About

Provided by Cairncross & Hempelmann, PS

CH& provides highly effective legal counsel and superior service to clients in all aspects of real estate development, land use and zoning, business transactions, litigation, and bankruptcy and creditors’ rights. Our teams use an efficient, collaborative approach to overcome legal challenges and help clients reach their goals. We are known for our ability to combine creative thinking, local partnerships and expert knowledge to achieve our clients’ success.


The Corporate attorneys at Cairncross & Hempelmann bring a wealth of experience and deep relationships with some of the Puget Sound region’s most sophisticated and innovative companies and individuals. Our clients trust us to serve as an advocate and trusted advisor and we are often integrated as part of the strategic decision-making process.


Our team consists of business people who practice law. We are focused on ensuring not only the most effective legal protections for our clients, but also appropriate business solutions to help our clients to make informed, objective decisions to reach their goals. We form deep relationships with our clients and truly get to know owners and managers, their businesses, and their goals. We then work tirelessly to bring their plans to fruition.


Areas of Focus:

  • Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions and Business Transactions
  • Intellectual Property & Technology Transactions
  • Security & Privacy
  • Employment
  • Tax

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Washington

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Cairncross & Hempelmann is a local firm handling corporate mandates for businesses of all sizes, from startups to established public companies. The team acts on a diverse range of commercial matters including M&A, financings and strategic transactions, with notable activity for clients in the technology sector.

Work Highlights

  • Cairncross & Hempelmann represented Theo Chocolate in connection with the sale of approximately $9 million worth of senior preferred stock and the restructuring of Theo’s capital structure.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Dwight Wheaton
3
Dwight Wheaton
3
Band 3

Dwight Wheaton works on a wide range of corporate matters, including M&A. He advises a number of high-profile local and international clients. He also has expertise with cross-border M&A matters.

Dwight has been outstanding in his support of our business.

He has a depth of legal experience, and his familiarity with the company helps him apply the knowledge artfully and economically.

Robert C. Seidel
3
Robert C. Seidel
3
Band 3
Robert Seidel is an experienced corporate practitioner who focuses his practice on financing issues and the sale of businesses. He offers particular expertise acting for emerging companies.

Robert is an adviser as well as an attorney, and a counselor beyond being a lawyer.

Ranked Lawyers at
Cairncross & Hempelmann, PS

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Washington

Corporate/M&A

Dwight Wheaton
3
Dwight Wheaton
3
Band 3
Robert C. Seidel
3
Robert C. Seidel
3
Band 3

Members

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Aurelia Tunru

John Gregory