Brandon Curtin

Associate

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Brandon focuses his practice on corporate law, where he represents lenders, investors, and private companies in a wide array of commercial transactions, including debt financings, corporate and securities law matters, and mergers and acquisitions. Additionally, he represents clients before the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) regarding transactions that are notified pursuant to regulations promulgated under the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 (FIRRMA). Brandon also has extensive cross-border experience in both his corporate and CFIUS practices.

  • Assisted Table Talk Pies, a family-owned food manufacturing business, in its sale to Rise Baking Company, a leading bakery manufacturer.
  • Assisted affiliates of Trent Capital Partners in the acquisition of Microporous, a leading manufacturer of high-performance battery separators for lead-acid batteries, and the related debt and equity financing for the acquisition.
  • Assisted ArcLight Capital Partners in acquiring Pride retail chain stores, extending ArcLight’s footprint in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut.
  • Assisted in the representation of Phoenix Tower International in consolidating five senior secured credit facilities into a $2 billion multi-facility transaction.
  • Assisted Shanghai Haohai Biological Technology Co., Ltd., with a $40 million Series A investment in Eirion Therapeutics, Inc.
  • The Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch, Corporate Law (2025-2026), Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026)
  • Latin Lawyer, Deal of the Year (2023)
  • LatinFinance, 2023 Project and Infrastructure Finance Awards, Infrastructure Financing of the Year – Southern Cone (2023)
  • International Financing Review, Loan of the Year (2022)
  • Proximo, Latin American Deal of the Year (2022)
Overview

Brandon focuses his practice on corporate law, where he represents lenders, investors, and private companies in a wide array of commercial transactions, including debt financings, corporate and securities law matters, and mergers and acquisitions. Additionally, he represents clients before the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) regarding transactions that are notified pursuant to regulations promulgated under the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 (FIRRMA). Brandon also has extensive cross-border experience in both his corporate and CFIUS practices.

Representation Matters
  • Assisted Table Talk Pies, a family-owned food manufacturing business, in its sale to Rise Baking Company, a leading bakery manufacturer.
  • Assisted affiliates of Trent Capital Partners in the acquisition of Microporous, a leading manufacturer of high-performance battery separators for lead-acid batteries, and the related debt and equity financing for the acquisition.
  • Assisted ArcLight Capital Partners in acquiring Pride retail chain stores, extending ArcLight’s footprint in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut.
  • Assisted in the representation of Phoenix Tower International in consolidating five senior secured credit facilities into a $2 billion multi-facility transaction.
  • Assisted Shanghai Haohai Biological Technology Co., Ltd., with a $40 million Series A investment in Eirion Therapeutics, Inc.
Insights

Firm News

Troutman Pepper Locke Represents Archtop Fiber in Securing Nearly $200 Million in New Capital to Accelerate Market Expansion in Northeast

Firm News

Troutman Pepper Locke Receives Three ‘Deal of the Year’ M&A Atlas Awards

Firm News

179 Locke Lord Lawyers Named to The Best Lawyers in ‎America® ‎‎2025 List‎, 45 Recognized as Ones to Watch

Articles + Publications

Locke Lord QuickStudy: Recent Presidential Order Unwinding ‎Real Estate Transaction Reinforces CFIUS’ Heightened ‎‎Enforcement Regime

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Awards
  • The Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch, Corporate Law (2025-2026), Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026)
  • Latin Lawyer, Deal of the Year (2023)
  • LatinFinance, 2023 Project and Infrastructure Finance Awards, Infrastructure Financing of the Year – Southern Cone (2023)
  • International Financing Review, Loan of the Year (2022)
  • Proximo, Latin American Deal of the Year (2022)

Top areas of focus

  • Member, Boston Bar Association
  • Senior associates forum advisory committee, Boston Bar Association

Education

  • Boston College Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2018
  • Boston College, B.A., magna cum laude, 2015

Bar Admissions

  • Massachusetts
  • Co-author, “Recent Presidential Order Unwinding Real Estate Transaction Reinforces CFIUS’ Heightened Enforcement Regime,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, June 3, 2024.
  • Co-author, “United States District Court Accepts the ‘Valid When Made’ Doctrine,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, May 3, 2021.
  • Co-author, “States Sue OCC, Challenging its ‘True Lender’ Rule,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, January 7, 2021.
  • Co-author, “OCC Issues Final Rule Addressing the ‘True Lender’ Problem,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, November 2, 2020.
  • Co-author, “FDIC Follows OCC and Clarifies ‘Valid When Made’ Doctrine,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, July 1, 2020.
  • Co-author, “Main Street Lending Program – Federal Reserve Announces Expanded Access for Some Businesses While Affiliation Rules Restrict Access for Others,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, June 9, 2020.
  • Co-author, “Help for Main Street: Lender Certifications and Covenants for the Main Street Lending Program,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, June 8, 2020.
  • Co-author, “Help for Main Street: Borrower Certifications and Covenants for the Main Street Lending Program,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, June 8, 2020.
  • Co-author, “OCC Issues Final Rule Clarifying the ‘Valid When Made’ Doctrine,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, June 4, 2020.
  • Co-author, “Help for Main Street: Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Provides Updated Information on Main Street Lending Program,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, May 29, 2020.
  • Co-author, “Proposed CFIUS Rule Would Alter Mandatory Declaration Requirements,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, May 26, 2020.
  • Co-author, “Main Street Lending Program Updates Respond to Market Input but Leave Unsolved Problems,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, May 6, 2020.
  • Co-author, “Interim Treasury Rule Implements CFIUS Filing Fee,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, May 4, 2020.
  • Co-author, “Help for Main Street: Federal Reserve Provides Additional Guidance on Main Street Lending Program,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, May 1, 2020.
  • Co-author, “DOJ and FTC Provide Guidance on Expedited COVID-19 Impacted Business Collaboration Review,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, April 22, 2020.
  • Co-author, “Executive Order Provides Structure to Team Telecom’s Review of FCC Applications and Licenses,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, April 13, 2020.
  • Co-author, “Help for Main Street: Treasury Department and Federal Reserve Announce Main Street Lending Facilities for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses (including Nonprofits),” Locke Lord QuickStudy, April 10, 2020.
  • Co-author, “Risks from Abroad: COVID-19 Pandemic Slows Down CFIUS Review of Foreign Mergers and Acquisitions,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, April 6, 2020.
  • Co-author, “Help for Mid-Sized Businesses: Congress Provides for Implementation of New Direct Loan Program to Eligible Mid-Size Borrowers in CARES Act,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, April 2, 2020.
  • Co-author, “Massachusetts’ March 23 Directive Re: Restrictions and Essential Services During the COVID-19 Crisis,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, March 23, 2020.