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 head of Katten's Corporate practice in Dallas, 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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February 22, 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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September 3, 2019
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September 6, 2018
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May 4, 2018
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February 7, 2018
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February 5, 2018
Publications
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ContributorBiennial
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May 4, 2020
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The Texas Corporation: Legal Aspects of Organization and OperationAugust 2014
Presentations and Events
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SpeakerJune 24, 2020
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Dallas Bar AssociationUnderstanding Post-Closing Litigation: Key Issues for M&A LawyersJuly 21, 2017
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Corporate Finance Associates, Annual Summer ConferenceNuggets from a Sell-Side M&A LawyerJuly 27, 2012
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TCU, College of Entrepreneurship, Guest LecturerSelect Legal Issues for EntrepreneursSpring 2012
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Dallas Bar Association's Sixth Annual "M&A Nugget-Palooza"October 12, 2010
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The General Counsel Forum's 4th Quarterly EventAdvising Your Board of Directors: Current Issues and TrendsSeptember 29, 2010