Payment Technology Development Agreement

$5,000,000 development agreement for inclusion of semiconductor chip client’s contactless point of sale technology in credit card issuers’ next generation of payment devices.

$7 Million Industrial Water Tank Manufacturer Acquisition

$7,000,000 purchase of industrial water tank manufacturer
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Financing

$50 Million Series B for Food Safety and Marketing Company

$50,000,000 Series B round issuer representation to private equity investor in food safety and marketing industry.

$8.4 Million Wind Power Construction and Permanent Financing

$8,400,000 construction and permanent financing of wind-power generating units for client developer.

Multi-Collateral Secured Lending Transactions

Private and public lender representation in transactions secured by collateral including equipment, intellectual property, receivables, vehicles, aircraft and real estate.

Private Placement Financings Up to $100 Million

Issuer representation in numerous private placement equity and debt financings up to $100,000,000.
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Boston, MA

617.218.2042

skutenplon@goodwin.com

Areas of Focus

  • Business and Corporate
  • Mergers, Acquisitions and Joint Ventures
  • Finance
  • Commercial Finance
  • Private Equity and Venture Capital
  • Family Business
  • Real Estate

Related Industries

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