Corporate/M&A
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Perkins Coie’s Corporate practice includes more than 260 attorneys who offer a wide breadth of experience in all areas of corporate and transactional matters. Whether filling the role of outside general counsel or representing clients in more customized engagements, such as preparing highly specialized contracts of strategic significance related to mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, technology licensing or negotiations for the supply or purchase of goods, our Corporate team has the depth and breadth to advise on virtually every legal area important to businesses.
Business leaders rely on us for practical advice and guidance on their legal needs. Our clients include emerging companies, closely held private companies, private equity funds, venture capital funds, public companies, financial institutions and nonprofit organizations. More than a third of the attorneys in our Corporate practice are also members of our International Business practice or at least one of our many industry groups. The experience we have gained from representing businesses of all types and sizes throughout the world ensures that our team has a solid foundation and understanding of the global demands under which our clients operate.
Chambers Review
Perkins Coie has a standout corporate law team in Oregon with a deep bench handling a number of sophisticated matters, including high-value M&A, capital markets and private equity transactions, as well as a wide-ranging securities and corporate governance practice. The firm offers further experience in IPOs. Client roster includes an impressive list of regional and multinational clients, with particular expertise in the technology sector. It is also notably active in the transportation, manufacturing, real estate and energy sectors.
Work Highlights
- Perkins Coie represented MariaDB Corporation in its business combination with Angel Pond Holdings Corporation, resulting in MariaDB becoming a publicly traded company on Nasdaq.
Strengths
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"Always extremely knowledgeable, creative and hyper responsive."
"They have always been able to provide the advice I need, regardless of subject matter. If an attorney is unavailable, there has always been someone else on the team ready to seamlessly step up."
"Always extremely knowledgeable, creative and hyper responsive."
"They have always been able to provide the advice I need, regardless of subject matter. If an attorney is unavailable, there has always been someone else on the team ready to seamlessly step up."
Notable Practitioners
Roy Tucker draws on a deep expertise that covers matters related to securities law and corporate governance, as well as advising on M&A transactions and issuances.
Brentley Bullock is a leading expert in the field, with particular experience on the sell side. He works with clients across sectors including technology and healthcare.
Christopher Hall skillfully handles corporate work on all sides, including on both buyer and seller sides. He has expertise in SPAC IPOs. Hall represents clients in many sectors, including technology, automotive and healthcare.
"Chris is an excellent lawyer, both technically and practically. We couldn't ask for a better partner."
David Matheson advises clients on many corporate matters, including M&A transactions and private equity mandates in areas such as energy, transportation and the chemical industry.
John Thomas advises on a range of business transactions, including M&A work and bond issuances. He is especially well placed to advise clients from the technology and medical sectors.
"He's very strong."
Gina Eiben has a range of corporate law expertise including advising on M&A transactions and managing IPOs. Her clients operate in a wide variety of industries, including the technology, finance and construction sectors.
"She's a phenomenal lawyer. We highly recommend her."
Joe Bailey advises clients on complex transactions and business combinations, with additional expertise in financings.
"He's really, really good, practical and has a lot of common sense."
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