Mark J. Tarallo

Mark J. Tarallo is a member of the Business and Finance Department and Mergers and Acquisitions and Entrepreneur practice groups.

Mark represents entities ranging from startups to publicly listed international businesses. He works closely with clients to negotiate, draft and review all documents in connection with venture capital financings, securities offerings and mergers and acquisitions.

Mark’s experience with mergers and acquisitions includes both US-based and international businesses. He has represented buyers, sellers, investors and management teams as part of these transactions and has been responsible for all aspects of the transactions, from letter of intent to closing. Mark has also been responsible for conducting due diligence on all aspects of these transactions and providing reports and analyses to boards and private equity funding sources.

Additionally, Mark advises clients on general corporate matters including securities, governance, intellectual property, licensing, employment and litigation. He also assists clients such as private funds and investment advisers in connection with regulatory and securities matters.

Representative Transactions:

• Represented UK-based private equity backed educational software firm in acquisition of US software company.
• Represented private equity firm in multiple portfolio acquisitions in specialty metal, oilfield services and aircraft parts sectors.
• Represented leading software architecture firm in sale to Fortune 500 company.
• Represented publicly listed UK-based software company in multiple acquisitions in the United States and other jurisdictions.
• Represented leading construction materials supplier in sale to privately backed buyer.
• Represented family owned watercraft business in sale to publicly traded buyer.
• Represented a public company in its negotiations with SAP and CapGemini for a multinational SAP implementation
• Represented a systems developer/implementer in executing an MSA with a major US footwear manufacturer for an SAP implementation including custom point-of-sale developments
• Represented an SAP implementer in executing an MSA with a major European luxury goods provider for an SAP implementation across multiple brands

• Business and Finance
• Emerging Companies
• Family Business
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Private Equity and Venture Capital
• Securities

• American Bar Association
• Massachusetts Bar Association
• Boston Bar Association

• October 14, 2016 - Corporate Group News: Consider Indemnification and Advancement Obligations When Drafting Limited Liability Company Operating Agreements
• September 23, 2016 - Murtha Cullina LLP Strengthens Corporate Group with Two New Lawyers

• August 14, 2018 - FamilyBusinessPerspectives.com: What Business Owners Should Know About Massachusetts' New Non-Compete Law
• June 13, 2018 - FamilyBusinessPerspectives.com: Thinking of Selling Your Family Business? Some Preliminary Steps.
• June 7, 2018 - FamilyBusinessPerspectives.com: MA SJC Rules on Merger-Related Fiduciary Duties
• May 23, 2018 - FamilyBusinessPerspectives.com: MA SJC Rules on “Termination for Convenience” Provisions
• April 3, 2018 - FamilyBusinessPerspectives.com: Family Business Owners Should Be Aware Of Statutory “Deadlock” Provisions
• December 18. 2017 - FamilyBusinessPerspectives.com: Thinking of Selling? Start Early, Build Your Team
• December 5, 2017 - FamilyBusinessPerspectives.com: Expect A Busy 2018 On The M&A Front
• August 17, 2017 - FamilyBusinessPerspectives.com: High Time for Massachusetts Employers to Consider a Marijuana Use Policy
• May 4, 2017 - FamilyBusinessPerspectives.com: Massachusetts SJC Sends Reminder of Fiduciary Duties in Closely-Held Corporations
• April 25, 2017 - FamilyBusinessPerspectives.com: Pay Attention to Bylaws When Taking Corporate Actions
• January 31, 2017 - FamilyBusinessPerspectives.com: Bankruptcy Court Sends Not-So-Gentle Reminder About Observing Corporate Formalities
• January 17, 2017 - FamilyBusinessPerspectives.com: Family Businesses Should Carefully Consider Indemnification and Advancement Obligations Included In Limited Liability Company Operating Agreements

• Massachusetts

• New England School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 1991)
• Boston College (B.A. in Economics, 1988)