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Band 4
Provided by Erich Merrill
Business & Corporate
Technology & Emerging Business
Mergers & Acquisitions
Intellectual Property
Securities
Franchise & Distribution
International
Manufacturing
Cannabis
Erich Merrill works with company management and founders in acquiring or selling businesses, raising funds from investors, negotiating and writing contracts, protecting their intellectual property, and obtaining or granting licenses. His practice also frequently involves collaborating on corporate policy and strategy, advising on entity choice and formation, working with start-ups to create an appropriate ownership structure and cap table, and preparing executive compensation documents, including stock option and bonus plans. He has represented clients in a variety of private securities transactions, including offerings, mergers, and private tender offers.
Oregon State Bar, Member
-Business Law Section, Past Chair
-Computer Law Section, Past Executive Committee Member
-Limited Liability Company Legislation Task Force, Member
TechAmerica (Oregon Chapter), Past Chair of Emerging Business Committee
Technology Association of Oregon (fka Software Association of Oregon), Past Program Committee Member
Organization for Corporate Governance, Washington, D.C., Steering Committee Member
Harvard Law School
J.D.
1983
Vanderbilt University
B.E.
Provided by Chambers
Erich Merrill receives recognition for his transactional expertise, frequently handling M&A matters and providing expert advice on corporate policy and capital raising. He is experienced with companies across an array or sectors, from hospitality to biotech.
Provided by Chambers
"His greatest strength are his fine client mannerisms. He is effective in dealing with difficult people in a positive way, and the quality of the written work is excellent."
"Erich is amazing."
"His greatest strength are his fine client mannerisms. He is effective in dealing with difficult people in a positive way, and the quality of the written work is excellent."
"Erich is amazing."
