Corporate/M&A
Minnesota
1 year ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Clark D Opdahl
USA 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Henson & Efron
Professional Memberships
Legal Netlink Alliance, Executive Committee Member 2008-Present; Treasurer, 2017-Present
Henson Efron Management Committee, 2006-2023; President, 2008-2019
Minnesota State Bar Association
Hennepin County Bar Association, Past Member of the Board of Directors and Finance and Planning Committee
Hennepin County Community Relations Committee, Co-Chair 1997-1999, Chair 1988-1990
Hennepin County Publications Committee, Co-Chair 1990-1997
Publications
Co-Presenter, “Hot Legal Topics for Accountants”, Henson Efron Seminar, 2016
Co-Presenter, “Top 10 Changes to Minnesota LLC Act”, Henson Efron Seminar, 2015
Featured, “Alliance is a Resource for Overseas Legal Aid,” Star Tribune, November 2013
Featured, “Bringing Lawyers Together,” Star Tribune, November 2013
Featured, Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal, February 2011
Co-Presenter, “Advanced Choice of Entity: Tax and Non-Tax Considerations”, Henson Efron Seminar, 2007
Presenter, “Considerations in Choosing a Business Entity”, 49th Annual MNCPA Tax Conference
Co-Presenter, “Effective Use of Buy/Sell Agreements”, Henson Efron Seminar Series co-sponsored by ADP and US Bank, 2003
Co-Presenter, “Choice of Entity (Tax and Non-Tax Considerations)”, Henson Efron Seminar Series co-sponsored by ADP and US Bank, 2002
Presenter, “Drafting and Negotiating Issues in Landfill Gas Sale Contracts,” Solid Waste Association of North America, March 1995
Presenter, “Drafting and Negotiating Issues in Landfill Gas Sale Contracts,” U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Landfill Gas Energy Recovery Financing Workshop, June 1995
Work Highlights
Assisted in the $1.24 billion sale of a private company owning a portfolio of warehouses and storage spaces.
Represented Classic Collision, LLC in numerous asset and stock acquisitions, including single and multi-shop transactions of varying complexity.
Advised publicly held and privately owned companies in acquisitions and divestitures valued up to and exceeding $300 million.
Provided comprehensive business counsel on transactions, employee and contractor relationships, and business formation issues, including choice of entity, governance, and buy/sell agreements.
Represented parties in private-label supply agreements and multi-million-dollar contracts for services, components, and finished goods.
Guided lenders and borrowers in secured and unsecured lending transactions, including a $400 million bridge loan and $800 million multi-currency facility.
Drafted agreements for product development, supply, and patents, including a multi-million-dollar deal utilizing a substantial patent portfolio.
Managed the sale of businesses, including an accounting placement firm with an earn-out feature, a co-pack manufacturing company to private equity, and multiple sales to publicly traded companies.
Directed a $150 million family business transaction involving shareholder disputes, trust issues, and sale to an ESOP with layered financing and retained equity.
Represented a truck dealership in a complex Cleveland acquisition involving asset purchases, employment agreements, and phantom equity arrangements.
Structured and negotiated major mergers, including a $100+ million service and buying group transaction.
Represented licensors and licensees in patent and trademark licensing agreements, as well as sales of intellectual property.
Supported clients with advertising, UCC issues, antitrust matters, and Robinson-Patman compliance.
Drafted distribution and sales contracts, advised on distributor and sales representative terminations, and oversaw related litigation.
Represented commercial landlords and tenants in lease drafting and review, as well as unlawful detainer actions and receivership advice.
Advised on real estate transactions, including purchases, leases, and construction lending.
Drafted a landfill gas sale and easement contract enabling tax credit utilization under IRC Section 29.
Awards
Attorneys of The Year Honoree
Minnesota Lawyer
2022
Attorneys of The Year Honoree
Minnesota Lawyer
2019
Chambers Review
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Chambers Guide to the USA
Corporate/M&A - Minnesota
Band 5
Individual Editorial
Clark Opdahl is admired for his adept handling of M&A transactions. He is particularly highly rated for his expertise in relation to deals in the sport and real estate sectors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Clark Opdahl is an excellent strategic thinker, problem solver, and overall considers the broader picture. He is always responsive and also is very collaborative.
Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the USAClark Opdahl is trustworthy, competent and has a great temperament.
Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the USAClark Opdahl consistently delivers at a very high level whether we're measuring from knowledge, experience, or service. We are always confident that he will guide us correctly and make decisions right for our firm.
Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the USAHe balances big-picture strategy with attention to detail, making sure clients get both vision and flawless execution, and he does it with a level of care that goes beyond a typical client relationship.
Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the USAHe communicates clearly and consistently, is highly responsive under aggressive timelines, and demonstrates a deep understanding of both the transaction dynamics and business objectives.
Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the USA
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