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Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Corporate/M&A

USA Guide 2026 : Oregon


Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

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We provide targeted and practical advice based on company structure and life-cycle, and are especially renowned for working with emerging companies and growth-stage, branded companies from early-stage financing through sale. We identify unique financing strategies and the mergers, joint ventures, and strategic acquisitions that will help our clients achieve rapid growth.  

Our strong industry knowledge and insight extends into corporate and M&A work, delivered across a number of sectors into which our deal lawyers are focused and interact daily, including: food & beverage/agribusiness; restaurants; outdoor gear and apparel; high tech/software and other emerging technology companies.

Clients (13)

  • Craft Brew Alliance
  • DataRobot, Inc.
  • Cava Group
  • Evident.IO
  • Bamboo Sushi
  • Cloudability
  • Salt & Straw
  • Bridgefront Capital
  • Willamette Valley Vineyards
  • Victory Brewing Company
  • Agricultural Capital Management LLC
  • Seven Hills Winery
  • Mendocino Farms

Industries (11)

  • Charities / Not for Profit
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Travel & Leisure

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Oregon

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Davis Wright Tremaine has a strong corporate practice with a focus on M&A and financings. The firm is capable of working across borders and leveraging its nationwide and global presence to the benefit of its clients. Its client list boasts a number of household names from across many sectors. Davis Wright Tremaine has particular experience serving clients in the food and drink, technology, healthcare and life science sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Davis Wright Tremaine represent MJ Klein Holdings on the acquisition of WVM by Boci Investments, expanding the companies reach nationwide.

Strengths

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  • Davis Wright Tremaine has really excellent lawyers, with the ability to navigate extremely complex agreements.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • Davis Wright Tremaine has the legal skill to understand the full complexity of M&A Transactions, but what sets it apart is its ability to understand the importance of the legal matters relative to business issues. The lawyers also have excellent demeanor with clients and opposing counsel which helps resolve conflicts and disagreements in a productive way.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • Davis Wright Tremaine offers strong communication skills, timely responses to questions and issues, excellent research and supporting documentation, as well as industry knowledge and deal experience - all critical attributes if one is to succeed in a tough deal market.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • Davis Wright Tremaine has a great depth of knowledge on the M&A process. It provides great guidance and takes a collaborative approach to working with our team. It brings a 'let's get the deal done' attitude while still making sure the client is properly protected.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Jesse D Lyon
    Band 4Jesse D Lyon

    Jesse D Lyon

    Jesse Lyon is well regarded for his nationwide corporate practice, which includes experience in the food and beverage, real estate and manufacturing sectors. He has significant expertise in M&A, financing and restructuring matters.
    • Jesse Lyon offers deal acumen, creativity, industry knowledge and know-how to solve problems.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
    • Jesse Lyon has the ability to understand and balance the full complexity of legal and business issues while also being able to hear and understand a client's needs and concerns.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • Band 4Michael C Phillips
    Band 4Michael C Phillips

    Michael C Phillips

    Michael Phillips regularly advises clients in the life sciences and technology spheres on a range of corporate transactions, including M&A matters and stock financings. His clientele includes startups.
    • Michael Phillips is an excellent resource. He has deep experience and is easy to work with.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • Band 4Ryan Maughn
    Band 4Ryan Maughn

    Ryan Maughn

    Ryan Maughn has a robust M&A practice, with experience representing buyers and sellers. He has expertise serving clients in the insurance, technology and healthcare sectors.
    • Ryan is very helpful in providing advise and counsel in the M&A area and touching on other areas of the business where we need assistance. He is a good sounding board on a variety of issues

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
    • Ryan Maughn is always ready to help with excellent advice and strategies.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

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