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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

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Corporate/M&A - Washington

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What the Team is Known For

Perkins Coie is recognized as a top player in the market, with significant bench strength in the corporate space. The team is acclaimed for the depth of its experience in matters such as M&A, securities offerings and corporate governance. Its lawyers act for a number of the Northwest's most prestigious blue-chip corporate entities, including companies in the IT and e-commerce sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Perkins Coie represented Idaho Power Company in its public offering of $350

    million of first mortgage bonds.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Stewart Landefeld
Stewart Landefeld
Star Individuals
Stewart Landefeld is commended for his deep experience in high-value acquisitions and dispositions across a range of sectors. His expertise also covers joint ventures.

He will go to any lengths to help and provide guidance. He was always available and responsive.

Stewart is the gold standard. He invests a lot of time and is able to communicate in plain language.

He gets called on for the most complex transactions. He has always met the mark on that.

Andrew Bor
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Andrew Bor
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Andrew Bor wins praise from all corners of the market for his impressive corporate practice. He offers significant experience managing debt and equity offerings for major companies.

Andrew has been the relationship partner and understands our business and culture well.

Andrew Moore
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Andrew Moore
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Andrew Moore maintains a wide-ranging practice, covering M&A and corporate governance matters. He also handles securities work.

Andrew is a terrific lawyer and a practical problem solver.

David Clarke
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David Clarke
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David Clarke has a broad practice spanning strategic M&A and private equity transactions. He is also experienced in handling financings.

David is a fantastic, responsive lawyer and a thought partner in business.

David is an excellent lawyer. He always responds and knows his stuff.

Allison Handy
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Allison Handy
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Allison Handy is the firm-wide co-chair of the corporate and securities department. She is noted for her expert representation of public and private companies in corporate governance matters and mergers and acquisitions.

Allison is my go-to person for all corporate governance matters. I am very happy working with her.

Eric DeJong
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Eric DeJong
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Eric DeJong is experienced in advising companies on substantial M&A deals and securities offerings, as well as assisting with corporate governance matters. He is recognized for his expertise in the technology space.

Eric is able to manage deals of complexity with no drama.

Nicholas Ferrer
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Nicholas Ferrer
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Nicholas Ferrer is co-chair of the firm-wide M&A practice. He regularly counsels companies and senior management in connection with acquisitions, growth equity and joint ventures.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Corporate/M&A

Stewart Landefeld
Stewart Landefeld
Star Individuals
Andrew Bor
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Andrew Bor
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Band 1
Andrew Moore
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Andrew Moore
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Band 1
David Clarke
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David Clarke
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Band 2
Allison Handy
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Allison Handy
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Band 4
Eric DeJong
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Eric DeJong
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Band 4
Nicholas Ferrer
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Nicholas Ferrer
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Band 4