June 25, 2026 – Boston, MA – Caldwell is pleased to announce that Mario Polito has been named Director of Corporate Practice.
Mario is a seasoned international transactional attorney with more than 12 years of experience advising founders, investors, and multinational companies on complex corporate matters. His practice focuses on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, venture capital transactions, growth financings, strategic exits, and corporate counseling for emerging companies.
Since joining Caldwell, Mario has played a key role in expanding the firm's corporate capabilities, advising clients across a broad range of industries including technology, blockchain, food, fashion, and manufacturing. He regularly serves as a strategic advisor to executives and investors navigating cross-border transactions, helping clients structure deals, manage risk, and execute growth strategies across jurisdictions.
Prior to joining Caldwell, Mario practiced in the M&A and Private Equity groups at A&O Shearman and BCLP LLP, where he advised on transactions ranging from middle-market acquisitions to complex international deals involving hundreds of millions of dollars in enterprise value. His experience includes advising on private equity investments, strategic acquisitions, joint ventures, and U.S. market entry initiatives for foreign companies.
"Mario brings a rare combination of technical transactional expertise, commercial judgment, and international perspective," said Keegan Caldwell, Global Managing Partner. "He has been instrumental in building our Corporate Practice and delivering exceptional results for clients operating in increasingly global markets. This appointment recognizes both his leadership and the tremendous value he brings to the firm and our clients."
As Director of Corporate Practice, Mario will continue leading the firm's corporate growth initiatives while advising clients on transformative transactions and strategic business opportunities around the world.