Chris Converse
USA Guide 2023
Band 5 : Corporate/M&A
Band 5
About
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Experience
Chris Converse is a mergers and acquisitions lawyer advising private equity funds and businesses across the manufacturing and service sectors. A co-chair of the firm’s Private Equity practice, Chris has executed over 200 M&A transactions with an aggregate deal value exceeding US$6 billion. Chris manages mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations, financings, and private offerings of debt and equity for middle-market companies throughout the United States.
Chris is known by clients as a pragmatic and responsive advisor in sophisticated, high value transactions. Working with a team of experienced lawyers, his work spans many industries, including consumer packaged goods, aerospace components, product distribution, energy logistic services, information technology services, and health and nutrition products.
Chris also serves as trusted outside general counsel for family-owned and privately held businesses. In this role, he counsels businesses on acquisitions, corporate governance, tax and employee benefits issues, regulatory compliance, general contract issues, intellectual property protection, and labor and employment matters. Chris deeply values long-standing relationships, while providing forward- thinking, wise and timely business-focused advice.
Practice Areas
Corporate
Mergers & Acquisitions
Private Equity
Transactions
Venture & Growth Capital
Professional Memberships
State Bar of Texas, Member
Dallas Bar Association, Securities Section, Member
Industry Sector Expertise
Family Offices
Expert in these Jurisdictions
Texas
Education
University of Virginia School of Law
J.D.
2000
Duke University
A.B.
1997
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Family Offices and High Net Worth