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Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Corporate/M&A

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Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

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Market leading middle market M&A: Many leading Northwest companies rely on the firm to handle their transactional work, including large technology companies, healthcare groups, hotels and multiple private equity firms.

Market leading healthcare and technology transaction teams:  Our team has particular experience in the healthcare and technology industries, leading transactions for many well-known companies. As technology and healthcare intersect, we have become well known for our work in digital health transactions.


Market leading family business practice: This multi-disciplinary practice provides clients with seasoned expertise in the unique issues facing family-owned enterprises and supports clients with innovative offerings. 


Nationally prominent seafood practice: The group is highly regarded for playing a central role in a majority of the significant transactions in the industry.


Leading restaurant practice: Restaurant High, a proprietary DWT event, attracts over 600 of the best and brightest executives from the restaurant industry around the nation to discuss important issues, network, and advance the interests of the restaurant industry.

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Corporate/M&A - Washington

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Davis Wright Tremaine is a leader in the market for M&A transactions and is also prevalent in securities matters. The team handles transactional work both regionally and nationally for industry leaders in the technology, hospitality, seafood and energy sectors. Its lawyers are also commended for their expertise in cross-border securities and tax issues relating to Canada.
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Work Highlights

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  • Davis Wright Tremaine LLP represented Sumitomo Forestry America in its acquisition of Teal Jones Louisiana Holdings in a $42 million deal.

Strengths

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  • The firm is very responsive, has technical competence and business judgment.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

  • The Davis Wright Tremaine team is all about serving the clients, and they do this zealously and with excellent communication.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Joseph D Weinstein
    Joseph D Weinstein

    Joseph D Weinstein

    Joseph Weinstein is highly rated for his M&A expertise. He offers notable experience acting for clients in the food sector.

    • Joseph stands out for his responsiveness and quickness.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
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  • Matthew LeMaster
    Matthew LeMaster

    Matthew LeMaster

    Matthew LeMaster wins praise for his experience representing media and technology companies in significant transactions. He often works on M&A and joint ventures.

    • Matthew LeMaster is exceptionally talented technically, commercially oriented and a great overall partner to work with.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

    • We can trust Matthew with anything that happens in our organization.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

    • Matthew is very responsive, pragmatic and very accessible.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
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  • Sean McCann
    Sean McCann

    Sean McCann

    Sean McCann represents clients in a variety of sectors, including construction and forestry. He works on the full spectrum of corporate transactions.

    • Sean has a high level of business acumen and understands the nuances of deals.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
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  • Andrew Steen
    Andrew Steen

    Andrew Steen

    Andrew Steen advises across the full gamut of corporate matters, demonstrating particular experience in the food and beverage and construction industries.
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  • Christina Chan
    Christina Chan

    Christina Chan

    Christina Chan's clients seek her expertise in her established M&A practice with a focus on healthcare, digital health and technology. She is noted for representing her clients in joint venture and affiliation matters. Christina's clients include nonprofit as well as for-profit entities.

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  • Sarah Tune
    Sarah Tune

    Sarah Tune

    Sarah Tune has a well-established corporate practice which includes sophisticated M&A matters. She is highlighted for her experience acting for clients in the food and beverages sector.

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