About J. David Washburn
When business owners, boards of directors and investment bankers are tasked with buying or selling a sophisticated business enterprise, they call David Washburn. And should a controversy arise following closing, clients seek David out to fully understand their options, mitigate losses and plan their next steps. Having been recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America since 2015 and as co-chair of Katten's Mergers and Acquisitions and Private Equity practice, David is a true legal strategist who brings a passion for winning and a proven ability to get things done.
Unique experience coupled with an ability to solve problems
M&A transactions have become exponentially more complex in recent years. In addition, an increasing number of high value transactions are resulting in some form of post-closing controversy – whether as a result of a working capital true-up dispute; earn-out or other purchase price issue; indemnity claim; or alleged misconduct on the part of one of the parties. Armed with a rare "360-view" of these transactions, David utilizes his in-depth understanding of market trends, relevant case law and complex transaction structures, as well as his skills as a persuasive negotiator, to meet his clients' business objectives – whether that is getting the deal done on time, within budget and without controversy or securing a client's rights after the deal is already done, but controversy appears unavoidable.
Practice Focus
- Leads buy- and sell-side change of control transactions as principle deal architect, negotiator and client contact
- Creates and implements efficient serial acquisition programs
- Proactively represents transaction participants in connection with post-closing disputes
- Represents investors and businesses in connection with financing transactions
- Handles complex corporate drafting
Representative Experience
News
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November 10, 2021
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August 19, 2021
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July 15, 2021
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April 23, 2021
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October 19, 2020
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August 20, 2020
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October 4, 2019
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Publications
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July/August 2021
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August 2020Contributor
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May 4, 2020
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August 2014The Texas Corporation: Legal Aspects of Organization and Operation
Presentations and Events
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March 31, 2021Panelist
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June 24, 2020Speaker
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July 21, 2017Dallas Bar AssociationUnderstanding Post-Closing Litigation: Key Issues for M&A Lawyers
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July 27, 2012Corporate Finance Associates, Annual Summer ConferenceNuggets from a Sell-Side M&A Lawyer
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Spring 2012TCU, College of Entrepreneurship, Guest LecturerSelect Legal Issues for Entrepreneurs
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October 12, 2010Dallas Bar Association's Sixth Annual "M&A Nugget-Palooza"
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September 29, 2010The General Counsel Forum's 4th Quarterly EventAdvising Your Board of Directors: Current Issues and Trends